Can China replace US as world leader?

As US President Donald Trump withdraws his country from international institutions, China may seek to take its place. But is China capable and even willing to do so?

Source: Deutsche Welle

Ukraine updates: UK willing to offer peacekeeping troops

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was prepared to send British troops to Ukraine as part of any peacekeeping force after the war. Meanwhile, European leaders will meet in …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Munich Security Conference: Deep rift between US and EU opens up in Munich

At the Munich Security Conference, the "shared values" so frequently invoked by Europeans were called into question by US Vice President JD Vance. Do the US and Europe still see …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Poorest UK households pay rising share of income on council tax, study finds

Resolution Foundation report says failure to reform has ‘slowly recreated the issues that undid the poll tax’

Britain’s poorest households are paying an increasing share of their income on council …

Source: The Guardian

Camille Claudel sculpture sells for $3 million at French auction

A bronze by French sculptor Camille Claudel thought to evoke her separation with fellow artist and lover Auguste Rodin was auctioned off in France Sunday for more than $3 million. …

Source: France 24

Water chlorination levels in US and EU likely increase cancer risk, study finds

Bladder cancer risk increased 33% and colorectal cancer by 15% in using chlorine to disinfect water

Chlorinating drinking water at levels common in the United States and European Union probably …

Source: The Guardian

Argentina opposition calls for impeachment of Javier Milei after cryptocurrency collapse

President endorsed $Libra crypto token on Friday before it collapsed, leading some to call it a financial ‘rug pull’

Opposition politicians in Argentina have called for the impeachment of president …

Source: The Guardian

Some performers canceled their Kennedy Center shows. Here's why W. Kamau Bell didn't

Comedian W. Kamau Bell speaks with NPR's Michel Martin about his decision to perform at the Kennedy Center after President Donald Trump assumed the organization's chairmanship.

Source: NPR

At least 19 injured as Delta plane flips upon arrival in Toronto airport

No deaths have been reported in the dramatic crash, which took place amid severe winter weather in Canada.

Source: Al Jazeera

US: Heavy rains and flooding kill 9

Flooding in the US has killed at least eight adults and one child, authorities said. Thousands have been left without access to power and drinking water.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Reintroducing wolves to Highlands could help native woodlands, says study

Researchers say the animals could keep red deer numbers under control, leading to storage of 1m tonnes of CO₂

Reintroducing wolves in the Scottish Highlands could lead to an …

Source: The Guardian

Thousands of people protest in Washington, D.C., and across the U.S. on Presidents Day

The protestors participated in the 50501 Movement, which originated in response to the Trump administration and its efforts to cut government spending. Many chanted "Where is Congress?'"

Source: NPR