US issues demands to new Syrian government in exchange for sanctions relief
Reuters has reported the US called for the destruction of chemical weapons and a ban on foreign fighters in top roles.
Trends, trash and truth: Fast fashion phenomena
Fast fashion fuels trends at low prices, but at what cost?
Can reconstruction ever begin in Gaza?
Israel has resumed airstrikes on Gaza. Is rebuilding even possible? This week, we ask UN expert Paula Gaviria.
Flavours of the Arab Golden Age – EP 3: Aleppo and the Silk Road
Chef Fadi and historian Kotoz learn about Silk Road merchants who brought exotic spices to Europe and the Arab world.
What is in the Black Sea ceasefire deal – and how significant is it?
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a Black Sea ceasefire deal.
Oscar-winning filmmaker detained by Israeli military after being beaten up, say activists
An Oscar-winning Palestinian filmmaker has been held by the Israeli military in the occupied West Bank, according to activists.
Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini cleared of fraud charges in Switzerland
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and France football legend Michel Platini have been cleared of fraud for a second time.
King and Queen’s state visit to Vatican postponed as Pope recovers from illness, palace says
The King and Queen’s state visit to the Vatican has been postponed by mutual agreement as the Pope recovers from illness, Buckingham Palace said.
Grandparents held on suspicion of boy’s murder in French Alps
The grandparents of a toddler whose bones were discovered in the French Alps after an eight-month search have been arrested on suspicion of his murder.
World Athletics to introduce mandatory sex testing for female competitions
World Athletics will introduce mandatory testing for anyone entering female competitions to verify their biological sex, insisting it is necessary to protect women’s sport.