This article examines the contrasting situations in Palmyra, hoping for a tourism revival after ISIS, and Manbij, plagued by electricity shortages and terrorist attacks amidst ongoing conflict. Read more...

This week in politics: proposed ban on leasehold flats, Rosmah Mansor's appeal delayed due to health, traders fined for incorrect Quran verses, and a victim testifies in an attempted murder trial. Read more...

The Trump administration's policies on trade, foreign aid, and global engagement are reshaping international relations, creating opportunities for some and challenges for others. Read more...

Austria forms a new coalition government, while Fico's actions and potential return as a visionary are discussed. German court convicts Afghans planning an attack on Swedish parliament. Read more...

France is set to review its bilateral agreements with Algeria following a series of incidents, including a terrorist attack in Mulhouse. Tensions are rising, but France seeks a diplomatic solution. Read more...

Recent news from Paris involves a range of issues, from criminal cases and urban renewal to historical reflections on Napoleon's return and discussions on mineral resources in Ukraine. Read more...

Multiple sources indicate failures by the Israeli army leading up to the October 7th attack. Meanwhile, the UN urges a Gaza ceasefire, and international solidarity is shown for victims of terror. Read more...

Police investigators believe Juraj Cintula, accused in the attack on Robert Fico, was motivated by more than just hatred. Defense Minister Kaliňák makes controversial statements about historical figures. Read more...

Two Russian priests are accused of plotting against a Putin-linked bishop, while Zelenskyy hopes to mend fences with Trump after a fiery exchange about the Russia conflict. Read more...

Catalonia's justice system faces severe delays and increasing crime, prompting government action. A bodyguard for Salvador Illa is accused of theft, while a suspected jihadist is detained in Ecuador. Read more...

A dual Spanish-Ecuadorian national was arrested in Ecuador for allegedly planning an attack on international embassies. The suspect reportedly harbored hatred for Spain and praised the 11-M attacks. Read more...

A former British banker joins the fight against ISIS, a Ugandan official supports local churches, and a survey reveals Spanish views on texting and infidelity. Plus: An indictment in the Solingen attack. Read more...

UN warns of dire consequences from US aid cuts, while Europe questions its defense amid transatlantic tensions. Orbán calls for direct Russia talks. Read more...

This article examines several recent policy shifts and events surrounding Donald Trump, including Elon Musk's presence at a cabinet meeting, discussions about Ukraine, and relaxed counterterrorism strike limits. Read more...

Germany faces complex challenges: Afghan asylum seekers arriving in Berlin, convictions of ISIS sympathizers, and Donald Trump's call for a US return to Afghanistan. Read more...

Key US officials skipped a G20 meeting in South Africa, and Senator Mike Lee called for the US to exit NATO after a Norwegian company stopped refueling US military ships. Plus, a South African woman faces trial for kidnapping. Read more...

A Florida man faces hate crime charges for allegedly attacking an Indian nurse and using racist slurs. Separately, the BBC is under scrutiny for payments to a Hamas-linked individual. Read more...

A quick look at this week's tech headlines: Skype's final call, Microsoft fights AI cybercrime, Tesla troubles, online violence concerns, and AI's impact on education. Read more...

Tensions rise as Hamas rejects a ceasefire extension and Israel halts aid to Gaza, while a car attack injures 13 in northern Israel. Read more...

Experts warn that young British men are increasingly idolizing US mass shooters, exploiting gaps in UK terrorism laws. The case of Nicholas Prosper, who murdered his family, highlights these concerns. Read more...