UNGA81: Why has Africa’s Security Council reform push remained unresolved?
Africa wants permanent seats and veto power, but agreement remains elusive.
Category: World
Pope Leo XIV makes first official Papal visit in France in nearly 20
Pope Leo XIV drew huge crowds on the first Papal visit to France in 18 years.
OpenAI bots meddled with multiple US government agency sites
OpenAI said its bots accessed public data from the US Census and the Securities and Exchange Commission, which regulates US stock markets.
Black woman found hanging from tree was dead before body was ‘staged’, police say
Tasia Fortune’s body was found hanging from a tree on the grounds of an abandoned home in Jackson in August.
As Merz scrambles for support, Germany’s identity crisis is laid bare
Voters are turning away from the centre in Germany as fears grow about the economy and migration.
Inside the FBI hack: Agents fearful and angry after ‘dangerous’ data breach
Current and former agents speak to the BBC about the devastating impact of the FBI hack.
Jay-Z accuser says that her rape allegations were false in court filing
A woman who accused Jay-Z of raping her when she was 13 has stated her allegations were false.
Iran war live: Tehran offers US plan to reopen Hormuz within seven days
Iran’s FM says the “choice rests with the US” to approve the proposed seven-day proposal to reopen Hormuz.
US court rules against Kalshi, says states can regulate prediction markets
US appeals courts have varied on regulation of prediction markets, opening the door to US Supreme Court debate.
Iran says it awaits US response on seven-day roadmap to end war
Tehran says the plan would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear talks within a week if Washington agrees.
OpenAI investigating ‘dozens’ of instances of agents acting improperly
OpenAI agents tried to get information from “governments, universities, public agencies, and other institutions” through extreme means that sometimes curbed security controls, the company said.
Are Ethiopians marching back to war in Tigray?
Exploring the issues behind the escalation of tensions between the TPLF and the national army.
Iran offers US deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days
Asked about the Iranian offer, a US official told the BBC “constructive discussions” were taking place through mediators.
South African white genocide does not exist, new ambassador to US tells BBC
Roelf Meyer tells the BBC that being a white Afrikaner gives him legitimacy to challenge Trump’s claim of a genocide.