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Why Washington’s reflecting pool has gone from ‘US blue’ to algae green 

22 June 2026

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool ‌in Washington, DC has turned green with algae just weeks after it underwent a ma...

US partially lifts Iran oil sanctions amid ‘encouraging’ talks 

22 June 2026

The United States has partially lifted sanctions on Iranian oil exports following “encouraging” talks over ending th...

Why has Keir Starmer resigned as UK prime minister, and who will take over? 

22 June 2026

Less than two years after returning the Labour Party to power in the United Kingdom in a landslide election victory, Kei...

Far-right de la Espriella elected Colombia president: What’s next? 

22 June 2026

Far-right millionaire Abelardo de la Espriella, who was endorsed by United States President Donald Trump, has won Colomb...

China adds 10 US firms, including rare-earth miner, to export control list 

22 June 2026

China has added 10 United States-based companies to its export control list and barred government procurement from nearl...

Ebola cases surpass 1,000 in DR Congo amid violence and displacement 

22 June 2026

The number of confirmed cases in the Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has surpassed ...

How Canada’s Muslims face ‘perfect storm’ amid rising xenophobia 

22 June 2026

Toronto, Canada – Ahmed* has made the trip to and from his local mosque in the heart of Canada’s largest city hundre...

‘I leave the biggest job’: Keir Stamer’s resignation speech in full 

22 June 2026

Keir Starmer, who became prime minister in 2024, resigned on Monday as leader of the Labour Party amid a challenge from ...

Political turmoil: UK will see its seventh prime minister in 10 years 

22 June 2026

News|Politics Nearly two years after leading the Labour Party to a landslide election victory, Prime Minister Keir Starm...

‘Daily cuts… infections’: India’s e-waste workers face toxic health risks 

22 June 2026

New Delhi, India – Mateen Malik sits inside a cramped workshop in New Delhi’s Mustafabad area, carefully separating ...