A quick look at news from around the globe: Water shortages in Syria, a crackdown on illegal cigarettes, flooding in Jakarta, and uncovering forgotten Black history in London. Read more...

A Lincolnshire school bans mirrors, a look at the economic challenges of maternity leave, and a deep dive into an aristocratic family feud. Plus, do you know Bab al-Sarija? Read more...

An arts fund is criticized for being ineffective, while Manuel Rivas receives the Cedro Prize. Plus, La Mari of Chambao opens up about her personal struggles and OnlyFans star Layla Kelly discusses her marriage. Read more...

This week in science: early humans used bone tools 1.5 million years ago, Jupiter's moon Callisto may have an ocean, and deadly storms threaten the US. Read more...

This week in sports: Ceballos sidelined with injury, a new "Haaland" emerges in Spain, and South Carolina wins a tournament seed with a coin flip! Read more...

Rising tensions across Europe and beyond, featuring political arrests in Romania, annexation talks involving Russia, and disagreements over peace negotiations in Ukraine. Read more...

Transnistria's crypto dreams fade as energy costs soar. Meanwhile, Kazakhstan sees a rise in the use of Russia's national payment system terminals. Plus: Gazprom must pay ČEZ. Read more...

Recent events in Paris dominate the news, from a tragic infanticide and high-profile extradition to immigration debates and climate policy clashes. Read more...

Tom Homan returns to US immigration, advocating hard policies. Trump's meeting with Zelensky ends abruptly, while a Ukrainian mayor pleads for peace and transgender troops face potential removal. Read more...

This week in science: exploring invertebrate sentience, tracking polar bears in Svalbard, reintroducing rare lichen, and observing triple cyclones in the South Pacific. Read more...

The EU is facing a complex landscape, balancing economic disparities with defense initiatives and navigating geopolitical tensions with Russia and the US. Read more...

From Ukraine peace deals to EU autonomy, Donald Trump's influence is shaping global political discourse and international relations, sparking debate and action. Read more...

Poland is facing a wave of unsettling events, from brutal murders and a drunken driving incident to a spying scandal targeting a mayor. The nation is on edge as investigations unfold. Read more...

The escalating conflict in eastern Congo, fueled by the M23 rebellion and supported by Rwanda, has led to widespread sexual violence, resource exploitation, and brutal attacks on civilians. Reports detail harrowing accounts of rape, murder, and mass graves. Read more...

European allies are pressuring the US for greater involvement in Ukraine, while Macron calls for Europe to assert its own power. The situation unfolds amid ongoing conflict and diplomatic complexities. Read more...

Trump reaffirms support for British troops but doesn't pledge airpower for Ukraine, signals openness to a UK deal on the Chagos Islands, and seeks a ceasefire before peacekeeping discussions. Meanwhile, Russia continues targeting Ukraine's power grid. Read more...

Pakistan faces challenges with new polio cases despite vaccination efforts, while an animal welfare organization rescues a bear from abuse. Read more...

UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk criticizes "dehumanizing" narratives surrounding the Gaza conflict. Talks between Israel and Hamas continue in Egypt amid ceasefire efforts. Read more...

A look at Syria's current state, covering religious freedom, higher education opportunities, and the Gulf's response to Israeli actions in the region. Read more...

This week in science: understanding the differences between cyclones, typhoons, and hurricanes, a new perspective on ecosystems, a genetic link to overeating, and the surprising source of toxic microplastics. Read more...