Six-year-old sets Rubik’s Cube world record twice in three days
Six-year-old Lian Yunzhi broke the women’s Rubik’s Cube world record twice in three days, averaging under 4.5 seconds.
US, Iran hold mediated UNGA talks on ending war, opening Strait of Hormuz
US, Iran hold mediated UNGA talks on ending war, opening Strait of Hormuz Tehran ties diplomatic progress to lifting shipping blockades and unfreezing assets during New York negotiations. United States…
Sri Lanka convicts 15 people over 2019 Easter Day bombings
Fifteen people have been convicted over Sri Lanka’s 2019 Easter Sunday bombings, which killed 279 people.
Venezuelans protest interim leader Delcy Rodriguez at UN headquarters
Venezuelans protested in New York against interim President Delcy Rodriguez’s participation in the UN General Assembly.
Wall Street’s Nasdaq hits all-time high as AI frenzy gathers pace
Wall Street’s Nasdaq hits all-time high as AI frenzy gathers pace Investors shrug off AI safety concerns and Iran war, sending market to a new peak. A street sign for…
Canada pledges aid for Palestine as UK and France demand action at UNGA
Canada pledges aid for Palestine as UK and France demand action at UNGA Canada pledges 100 million Canadian dollars ($71m) in aid for Palestinians as the UK and France call…
UK Prime Minister vows not to ‘stand by’ as Palestinians suffer
UK PM Burnham condemned Israel’s war on Gaza, and explains why the UK sanctioned illegal Israeli settlements.
South Sudan’s Kiir dissolves government ahead of first national elections
News South Sudan’s Kiir dissolves government ahead of first national elections President’s move clears hurdles to long delayed election and raises concern he can now wield unchecked power. South Sudan’s…
In Senegal, a mother’s ordeal exposes a health system under strain
In Senegal, a mother’s ordeal exposes a health system under strain A difficult birth offers a glimpse into the pressures facing Senegal’s public healthcare system. A nurse prepares medical equipment…
Watch: Key moments from Andy Burnham’s first UN speech
In his first speech to the UN as UK prime minister, Burnham highlighted the risks posed by Russian disinformation.