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What is a 'safe death'? Mentally ill woman asks for assisted dying in Canada

Canada has twice delayed access to medically assisted dying for those with mental illness.

Switzerland to open secret files on Auschwitz 'Angel of Death' Mengele

Mengele fled Europe after the war but for years there were rumours he spent time in Switzerland.

Russia pressures university students to become wartime drone pilots

Universities promise no frontline duty and perks if students enlist in military.

Trump says 20-year nuclear programme suspension by Iran is enough

The US president says Tehran has to show "real" commitment to removing nuclear fuel and stopping uranium enrichment.

Alleged murder of Aboriginal girl highlights Australia's deep inequalities

Her death has sparked outrage across Australia and intense debate about disparities in society.

UAE Fast-Tracks Second Oil Pipeline to Bypass Strait of Hormuz by 2027

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is fast-tracking a major oil pipeline to Fujairah, aiming to bypass the Strait of Hormuz…

What China critics in Maga movement make of Trump's Beijing trip

Trump’s softer approach towards China is one that experts say will likely trickle down to the wider MAGA base.

Market Crash Fears Rise as UK 30-Year Bond Yield Surges

Bitcoin slid below $80,000 as investors reacted to rising global bond yields and another sharp selloff across US…

Israel says it has killed Hamas commander in Gaza air strike

Izz ad-Din al-Haddad, described as "one of the architects of the October 7 massacre", was killed in Gaza City, Israel…

Judge Bars Kars4Kids from Broadcasting 'Misleading' Ads in California

Trump-Xi Summit Revives U.S.-China Ties Amid Trade and Taiwan Tensions

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping used their latest summit in Beijing to reinforce a fragile trade…

Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire, US state department says

President Trump announced the truce last month, but Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange fire since then.

What is the Delinquency Rate and How will it Affect the Global Market? 

U.S. household debt stress is rising again as late payments climb across credit cards, student loans, and auto loans.

US to seek death penalty for suspect in killing of Israeli embassy staff members

The US government alleges that Elias Rodriguez shot and killed a young Jewish couple at an event in Washington last May.

Judge declares another mistrial in Harvey Weinstein New York rape charge

It marks the third time a New York jury has considered the case against the 74-year-old disgraced film mogul.

Myanmar Parliament Proposes Death Penalty for Cybercrime Offences

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Myanmar Parliament Proposes Death Penalty for Cybercrime Offences

On May 14, 2026, Myanmar published a parliamentary bill proposing the death penalty for those who detain or violently…

We don't know why Malawi is poor

# Summary Despite emerging from post-genocide conditions far worse than Malawi's in 1994, Rwanda has since grown its…

ICE releases wife of US soldier and Afghanistan veteran from detention

Deisy Rivera Ortega was taken into custody at an immigration appointment in Texas last month.

New York Times defends journalist after Israel threatens to sue

Israel's prime minister says he has ordered legal action over an article which alleged Israeli security officials raped…

Russia And Iran Settle Billions In Yuan As Dollar Pressure Grows

The dollar is losing ground where it ruled uncontested for decades.

Power prices are up 76% on America’s biggest grid, and a watchdog is pointing fingers

Prices have nearly doubled in the largest U.S. grid thanks to surging demand from data centers.

US orders travelers on Air Force One to throw away gifts, pins, and burner phones after China trip

People who travelled to Beijing for a summit between the United States and China had to throw away items they received…

Trump says he 'made no commitment either way' to Xi on Taiwan

Trump said Xi Jinping had asked directly if the US would defend Taiwan, and he had responded, "I don't talk about that".

Pennsylvanians use town hall meeting to rail against data center boom

“This is a public trust and transparency issue.”

Watch: What did we learn from Trump's visit to China?

President Trump has concluded a two-day visit to Beijing at a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

Trump and Xi conclude 'very successful' talks but no deals confirmed

There were plenty of choreographed ceremonies but no trade breakthroughs after the two-day visit.

Prisoner swap goes ahead as Kyiv mourns 24 killed in Russian strike on flats

Among the victims in Kyiv was 12-year-old Lyubava Yakovleva, whose father was killed during the war.

Boy, 15, shot dead in France as prosecutors blame drug war

Prosecutors in Nantes say the shooting was drug-related, but the victim's aunt says he was not involved.