Catholicism Shrinks in Latin America, Pew Finds

A major Pew Research Center report shows Catholicism declining significantly in six key Latin American nations over the past decade, with a sharp rise in religiously unaffiliated adults.

Rifaat al-Assad, 'Butcher of Hama', Dies Aged 88

Rifaat al-Assad, the uncle of deposed Syrian ruler Bashar al-Assad, has died aged 88. Known as the 'Butcher of Hama' for his role in a 1982 massacre, he was a key figure in the Assad regime's brutal history.

TS Eliot Winner Karen Solie on Art in Crisis

Canadian poet Karen Solie, winner of the TS Eliot prize, discusses how her collection Wellwater confronts environmental loss, housing crises, and personal grief with unflinching honesty.

Syrian Women Defy Violence Amid Trump Aid Cuts

As global aid is slashed by Donald Trump, essential services for women in Syria are closing with devastating consequences. Women across the country are finding innovative ways to resist and protect their families.

Syrian Army Enters al-Hawl Camp After Kurdish Pullout

Syrian government forces have reportedly entered the vast al-Hawl detention camp in north-east Syria, following the withdrawal of Kurdish forces who previously managed the facility housing relatives of IS suspects.

Thousands Flee Cambodia Scam Compounds Amid Pressure

Thousands of workers, including trafficking victims, have been released or escaped from Cambodian scam centres following intense international pressure, with Amnesty International raising concerns about their welfare.

Lawsuit Challenges LA Schools' Race Policy as Discriminatory

A conservative foundation has launched federal legal action against Los Angeles Unified School District, claiming its decades-old desegregation policy discriminates against white pupils by providing benefits to non-white majority schools.

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