Panda-stic! Twin cubs attract hundreds of visitors on debut

Huge crowds gathered in Hong Kong to get a glimpse of Elder Sister and Little Brother

Source: BBC

The situation in DR Congo dominate agenda at African Union summit

Our special envoy and politics editor Marc Perelman is covering the African Union summit for us. The conflict in DR Congo is on the top of the agenda.

Source: France 24

Who are the Palestinians released by Israel in exchange for hostages?

More than 700 Palestinian prisoners have been released as part of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. They include convicted militants, activists and a journalist.

Source: Washington Post

Will the US and Israel succeed in ethnic cleansing of Gaza?

Author Pankaj Mishra argues that Israel’s war on Gaza has dealt a fatal blow to morality and international law.

Source: Al Jazeera

Base full of mouldy food and secret documents: Iran’s rapid retreat from Syria

The BBC examines the chaos left behind after Iran had to abandon its military bases in Syria.

Source: BBC

UK looks at tariffs on US products if steel and aluminium get caught in trade war

Business secretary says Britain would revive import taxes from Trump’s first term

Source: Financial Times

Trump’s global funding freeze leaves anti-terror programs in limbo

U.S. officials say now-suspended programs across Africa were designed specifically to respond to national security threats and contain the spread of terrorism.

Source: Washington Post

Trump’s return means UK must swiftly find a way to increase defence spending | Peter Walker

Under Biden, the move could wait until the UK worked out how to meet its 2.5% GDP commitment. Not now

It has been one of the few political constants in …

Source: The Guardian

DeSantis urged to declare emergency over toxic red tide algae off Florida coast

Harmful algae bloom off south-west coast blamed for deaths of marine life and poses threat to beaches

Environmentalists in Florida are calling on the governor, Ron DeSantis, to declare …

Source: The Guardian

European leaders, media stunned by JD Vance's speech

Vice President JD Vance stunned European leaders in Munich this week with a speech in which he painted a picture of European politics infected by media censorship and political correctness. …

Source: CBS News

‘Karla Sofía I kiss you’: Emilia Pérez director extends Bafta olive branch to absent star

Jacques Audiard thanks lead actor Gascón during Bafta acceptance speech after weeks of controversy over her social media posts
• Live blog: Red carpet, ceremony and winners – live!
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Source: The Guardian

At least two dead in Kentucky flooding as US braces for more wintry weather

Heavy snowfall expected in New England, with bone-chilling cold predicted for northern plains

Much of the US faced another round of biting winter weather on Sunday, with torrential rains causing …

Source: The Guardian