AFP

In Brazil’s Amazon, entrenched use of fire for cattle ranching, combined with climate-linked droughts, caused unprecedented forest fires in 2024, destroying millions of hectares and reversing progress on deforestation

In Pakistan, millions of children — mostly girls — work as domestic helpers in middle-class homes, enduring long hours, meagre pay, and frequent abuse despite laws banning child labour.

Hamas has harshly criticized Donald Trump, calling him a racist and a "recipe for chaos" with an absurd vision for Gaza. Yet, a remarkable phone call last month convinced the group he might enforce a peace deal with Israel, even if they released all hostages.

U.S. President Donald Trump, who had long sought the Nobel Peace Prize, missed out as the award went to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado

Donald Trump’s physician has declared him in “excellent overall health” following his second medical examination of the year.

The U.S. has approved Qatar’s construction of an air force facility at Idaho’s Mountain Home Air Base to host F-15 jets and pilots, strengthening defense cooperation between the two nations

The EU has demanded Apple, Google, Snapchat, and YouTube explain how they protect children online under the Digital Services Act.

Israel has approved the framework of a hostage release deal with Hamas, moving closer to ending over two years of conflict in Gaza.