Israeli army’s Jenin raid enters 2nd month; mass displacement in West Bank

Thousands flee Jenin as Israeli army continues demolitions, marking largest displacement in decades across West Bank.

Source: Al Jazeera

Jair Bolsonaro charged over alleged far-right coup plot to seize power in Brazil

Former president has denied breaking the law, while attorney general alleges plot included a plan to poison Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro has been charged …

Source: The Guardian

Berlin International film festival 2025: Film explores life after war trauma

The Berlin international film festival is underway in the German capital until Sunday. It closes on the same day as the German snap elections. Timely given that this 75th edition …

Source: France 24

Putin raised the anti-woke banner long before it flew over Washington

Vance’s Munich speech matched many of the issues long promoted by Russia including anti-migrant rhetoric, curbing abortion and equating “cancel culture” with free speech infringement.

Source: Washington Post

'We will unite with Kim Jong Un': Conspiracies grip South Korea

Yoon Suk Yeol's most fanatic followers believe the opposition wants to turn South Korea into a communist country.

Source: BBC

US declares drug cartels, criminal gangs global terrorist organisations

Trump frequently depicts immigration and drug smuggling as part of an 'invasion' of the US to justify harsh measures.

Source: Al Jazeera

Zelenskyy says Trump is influenced by Russian ‘disinformation’

As President Trump moves closer to Russia and away from support for Ukraine, President Zelenskyy is being forced to defend his position as the legitimate leader of a country suffering …

Source: NBC News

Cocaine worth $15 million found at the bottom of the Baltic Sea

The discovery stemmed from a joint operation by the Polish border guard, Europol and the DEA to protect underwater infrastructure in the region.

Source: CBS News

Fed officials seek ‘further progress’ on inflation before cutting rates

Minutes from January meeting show US central bankers back ‘careful’ approach on reducing borrowing costs

Source: Financial Times

Brazil prosecutor charges Jair Bolsonaro over failed coup plot

Brazil's attorney general has charged Jair Bolsonaro and 33 others of conspiring to overthrow the government of President Luis Lula Inacio da Silva in January 2023. Bolsonaro is accused of …

Source: France 24

Who will now stabilise the world economy?

Neither the US nor China is willing to assume the responsibility

Source: Financial Times

Innovation and the cult of the firestarter

George Bernard Shaw was right — progress depends on ‘unreasonable’ people

Source: Financial Times