A South African mother faces trial for kidnapping and selling her daughter, while a report reveals the Sahel region accounts for most global terror deaths. UK Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle is under fire for expense claims. Read more...

The Washington Post faces criticism over subscriber losses and editorial direction, with concerns raised about Jeff Bezos' influence on content and freedom of expression. The Post is also contrasted with "birth tourism" options as Trump proposes a "Gold Card". Read more...

Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are battling it out in the weight-loss drug market with price cuts on Wegovy and Zepbound. Also, investment firms adjust their positions in KKR and Blue Owl. Read more...

Recent reports detail the passing of actress Michelle Trachtenberg, Karen Huger's sentencing for DUI, and Teddi Mellencamp's successful brain tumor removal. Read more...

Brazilian cinema celebrates a historic Oscar win for "I'm Still Here," while the world mourns the loss of two-time Oscar winner Gene Hackman, found dead with his wife. Read more...

Recent developments show Ukraine navigating a complex landscape of international aid, securing vital mineral deals with the US, and facing funding cuts affecting women and girls. Key figures like Keir Starmer emphasize Europe's crucial role. Read more...

China is taking measured approaches to trade disputes, preparing for AI job displacement, and facing scrutiny over its influence on vital trade routes like the Panama Canal. Read more...

This week in health news: a woman risks losing more memories after brain surgery, GPs aim to end the "8am scramble," and cancer patients face a vital drug shortage. Read more...

Sudan faces a humanitarian crisis as a plane crash claims dozens of lives, aid is suspended due to escalating violence, and the UK slashes its aid budget, impacting the nation's stability. Read more...

This week in football: Arsenal looks to the Champions League for redemption, we ponder the odds of beating a bear, and Liverpool faces financial woes. Plus, injury updates and quirky fan suggestions! Read more...

From fashion finds to financial foibles and trade tensions, catch up on the latest trends impacting your style, wallet, and the global economy. Read more...

A new report suggests rising UK crime, fueled by austerity cuts to policing and criminal justice, is costing the economy up to £250bn annually. Plus, advice for UK expats and renters. Read more...

This article examines instances where medical professionals may not be listening to patients, leading to devastating consequences, from dismissed women's health concerns to tragic medical errors. Read more...

Rosalía loses a trademark battle, and Moody's reveals over 46,000 Russian-owned companies operating in Europe, with significant numbers in Italy, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, and Germany. Read more...

Karla Sofía Gascón attended the César Awards, where 'Emilia Pérez' won big. Cartagena's Carnival will feature its first comparsa with visually impaired members. Read more...

Cyril Hanouna is leaving C8 for M6, launching a new show on W9. The move follows C8's closure and has stirred controversy among journalists. Read more...

Mikey Madison, star of "Anora," unexpectedly won the Best Actress Oscar, beating out veteran actress Demi Moore. Lip readers reveal Moore's tense reaction to the upset. Read more...

Brazil's entertainment scene is buzzing with Carnival in Rio, but also mourning the loss of Klaus Hee, former member of the band Dominó, and celebrating the legacy of Inezita Barroso. Read more...

Pakistan faces multiple challenges, including a deadly blast, concerns over Imran Khan's jail conditions, and the looming deportation of Afghan refugees. Read more...

A look at the ongoing challenges facing Syria, including the limited impact of EU sanctions, the struggling electricity sector, and the personal devastation of returning home to destroyed areas. Read more...