World News

On the road to Rogun Dam, Tajikistan’s ‘greatest dream’ 

29 May 2026

Rogun, Tajikistan – From Dushanbe, the journey to Rogun begins like many journeys in Tajikistan. You approach the edge...

Five killed in Lebanon as Israeli forces advance across key Litani River 

29 May 2026

At least five people have been killed in Israeli air strikes targeting towns in southern Lebanon, as Lebanese and Israel...

Kambo: What is the frog poison ‘spiritual ritual’ killing detoxers? 

29 May 2026

A number of people around the world have died after taking part in an ancient healing practice known as kambo, which inv...

Eight girls arrested on suspicion of arson after Kenya school fire 

29 May 2026

News|Police At least eight students have been arrested on suspicion of arson after fire at a boarding school for girls i...

Israeli plan to extend control in Gaza provokes German concern 

29 May 2026

The German government has expressed concern over Israeli plans to extend its military control of Gaza. A spokesperson fo...

Sudan medical group says RSF-affiliated fighters kill 27 civilians 

29 May 2026

News|Sudan war A force affiliated with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has killed at least 27 people, includ...

UN urges ‘urgent’ action to protect children online 

29 May 2026

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has called for urgent action to protect children online, demanding...

French prosecutors to probe Israeli treatment of flotilla activists 

29 May 2026

France’s public prosecutor is to investigate Israel’s treatment of French nationals arrested during a military raid ...

Kenyan court suspends US Ebola quarantine facility plan 

29 May 2026

A Kenyan court has suspended a plan to establish an Ebola quarantine facility for United States nationals exposed to the...

US-Iran 60-day proposal: What we know 

29 May 2026

The United States and Iran reportedly reached a preliminary memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Thursday, agreeing to e...