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

A roundup of today's top political news: Gaza ceasefire negotiations stall, a stabbing incident near a castle, Ukrainian reactions to a meeting, and more. 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...

LeBron James makes NBA history, becoming the first player to surpass 50,000 career points. Plus, James criticizes media and a fan sues after a robbery at a Lakers game. Read more...

A potential football club merger in Bedford ignites fan anger, while a Sustrans report reveals a significant gender gap in cycling among UK children. Read more...

A cruise singer's heartbreak, Paul McCartney's childhood shame, and a karate black belt's heroic intervention highlight today's entertainment news. Plus, remembering architect Ricardo Scofidio. Read more...

Donald Trump abruptly ended a meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky, stating the Ukrainian President is not ready for a peace process involving the U.S. Meanwhile, Trudeau heads to the U.K. for a security summit focused on Ukraine. 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...

Yemen faces a triple crisis: war devastates migrating bird sanctuaries, while Saudi border forces are accused of violence against Ethiopian migrants crossing from Yemen. Read more...

Chile grapples with a massive blackout leading to a state of emergency, while a Spanish village fights depopulation with incredibly low rent offers. 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...

Explore the journeys of Steve Spitz from "Love on the Spectrum" and TikTok star Jelly Bean Brains (Jameliz Benitez Smith), and consider the speculation around streamer Jynxzi and ADHD. Read more...

Carnival season brings emotional moments for singer Lexa and her family, while Rosas de Ouro triumphs in São Paulo and a debate heats up over drum godmothers. 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...

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 week's entertainment highlights include award-winning female photographers, reflections from a Coronation Street star, new podcast reviews, and a tribute to soul singer Angie Stone. Read more...

OpenAI unveils GPT-4.5 with reduced hallucinations and high API costs. Meanwhile, some Silicon Valley execs are turning to ketamine-fueled 'slumber parties' for career boosts. Read more...

A look at how tariffs on Chinese goods, the dangers of chasing yield in private credit, and global grain prices are impacting businesses. Read more...

Belgian residents protest for benches while a church gets a heating upgrade. Meanwhile, Algeria and the EU renegotiate a key economic agreement impacting Paris. Read more...