Football stars like Antonio Rudiger and Alphonso Davies, who are refugees, are using the World Cup platform to advocate for displaced people. Their stories highlight the challenges faced by refugees and the opportunities they can seize when given a chance, contrasting with restrictive US refugee policies.
Football stars like Antonio Rudiger and Alphonso Davies, who are refugees, are using the World Cup platform to advocate for displaced people. Their personal stories highlight the challenges faced by refugees and the opportunities found in new homes.
Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed a commitment to strengthening strategic guidance and comprehensive cooperation with Myanmar, referring to their relationship with a Burmese term for close ties. The leaders witnessed the signing of 18 MOUs covering areas like transport, trade, disaster relief, health, and media.
The UN reports over 1,000 civilian deaths in Sudan due to drone strikes in the first five months of 2026, marking a "sharp" increase in drone warfare amid the ongoing civil war. The conflict, which began in April 2023, has also seen rampant sexual violence and ethnic killings.
Displaced families in El-Geneina, Sudan, are sheltering in university lecture halls due to the ongoing civil war. One mother, Zainab, lost three children in a SAF attack and struggles to afford medical care for her injured daughters. Humanitarian aid is insufficient to meet the needs of over 120,000 displaced people in the region.
High-profile defections from Sudan's RSF militia to the SAF raise questions about impunity. Human Rights Watch reports detail alleged UAE support for RSF, including Chinese drones and Colombian mercenaries, while the UAE denies these claims. The conflict has led to a massive humanitarian crisis with widespread displacement and hunger.
High-profile defections from Sudan's RSF militia to the SAF raise questions about general amnesty. Meanwhile, the UAE faces renewed accusations of supplying drones and recruiting Colombian mercenaries for the RSF, while the UN warns of 'hallmarks of genocide' in El Fasher and a severe humanitarian crisis.
A drone strike on a funeral procession in el-Obeid, Sudan, killed at least four people. Rights groups blame the RSF for the attack, which is part of a series of strikes that have killed at least 23 people. The conflict has led to a major humanitarian crisis.
President Trump proposes a 'Trump Promenade' linking the Lincoln Memorial to the Potomac River, part of his extensive public works program in Washington DC.
Conservative leader warns of rising ethnic tensions in the UK, citing political exploitation of conflicts that could lead to civil war if not addressed, amidst debates on English national identity.
Antonio Rüdiger, preparing for the World Cup with Germany, reflects on his upbringing in Berlin's Neukölln, a community of refugees from Sierra Leone. He highlights football's role in uniting people and challenging stereotypes, advocating for understanding and perspective regarding refugees.
A new book by historian Manuel Aguilera Povedano sheds light on the forgotten civilian victims of Republican air raids on Mallorca during the Spanish Civil War. The raids, intended as military attacks, often struck residential areas, causing indiscriminate death and terror.
A new book by historian Manuel Aguilera Povedano sheds light on the forgotten civilian victims of Republican air raids on Mallorca during the Spanish Civil War. The book details the human stories behind the 86 victims, highlighting the indiscriminate nature of the attacks aimed at creating terror.
The remains of Silvestre Indias Carvajal, who disappeared during the Spanish Civil War in 1936, were identified 87 years later in a well in Feria, Extremadura. His family's long search highlights generational trauma and ongoing political debates over historical memory in Spain.
Grammy-winning director Meji Alabi's new documentary, 'Surviving Biafra,' explores Nigeria's civil war, revealing previously unseen footage and survivor testimonies. Alabi and his uncle, Leke Alabi-Isama, delve into their grandfather Godwin Alabi-Isama's role as a federal army commando, confronting the war's horrors and the Nigerian government's historical reluctance to address the conflict.
Backrooms, with a $10M budget, is projected to earn $90M in its opening weekend, surpassing A24's record and outperforming The Mandalorian and Grogu's debut, despite mixed reviews compared to fellow low-budget horror Obsession.
Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing, former military chief, begins first international trip as president with a visit to India, meeting PM Narendra Modi and others to strengthen bilateral ties amid ongoing civil war and international criticism.
Uyghur mercenaries, motivated by a desire for revenge against China, have become key fighting partners for Syrian rebels. Their involvement is credited with helping Syria's new president secure victory in the civil war.
Tulsi Gabbard's departure from her role as Director of National Intelligence is framed as an inevitable consequence of her anti-war stance clashing with Trump's foreign policy. The article details her improbable political journey and her exit, linking it to a broader "anti-war MAGA civil war" within the administration.
Liverpool coach Arne Slot faces a dilemma regarding Mohamed Salah's inclusion against Brentford. Salah's recent public criticism of the club's direction, shared by teammates, complicates Slot's authority, especially with Champions League qualification at stake.
Roma secured a crucial 2-0 win over Lazio in the Rome derby, moving into fourth place in Serie A and on track for their first Champions League qualification in seven years, with Gianluca Mancini scoring both goals.
Thousands of Uyghur fighters, born in China, have joined the Syrian civil war, stating that generations of political persecution in China motivated their decision to take up arms.
A 19-year-old neo-Nazi, Alina Burns, has been sentenced to over 15 years in prison for attempting to behead a Kurdish barber in Bristol. Motivated by extremist ideology, Burns attacked Mohammed Mahmoodi with an axe, expressing desires to kill Jews and Muslims and expel non-whites from the UK.
Sudan’s armed forces blamed a drone attack on Monday that targeted Khartoum airport on the United Arab Emirates and Ethiopia, the latest in a barrage of assaults in recent days that has shattered months of relative calm in Sudan’s capital, three years into its civil war. Reuters could not independently verify the claims. Neither country immediately commented on the allegations made late on Monday. Sudan has often accused the UAE of supporting Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitaries, a charge...
