A month after US forces captured Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela remains in a state of tense calm with conflicting narratives from locals and expatriates. Protests and anxiety persist amid a humanitarian crisis, highlighting deep political divisions and fears f
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has reopened, allowing a dozen Palestinian returnees and medical evacuees to pass, but with strict limitations on travel and goods.
Five patients and seven companions evacuated from Gaza to Egypt via Rafah crossing, marking first medical transfers since early 2025 ceasefire, with WHO highlighting urgent need amid thousands awaiting evacuation.
Pope Leo XIV confronts his first major crisis as the traditionalist Society of St. Pius X announces plans to consecrate bishops without papal consent, reviving schism fears within the Catholic Church.
A burgeoning scene of Muslim artists, intellectuals, and politicos in New York is thriving, reshaping the city's cultural and political landscape amid historic shifts.
Japan's ruling coalition plans to restore pre-1945 military ranks, triggering debate about the nation's postwar pacifist identity and regional tensions.
The World Health Organisation confirms five patients have been medically evacuated from Gaza to Egypt via the Rafah crossing, marking a tentative step forward under the fragile ceasefire agreement.
Russian forces launched a massive overnight air assault on Ukraine, firing 71 missiles and 450 drones in what officials describe as the largest attack of 2026, targeting energy infrastructure.
In Kyiv, a mother battles harsh winter conditions as Russian strikes cause widespread power and heating failures, forcing families to rely on volunteers for basic needs.
South Africa's Zulu king has provoked widespread condemnation after demanding migrants leave the country, using derogatory language and referencing recent violent school clashes in Durban.
Following Israel's military admission that Gaza's health ministry death toll figures are accurate, critics warn against shifting goalposts to civilian-militant ratios.
A Ugandan court has discontinued the case against the first man charged under the country's harsh Anti-Homosexuality Act, which carries the death penalty for aggravated offences.
A Palestine Action Group organised a march in Australia to protest the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog, highlighting ongoing tensions over the Israel-Palestine conflict.
New research in The Lancet Global Health projects devastating mortality impacts if donor countries like the UK and US continue slashing foreign aid budgets, with millions of child deaths forecast.
A summary of the latest news from Australia, covering political, economic, and social developments as of Tuesday afternoon, with insights into ongoing stories.
The Gates Foundation reaffirms its commitment to global health priorities despite foreign aid reductions, focusing on maternal/child mortality and infectious diseases while betting on AI innovation.
In 2003, Guardian journalists, from embeds to unilaterals, chronicled the Iraq War's brutal onset, capturing the descent from initial exuberance into deadly turmoil and human tragedy.
Iranians are holding celebratory funerals for protest victims, featuring pop music and dancing as acts of defiance against the Islamic regime's strict cultural norms.
A new Guardian podcast examines the shifting geopolitical landscape, analysing whether China can overtake the United States as the world's dominant superpower in the coming decades.
The Ukrainian capital Kyiv has come under a significant Russian missile assault, marking a severe escalation in the ongoing conflict. This briefing details the attack's impact and the broader military context.
Analysis of 2024 Census data identifies American counties with the highest concentrations of millennials and Gen Z, revealing a strong correlation with progressive, Democrat-led urban areas.
A comprehensive roundup of Tuesday's top stories, covering Australian politics, environmental issues, and international developments, with insights into key events shaping the day.
Ultra-Orthodox Jews from the Sanz Hasidic dynasty observed Tu BiShvat, known as the 'New Year of the Trees,' in Netanya, Israel, with festive rituals.
With Donald Trump as the oldest elected US president, we examine the constitutional succession rules if a president dies in office, including the role of Vice President JD Vance.
Humanitarian agencies warn that restricted access in South Sudan's Jonglei state leaves thousands without medical care and food, with violence displacing over 230,000 people and threatening the fragile peace agreement.
China has dismissed the Dalai Lama's Grammy win as political manipulation, warning against anti-China moves. Meanwhile, EU-Iran tensions rise, Gaza's Rafah crossing reopens, Italy faces landslide destruction, and a Nigerian Voice star dies from a snake bi
The International Court of Justice's historic Gambia v Myanmar case examines genocide allegations against the Rohingya minority, with profound implications for international justice and legal accountability worldwide.
Discover how ancient Roman superstitions, lunar cycles, and calendar reforms led to February becoming the shortest month in our modern Gregorian calendar.
The British anarchist band Chumbawamba's 1997 hit 'Tubthumping' has been controversially adopted by Spain's far-right Vox party at rallies, sparking backlash over the song's anti-establishment message.
Indigenous Inuit communities in Greenland are voicing strong opposition to former US President Donald Trump's renewed interest in acquiring the territory, citing sovereignty and environmental concerns.