Politics

Meta Platforms, Inc. has launched Waddle World, an AI-powered virtual pet app currently available exclusively in the Philippines for iOS and Android users. This new app combines nostalgic virtual pet gameplay with artificial intelligence…

In November 2022, Israel and the United States held closely timed elections with significant implications for their domestic politics and international relations. Israel’s parliamentary election on November 1 marked the country’s fifth election in…

In Israel, the question of whether ultra-Orthodox Jewish men should serve in the military has become a heated political issue just days before the country’s national election on October 27, 2026. This debate is…

England produced a commanding performance to defeat France 82-0 at HBF Park in Perth on Saturday, 24 October 2026, in their second group match of the men’s Rugby League World Cup. This emphatic victory…

Botswana marked its 60th Independence Day on September 30, 2026, with nationwide celebrations that included an unusual and controversial feature: the hunting of 23 elephants for meat to be served at the festivities.The Ministry…

As the November 3, 2026 midterm elections approach, several Republican candidates known for far-right views and controversial associations are on the ballot across the United States. These candidates have drawn scrutiny for expressing racist,…

Strickland Metals, an Australian-listed mining company, is working on a large gold and base metals project in Serbia called Rogozna. The project holds about 9.25 million ounces of gold equivalent spread across four deposits…

Senator Elizabeth Warren and several Democratic colleagues have asked the CEOs of Meta, Amazon, Google’s parent Alphabet, and Microsoft to explain their use of tax breaks linked to artificial intelligence (AI) and data centre…

The United States extended its winning run in the Presidents Cup with a 17-13 victory over the International Team at Medinah Country Club in Illinois. This marked the Americans’ 11th straight win in the…

The war in Yemen is heating up again, with fierce fighting near the city of Taiz. The BBC got rare access to this dangerous frontline, travelling with pro-government soldiers as they faced off against…

The 2026 Presidents Cup got underway on Thursday at Medinah Country Club in Illinois. The first match saw Team USA’s Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns paired against Min Woo Lee and Sungjae Im from…

US government borrowing costs have climbed to levels not seen in over 20 years, reflecting growing worries about inflation and the strength of the economy. On 24 September 2026, the yield on 30-year Treasury…

In Sudan’s ongoing civil war, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have recently stepped up drone attacks on towns held by the government in North Kordofan, a central state now caught on the frontline…

South Africa’s Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has introduced new rules to tackle misinformation ahead of the local government elections on 4 November 2026. These rules are part of a new Electoral Code of Conduct…