Ukraine and Russia’s intensifying energy war brings gas shortages and economic pain
World
October 13, 2025
Ukraine and Russia’s intensifying energy war brings gas shortages and economic pain
Almost 900 miles from Ukraine’s borders, a fire erupted at a Russian oil refinery on Saturday. The blaze – a…
Hamas asserts control in Gaza and targets alleged collaborators as ceasefire takes hold
Middle East
October 13, 2025
Hamas asserts control in Gaza and targets alleged collaborators as ceasefire takes hold
Hamas is reasserting control of parts of Gaza not occupied by Israeli forces as the ceasefire takes hold – amid…
Help from Arab countries “crucial” to ensure Hamas will not return to power, Israeli ambassador to UN says
Middle East
October 13, 2025
Help from Arab countries “crucial” to ensure Hamas will not return to power, Israeli ambassador to UN says
Contributions from Arab countries in the next phase of the ceasefire deal are important to guard against the resurgence of…
Pope Leo says Gaza ceasefire has “given a spark of hope in the Holy Land”
Middle East
October 12, 2025
Pope Leo says Gaza ceasefire has “given a spark of hope in the Holy Land”
The ceasefire in Gaza agreed upon by Israel and Hamas has “given a spark of hope in the Holy Land,”…
Denmark plans to ban social media for users under 15, as PM says platforms are ‘stealing childhood’
Technology
October 12, 2025
Denmark plans to ban social media for users under 15, as PM says platforms are ‘stealing childhood’
Denmark will move to ban social media for children under 15, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Tuesday, saying the online…
Trump and Netanyahu to meet in Israeli Knesset on Monday
Middle East
October 12, 2025
Trump and Netanyahu to meet in Israeli Knesset on Monday
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has released an itinerary ahead of US President Donald Trump’s visit to the country…
Troops aren’t Trump’s only weapon against big blue cities
World
October 12, 2025
Troops aren’t Trump’s only weapon against big blue cities
The Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement and National Guard deployments have ignited searing conflicts between the federal government and local…
Peru president removed from office after string of scandals and allegations
World
October 12, 2025
Peru president removed from office after string of scandals and allegations
Dina Boluarte, the president of Peru, was removed from office on Thursday after a late-night congressional vote in which parties…
Leo XIV speaks out on ‘dictatorship’ of economic inequality and support for migrants in first major text
World
October 12, 2025
Leo XIV speaks out on ‘dictatorship’ of economic inequality and support for migrants in first major text
Pope Leo XIV, writing in the first major document of his pontificate, has denounced the “dictatorship” of economic inequality while…
Between grief and joy, Israel awaits the return of its hostages
Middle East
October 12, 2025
Between grief and joy, Israel awaits the return of its hostages
Tel Aviv, Israel — Ofir Braslavski is smiling for the first time in two years. It’s a stark change of…