The US Congress has passed a $51.4 billion foreign aid package, significantly increasing funding for global health and humanitarian efforts, though it excludes dedicated climate crisis programmes.
A new survey reveals the Northern Irish accent is the UK's most attractive, with Welsh and Edinburgh accents also ranking high. The Brummie accent was deemed least sexy, highlighting biases in romantic perceptions.
German airline Lufthansa has publicly acknowledged its historical involvement with the Nazi regime, including use of forced labourers and support for war efforts, commissioning a new study.
Lawyers report a new phase of systematic repression in Iran, with thousands arrested, warrantless raids, and death penalty demands. They warn of imminent mass executions without international intervention.
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Iranian lawyers report a surge in home raids and death penalty demands, with fears of mass executions if US military threats subside, amid systematic repression.
Amnesty International reveals North Korea executes schoolchildren for consuming South Korean content like Squid Game and K-Pop, with testimonies from escapees detailing public executions and bribery systems.
High-stakes negotiations between the US and Iran over a new nuclear agreement have started in Oman, with both sides seeking diplomacy despite recent military escalations and threats from former President Trump.
The humanitarian situation in Gaza deteriorates further as international leaders urge an immediate ceasefire, with escalating violence and aid shortages raising global concerns.
A new YouGov poll shows European opinions of the US have plummeted to record lows, with majorities in six nations expressing antipathy and prioritizing autonomy over transatlantic ties.
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A detailed timeline of the Rasht massacre protests in Iran, highlighting key events, government responses, and the ongoing struggle for justice and human rights.
A podcast reveals Donald Trump's alleged assault on the Smithsonian Institution, aiming to reframe entire US culture. This controversial move has ignited debates over historical narratives and national identity.
Independent researcher Matthew LaCroix claims to have uncovered geometric evidence of a lost civilization that encoded knowledge across continents 38,000-40,000 years ago, challenging mainstream archaeology.
A significant prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia has been successfully completed, facilitated by recent diplomatic talks involving the United States. This development marks a crucial step in humanitarian efforts amid the ongoing conflict.
Israeli forces are alleged to have used a herbicide linked to cancer on agricultural land in southern Lebanon, raising serious health and environmental concerns.
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Basic services have resumed at Syria's al-Hol camp following government capture from Kurdish forces, with UN officials reporting calm conditions but ongoing humanitarian challenges for residents.
Cuba faces persistent nationwide power outages due to aging infrastructure and fuel shortages, with residents adapting to daily struggles as geopolitical tensions with the US disrupt potential aid.
The Global Sumud Flotilla reveals its biggest operation yet, with 3,000 participants from over 100 countries aiming to break Israel's Gaza blockade through coordinated sea and land efforts in March 2026.
Australian authorities have been accused of misidentifying Indonesian children as adult people smugglers, sparking legal and diplomatic concerns over human rights and juvenile justice.
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Nigeria deploys new military operation following deadly assault that killed over 160 people in Kwara state villages, with experts warning of expanding militant activity.
A global hunger monitoring group reports famine has now engulfed two additional towns in Sudan's Darfur region, with catastrophic malnutrition rates among children as the conflict continues to trigger a severe humanitarian crisis.
A new Human Rights Watch report reveals how declining protections for basic rights are harming Asian economies, with inequality exposing the poor to labour abuses and scams.
Armed extremists affiliated with Islamic State have massacred at least 162 people in coordinated attacks on Woro and Nuku villages in Nigeria's Kwara state, amid escalating security crisis.
A new exhibition at the University of Toronto reveals striking parallels between 19th century Arctic exploration and contemporary US strategic interest in Greenland, featuring rare historical documents.
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UN human rights chief Volker Türk warns perpetrators are operating with impunity as his office faces severe funding cuts, forcing reductions in monitoring missions worldwide.
Venezuela's Vice President Delcy Rodríguez has moved into the Helicoide, a modernist building in Caracas, sparking debate over its symbolism amid the country's political and economic crisis.
Gunmen have killed at least 162 people in attacks on two villages in Western Nigeria's Kwara state, highlighting the country's overlapping security crises involving Islamic militants and armed gangs.
The grieving parents of Piper James have arrived in Australia to visit the beach where their daughter died surrounded by dingoes, as Indigenous groups call for management review.
At least 162 people were killed in attacks on two villages in western Nigeria by Islamic State-affiliated militants, with rights groups warning the death toll may be higher.
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A summary of the latest news from Australia, covering political, economic, and social updates for Thursday, February 5, 2026.
