Thousands join Paris suburb mayor to protest racism
Saint-Denis, the largest suburb of the French capital Paris, played host to a major rally against racism on Saturday,…
OpenAI chief operating officer takes on new role in shake-up
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.OpenAI’s…
One battle after another: Netanyahu’s new security doctrine
The prime minister is preparing Israel for a future of open-ended war against perceived threats
Wolf bites woman in Hamburg
A wolf bit and injured a woman in the northern German city of Hamburg, police said late Monday. It represents a…
Iranian strike on Kuwaiti power and water plant stokes infrastructure fears
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Iran…
Support for JD Vance slips in straw poll of Republican presidential candidates in 2028
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Iran’s internet blackout fuels fear and isolation
On Thursday evening, the Iranian capital Tehran came under a fierce wave of attacks. Residents reported low-flying fighter jets…
Danish PM’s party leads vote, but no majority: exit polls
Danes took to the polls on Tuesday, delivering mixed results that could complicate Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s hopes for a third…
US and Iran at odds over peace talks
03/24/2026March 24, 2026Unclear who is leading mediation efforts for Middle East peaceEgypt, Turkey and Pakistan have all held talks…
Syrians protest curbs on alcohol sales in Damascus
Crowds of protesters took to the streets of Syria’s capital Damascus on Sunday to decry efforts to limit the…
Why Syria’s new alcohol ban is about much more than beer
This week, municipal authorities in Damascus banned the sale of alcohol in most of the city. Bars and restaurants…
97 years old and Instagram-ready: Art icon Yayoi Kusama
Yayoi Kusama is one of Japan’s foremost contemporary artists. She’s known for her Instagramable “Infinity Rooms” — immersive installations…
Social media makes people unhappy — World Happiness Report
Finland once again showed the world the path to happiness even as heavy social media usage eroded personal well-being…
Iran war triggers helium shortage, hits semiconductor supply
Since the war in Iran started, worries about oil and gas have made the biggest headlines and sparked the loudest…
Chronically ill fight for survival
Behind the front lines of every war, those whose survival is dependent on regular medication and vital treatments are…
Building demolition work goes wrong, killing several
A plan to dismantle a building in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, went wrong, killing at least four people and injuring four others, the…
Iran says women’s soccer captain drops Australia asylum bid
Iranian media said on Sunday that the captain of the women’s soccer team had rescinded her asylum application in…
Instagram accounts trivialize the Holocaust
Numerous accounts on the social media platform Instagram have been publishing glorifying photos of the Wehrmacht and SS officers…
Taiwan parliament approves major arms deal with US
Taiwan’s parliament on Friday approved four weapons deals with the US, giving the government the green light to approve the deal worth…
Tehran demands reparations to end conflict
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