Vietnam Re-elects To Lam as Communist Party Leader
Vietnam's ruling Communist Party has re-elected To Lam as its general secretary following the National Party Congress, with key economic targets and leadership appointments announced.
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Davos 2026: Trump Dominates as World Order Shifts
The World Economic Forum in Davos reveals a global landscape struggling with rising tensions, shifting power dynamics, and the erosion of established certainties, with Donald Trump's presence overshadowing proceedings.
8 Missing, 13 Rescued After Boat Capsizes Near Disputed Shoal
A boat carrying 21 Filipinos capsized in the South China Sea near Scarborough Shoal, with eight people missing and thirteen rescued in an ongoing operation.
Philippine Cargo Ship Capsizes in South China Sea, Rescue On
A Philippine cargo vessel has capsized in the contested South China Sea, prompting a major rescue effort amid challenging maritime conditions and regional tensions.
Tadamon Massacre Survivors Demand Justice for Syrian Atrocities
A harrowing podcast reveals the Tadamon massacres in Damascus, where survivors recount burning bodies and Assad's henchmen remain unpunished, raising urgent questions about accountability in Syria's conflict.
Trump's Gaza Plan: Palestinian-Run Future Faces Tests
Donald Trump's ambitious Gaza plan envisions a unified Palestinian-run territory, rebuffing Israeli extremists. The blueprint faces immediate challenges including Hamas disarmament and Israeli opposition.
Sudanese Duo's 900-Mile UK Walk Raises £90K for Schools
Giel Malual and John Kuei trekked from Dungeness to John o'Groats over 33 days, encountering overwhelming public support and raising nearly £90,000 to build schools for displaced children in Sudan.
NonUSA App Tops Danish Charts After Trump Threats
An app called NonUSA, which helps users boycott US products, has become the top download in Denmark's App Store following Donald Trump's threats to acquire Greenland.
International Restoration Brings Hope to Aleppo's Ancient Medina
The Aga Khan Trust for Culture has restored eight key areas of Aleppo's medieval souk, with UN organisations also contributing to the city's historic centre rehabilitation.
Syrian Army Takes Over al-Hawl Camp Amid Chaos and Escapes
Syrian government forces have taken control of the al-Hawl detention camp, leading to riots, fires, and escape attempts as Kurdish guards withdrew and residents faced worsening conditions.
Zelensky Demands Europe Awaken to Global Power Potential
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered a blistering critique of European inaction at Davos, calling the continent a 'salad' of small powers and demanding it embrace its potential as a global force.
Gaza Residents Burn Plastic for Warmth as Davos Touts Peace
Palestinians in Gaza dig through garbage for plastic to burn for warmth during harsh winter, contrasting sharply with optimistic peace visions presented by world leaders at Davos.
Invasion Day 2026: Events and Rallies Nationwide
Australia prepares for Invasion Day 2026 with events in every capital city, including Sydney's march under eased restrictions, to mark Survival Day and Day of Mourning.
Rojava's Feminist Revolution Faces Grave Danger
The autonomous region of Rojava in Syria, a decade-long bastion of gender equality and decentralised governance, faces existential threat from advancing government forces, with profound implications for global feminism and resistance to authoritarianism.
UN: Catastrophic Hunger Crisis Looms in Nigeria
The UN World Food Program warns over a million people in northeast Nigeria could lose emergency food aid within weeks without urgent new funding, amid surging violence and displacement.
Global Photos: Davos Balloons, Gaza Ruins, Protests
The Guardian's picture editors present a compelling visual journey across continents, capturing soldiers with weather balloons in Davos, destroyed buildings in Gaza, and tense protests in Minneapolis.
British Woman's 'Poor Cow' Comment Gets US Reddit Warning
A British woman received a formal warning on a US subreddit after using the phrase 'poor cow' sympathetically, highlighting cultural misunderstandings between UK and American English speakers.
US Seizes 7th Venezuela-Linked Oil Tanker in Sanctions Move
The US military has seized the Motor Vessel Sagitta, a Liberian-flagged tanker managed by a Hong Kong company, marking the seventh such vessel apprehended in a month-long campaign targeting Venezuela's oil shipments.
Fire Destroys Rohingya Refugee Camp in Bangladesh
A devastating fire has swept through a Rohingya refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, destroying hundreds of homes and displacing over 2,000 people, highlighting urgent humanitarian needs.
US Withdraws from WHO Today, Igniting Global Health Fears
The United States formally exits the World Health Organization this Thursday, defying legal requirements and triggering a severe budgetary crisis that threatens global health security.
US Officially Leaves WHO Today, Sparking Global Health Concerns
The United States formally exits the World Health Organization today, violating US law by not paying $260 million in fees. The move triggers a WHO budget crisis and widespread criticism from health experts.
ActionAid Rethinks Child Sponsorship Model
ActionAid UK's new co-CEOs announce plans to decolonise the charity's work, moving away from transactional child sponsorship schemes towards grassroots funding and feminist partnerships.
Agafia Lykova: Siberia's Last Hermit
The remarkable story of Agafia Lykova, discovered in 1978 after decades of isolation in Siberia's taiga, and her enduring life as the last of her Old Believer family.
Brit's Body Found in Thailand: Family Reveals Location
The family of Joshua Kershaw, a 21-year-old British man found deceased in Thailand, has disclosed where his body was discovered in Pattaya.
Trump's Dubious Davos Claims Fact-Checked
A detailed analysis of Donald Trump's recent address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, examining the accuracy of his statements on wars, AI, wind energy, NATO, and more.
Journalists Among 11 Killed in Gaza as Ceasefire Strains
Israeli forces killed at least 11 Palestinians in Gaza, including three journalists and two 13-year-old boys, in violence undermining a three-month-old ceasefire.
Trump's Arctic Ambitions and Global Tensions in Guardian Weekly
The latest Guardian Weekly examines Trump's pursuit of Greenland, Cuba's economic crisis, and environmental threats to Thailand's dugongs, alongside cultural highlights.
Ukraine Winter Crisis & US Sonic Weapon Claims
Today's global briefing covers Ukraine's energy crisis amid Russian attacks, US claims of using a sonic weapon in Venezuela, and other major international stories.
Guinea-Bissau Junta Sets December Election Date After Coup
Guinea-Bissau's military junta has scheduled legislative and presidential elections for December 6, 2026, following last year's coup, amid regional instability and historical political turmoil.
Chile's Kast Picks Abortion Opponent for Gender Role
Chile's incoming far-right president José Antonio Kast has appointed Judith Marín, a staunch abortion opponent, as women and gender equity minister, sparking debate over social policies.
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