‘Like first aid for manuscripts’: Recovery work begins at Gaza’s war-damaged heritage sites
Palestinians are clearing rubble from archaeological sites, but restoration is hampered by Israeli restrictions on building materials.
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What is at stake in French presidential visit to China?
Talks to include trade imbalances and China’s support for Russia.
Four countries to boycott Eurovision Song Contest over Israel’s inclusion
Ireland, Spain, Netherlands, and Slovenia refuse to participate in next year’s event after calling for Israel to be bann
Rwanda, DRC presidents sign ‘Washington Accord’ peace deal
The presidents of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have signed the “Washington Accord” peace deal.
Hegseth and Pentagon face heat after Signal chat report, briefing on deadly boat strike
A U.S. navy admiral told lawmakers on Thursday that there was no “kill them all” order from Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, but grave questions and
Meta has begun shutting down kids’ social media in Australia. The world is watching to see how it unfolds
As platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube begin to comply with Australia’s new landmark law banning social media for those under 16, Aussie youth
Spain and the Netherlands pull out of 2026 Eurovision as Israel’s participation roils contest
Spain and the Netherlands say they are pulling out of next year’s Eurovision Song Contest as Israel’s participation roils the competition.
Russia blocks Roblox, Apple’s FaceTime amid growing rebuke of foreign tech platforms
Russia has blocked Apple’s video-calling app FaceTime, the state communications watchdog said Thursday, just a day after blocking the children’s gaming platform Roblox.
As Trump calls affordability a ‘con job,’ Democrats unveil an affordable housing plan
Democrats on Capitol Hill are moving early to shape an affordability-focused agenda ahead of the midterms, including a proposal to address rising housing costs.
Officials name Brian Cole as the suspect in the D.C. pipe bomb case
Brian Cole has been identified as the suspect arrested in connection with the pipe bombs planted in Washington, D.C. on the eve of the Jan.
Ireland among countries boycotting Eurovision after Israel allowed to compete
There had been calls for Israel to be excluded over the conduct of the war in Gaza.
Admiral who ordered alleged drug boat strike briefs lawmakers
Adm. Frank M. Bradley, the U.S. commander who launched an attack on an alleged drug boat, is facing questions from lawmakers on a controversial strike
Suspect arrested in pipe bomb incident on eve of Jan 6, ending years-long manhunt
The bombs were placed the night before the 6 January riots, and were discovered as rioters began to storm the Capitol.