Vance’s blast at Europe ignores Ukraine and defence agenda
Instead, US Vice President JD Vance shocked delegates by roundly attacking Washington’s allies, accusing them of censorship. Read More
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Accuser drops rape lawsuit against Jay-Z and Sean Combs
An anonymous accuser who alleged the two rappers had assaulted her when she was 13 has withdrawn her civil claim. Read More
India anger as judge frees man accused of raping wife who then died
The controversial ruling once again shines a spotlight on the issue of marital rape in India, which refuses to criminalise it. Read More
The children of Gaza surviving in a warzone
A BBC film follows children over nine months including one boy, 11, who volunteered at al-Aqsa hospital. Read More
DR Congo M23 rebels enter city of Bukavu
The Rwandan-backed rebels’ entry into Bukavu follows their capture of Goma, defying international calls for a ceasefire. Read More
Why don’t Europeans buy more American cars?
Trump wants US vehicles to be more popular in Europe, but it’s a difficult market for them to crack. Read More
Man pleads guilty in shooting of US teen Ralph Yarl
The unarmed teenager was shot in April 2023 after knocking on the wrong door as he went to pick up his brothers. He survived the shooting. Read More
Transgender references removed from Stonewall monument website
On the National Park Service website, the acronym LGBTQ+ has been shortened to LGB, standing for lesbian, gay and bisexual. Read More
Ukraine end game: What each side wants from a peace deal
Donald Trump’s phone call with Putin has shocked both Ukraine’s president Zelensky and allies alike, but is it enough to start peace talks? Read More
JD Vance attacks Europe over free speech and migration
The vice-president’s speech at the Munich Security Conference was denounced by several European leaders. Read More