A nominal ceasefire reached in April 2026 has done little to halt the escalation in the Persian Gulf. After Iran’s “attempted surprise attack” against US forces on […]
Year: 2026
She’s Remaking the Abortion Landscape One Pill at a Time
For most of the three years it’s existed, the second-largest telehealth abortion provider in the country has operated out of an office not much bigger […]
Woman raises awareness of farmers’ mental health after husband’s death
Leanne Staniforth says her husband, John, suffered in silence before his death by suicide. She is raising her voice to break down the stigma around […]
Scientists prepare natural enemy to fight one of Australia’s worst weeds
An imported plant pathogen that will spread on the wind is being readied for release against one of Australia’s worst weeds. …See More
Ceuta crisis puts Spain’s Sánchez under fire over migration policies
Spain’s opposition parties are taking aim at Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s migration policies following the arrival of tens of thousands of unauthorized migrants in the […]
Pro-Kremlin TV star decries ‘censorship’ after France orders expulsion
PARIS — Russian TV star Xenia Fedorova on Friday accused French President Emmanuel Macron and his government of censorship, after France ordered her expulsion from […]
IEBC Explains Election Law Amendments Amid Fears of Live Streaming Ban
The clarification comes amid widespread reports that the commission was seeking to ban election results livestreamed as it has during other election periods, raising questions […]
France to sell part of €1.1bn Orange stake
France is reportedly set to reduce its stake in Orange through a share sale that could raise around €1.1 billion. According to Reuters, which cited […]
Italy’s proposed reform risks violating the rights of children in the justice system
On 23 July, the Italian Government approved a draft law which could change the rules governing the criminal responsibility of children aged 14 to 18. […]
Charlize on childhood home: ‘Every room had a steel door’
Privileged? Charlize Theron has upset scores of South Africans with her comments about living in fear of a ‘civil war’ in her home in Benoni…See […]
Ukraine Hits Russian Logistics Hubs As Trump Weighs Patriot Missile License
Ukrainian forces have attacked targets deep inside Russia with drones, including facilities belonging to the country’s largest online retailer, Wildberries, as President Zelenskyy urged the […]
Russia Designates Telegram Founder Pavel Durov As A ‘Terrorist’
Russia said it had designated Telegram founder Pavel Durov a “terrorist” and “extremist,” further tightening the screws on the popular messenger app ahead of parliamentary […]
Iran Says It Targeted US Base In Kuwait With Drone
As the conflict in the Persian Gulf continues to impact and shape the region, journalists from RFE/RL’s Central Newsroom and Iranian service, Radio Farda, deliver […]
Retrenchments climb to five-year high as Singapore’s job market keeps growing
Retrenchments in Singapore rose to their highest level in more than five years in Q2 2026, even as the labour market continued to expand, according […]
China Leapfrogs into Global Biotech
By: Toh Han Shih After millennia of folk belief in the efficacy of rhino horn for fever, tiger bone for strength, and captive bear bile […]
A weak German economy, a weaker chancellor
Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Merz loses political control as […]
The enduring legacy of Kashmir’s poet‑saints who built bridges between faiths
Kashmir remains one of the world’s most contentious geopolitical flash points. In April 2025 India and Pakistan, two nuclear-armed countries that share a tense border, […]
Trump’s Huge Hidden Upward Redistribution
As President Donald Trump’s tariffs and his war with Iran drive up prices of everything from oil to steel, you’d think big American corporations would […]
Democrats Call for Ethics Investigation Into Congressman Max Miller
Several Democratic members of Congress are requesting the House Ethics Committee investigate their colleague, Congressman Max Miller (R-OH), over allegations that he assaulted his ex-wife, […]
Dan Patrick directs Texas Senate to study ways to further ingrain religion into public life
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Monday asked state lawmakers to study ways to further infuse religion into public life as part of a new crop […]