French MPs to debate antisemitism law that critics say will stifle criticism

France24 • Apr 16, 10:40

French lawmakers are due to vote on ​new laws defining antisemitism, proposed in the wake of a surge in anti-Jewish incidents but which critics say could be used to censor criticism of Israel and chill protest movements.

Forced to drop out: Yemen’s children trade school for survival

AlJazeera • Apr 16, 10:36

Yemen's conflict forces millions of children out of school, prioritising survival over education.

Kazakhstan reports continued economic growth despite disruptions to CPC

TASS • Apr 16, 06:48

In the first quarter, GDP grew by 3%

Israel's campaign in Lebanon a 'humanitarian catastrophe,' UN refugee chief warns

PBS • Apr 15, 22:50

The toll of the wider war in the Middle East has been severe in Lebanon. Israel has invaded the country's south again and is demanding that people vacate more land. The United Nations' top refugee official, Barham Salih,

Russian attacks kill 1, injure 6 in Odesa after striking residential building, spark Kyiv Oblast fire

KyivIndependent • Apr 15, 21:05

Russia struck a residential building in Odesa, killing one and injuring six, while an attack on Kyiv Oblast sparked a fire, the State Emergency Service reported.

Young taekwondo athletes shine at championships

KoreaTimes • Apr 16, 16:02

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan — The Tashkent 2026 World Taekwondo Junior Championships wraps up tonight after six days of competition showcasing the talent, discipline and sportsmanship of nearly 1,000 young athletes from 115 nat

Hong Kong reports 99% participation of young 2019 protest convicts in rehab project

SCMP • Apr 16, 05:50

Nearly 1,800 young Hongkongers convicted of protest and national security-related offences have taken part in a rehabilitation programme, authorities have said, including 99 per cent of those found guilty over the 2019 u

Despite Israeli firepower, Netanyahu struggles for political gains in Iran war

JapanTimes • Apr 16, 01:52

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is paying ​a political price for a military campaign launched with U.S. President Donald Trump that has not delivered a decisive outcome.

Ukraine looking to 'capitalise' on new momentum against Russia

ABC_AU • Apr 15, 18:46

Western officials and analysts say Ukrainian forces have disrupted Russia's planned spring offensive and managed to retake territory.

France father who confined son in van faces 30 years in jail

France24 • Apr 16, 10:38

A father who confined his child in a van for more than a year could face 30 years in jail, a French prosecutor said Wednesday, giving further details of his ordeal. Officers opened the van last week to find the boy, now

Why are fuel price protests sweeping the Republic of Ireland?

AlJazeera • Apr 16, 09:47

Demonstrations led by convoys of trucks blocking roads and crucial infrastructure may move north of the border.

Moscow’s envoy announces mutual visits by Russian president, Indian PM

TASS • Apr 16, 06:03

Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India for a BRICS summit later this year

Sexual abuse allegations spur calls for a broader reckoning in Congress

PBS • Apr 15, 22:47

Resignations came quickly this week from two congressmen accused of sexual misconduct toward staff members. Yet for many of the women of Capitol Hill, the moment of accountability was years in the making — and far from e

Ukraine's air defenses sharpening aim at Russian missiles, drones, defense minister says

KyivIndependent • Apr 15, 19:40

"We strengthened our air defense — with the cruise missile interception rate of almost 80% and drone interception rising to 90%," Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said.

Wage, safety violations against migrant workers uncovered in South Jeolla Province

KoreaTimes • Apr 16, 14:57

A Filipino seasonal worker was paid just 235,000 won ($155) after 18 days of 12-hour shifts at an oyster farm in Goheung, South Jeolla Province, in a case raising concerns of “modern-day slavery.” The Ministry of Employm

Macau finance minister steps down for ‘personal reasons’

SCMP • Apr 16, 05:33

Macau’s finance minister has resigned over “personal reasons,” prompting the city’s chief executive to temporarily assume his duties until a new candidate is appointed. The cabinet change took effect on Thursday after Ch

Arsenal survives tense Sporting stalemate to reach Champions League semis

JapanTimes • Apr 16, 01:41

Mikel Arteta's team was well below its best in the quarterfinal second leg at the Emirates Stadium.

American YouTuber jailed in South Korea for being a public nuisance

ABC_AU • Apr 15, 14:14

A Seoul court found Johnny Somali displayed “severe” disrespect for South Korean law over a series of provocative stunts he live-streamed.

Pakistani army chief visits Tehran in hopes for renewed talks between US and Iran

France24 • Apr 16, 10:37

Pakistan’s army chief is set to meet with Iranian officials in Tehran on Thursday in a bid to extend the ceasefire which paused almost seven weeks of war between Israel, the US and Iran that have killed thousands of peop

South African politician Julius Malema sentenced to prison for firing gun

AlJazeera • Apr 16, 09:09

Magistrate hands the opposition figure five-year term, that his lawyers say will be appealed.