Syria faces a complex landscape this week, from observing Ramadan amid ongoing conflict to potential peace talks and allegations of detainee torture. Read more...

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman was likely deceased for nine days before his body and that of his wife were found in their New Mexico home. Investigators have ruled out carbon monoxide poisoning. Read more...

Catalan police prevent a rave and deal with airport homelessness. Meanwhile, President Aliyev of Azerbaijan meets with FC Barcelona's president in a diplomatic event. Read more...

Former coach Jason Gillespie calls Aaqib Javed "a clown" after his appointment as Pakistan's head coach, highlighting the turmoil within Pakistan cricket. Read more...

Spain's national team lost to England at Wembley despite outshooting them, putting pressure on their Nations League title defense. A separate tragedy involves footballer Guo Jiaxun in Spain. Read more...

From a new director at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts to the closure of the Sunbeam Theatre and the streaming success of Khalil Fong after his death, Hong Kong's arts scene is in flux. Read more...

A compilation of recent crime and accident reports, including a fatal truck collision in Poland, a woman barricaded with her child, a high-speed drug-fueled chase, a stabbing near a castle, and a manslaughter charge in London. Read more...

This article covers a range of pressing issues, from rising violence against children in Haiti and predictions for 2025, to the critical delays in issuing emergency alerts. Read more...

From alleged assassination plots to migrant crises and accusations of cover-ups, political tensions are escalating across the globe. This article breaks down recent key events. Read more...

Recent events in Syria include an Israeli airstrike targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon, the formation of a constitutional committee, and clashes near Damascus. A TV series is also under scrutiny. Read more...

A new report finds the Israeli military failed to protect civilians during the October 7th Hamas attack. Meanwhile, ceasefire talks stall, and a Barnard student protests campus violence. Lebanese winemakers struggle amidst conflict. Read more...

This news roundup covers China's AI travel advisory, a U.S. airstrike in Syria, Taiwan's military recruitment struggles, and the capture of a fugitive from a 1982 bombing. Read more...

A look at recent political headlines, including Starmer's meeting with Trump, new immigration enforcement measures, and a heritage-listed prison's CCTV woes. Read more...

After 40 years of conflict, Kurdish militants, influenced by imprisoned leader Abdullah Öcalan, have declared a ceasefire with Turkey, signaling a potential path to peace. Read more...

This week in entertainment news: investigations into the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife, a look at the career of Steve Spitz, and an interview with author Colum McCann. Read more...

A Czech man receives an 18-year sentence for violently shaking his baby, causing blindness. Meanwhile, a corruption scandal engulfs a Prague hospital, and a man is charged with arson. Read more...

This week in health: explore the benefits of red light for sleep, reflect on the global lockdown's impact, and learn about cardio during menopause. Plus, a tension-relieving thermal bag and the fight against tobacco. Read more...

Czech cold water swimmers break a world record, while Slovaks explore supplements for improved sports performance and vitality. A Czech skier tragically dies in Italy. 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...

This week's health news covers surprising stories: a dietician warns against supermarket doughnuts, a tragic candy choking incident, a sneeze-induced stroke, and a dog with a surprising appetite. Read more...