- Pakistan defence minister says country in 'open war' with Afghanistan after strikes
The latest attacks by Pakistan follow months of clashes between the two countries. despite agreeing to a fragile ceasefire in October.
- Spanish opposition calls for disgraced ex-monarch to return from exile
The 88-year-old Juan Carlos should spend his last years in dignity, the leader of Spain's main opposition party says.
- Warning: French regions at risk! Part 1: Corsica
France is a poor performer when it comes to cohesion in Europe and is marked by growing regional inequalities, despite being allocated a whopping €18 billion in EU cohesion funding for 2021-2027. Numerous regions risk falling into a "development trap": after a period of growth, they stagnate or even decline, having invested in sectors with little long-term potential. In this first part of the show examining EU cohesion policy, we're on the French island of Corsica.
- Anthropic refuses to bend to Pentagon on AI safeguards
A public showdown between the Trump administration and Anthropic is hitting an impasse as military officials demand the artificial intelligence company bend its ethical policies by Friday or risk damaging its business. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei drew a sharp red line 24 hours before the deadline, declaring his company “cannot in good conscience accede” to the Pentagon’s final demand to allow unrestricted use of its technology.
- Indian foreign interference ‘continuing,’ says Liberal MP
A senior government official's claim that India had halted targeting Canadians faces pushback.
- World Economic Forum head steps down amid pressure over Epstein links
World Economic Forum head Børge Brende said Thursday that he is stepping down after facing pressure over his contacts with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
- Indian government no longer targeting Canadians, senior official says on eve of PM’s visit
The comments were the first to suggest India had halted the clandestine operation that Canada has linked to a murder and other crimes.
- Trump Administration Lowers Expectations for Trade Deals as Tariff Deadline Approaches
The Administration has already lowered expectations as dealmaking proves challenging.
- The Making of an American Pope
How a kid from the Midwest became the leader of the Catholic Church
- Shuttering of USAID Will Lead to Millions of Deaths Around the World: Studies
Multiple studies have estimated millions will die annually as a result of the Trump Administration’s closure of the foreign-aid agency.