John Major: Trump’s US isolationism threatens global democracy

Former UK prime minister says US may regret ceding world stage to China and condemns ‘hypocritical’ JD Vance speech

Democracy around the globe is under threat from the retreat of …

Source: The Guardian

Dozens killed in Mali illegal gold mine collapse

The collapse, which killed at least 40, took place near Kenieba, in Mali's gold-rich Kayes region.

Source: BBC

South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron, 24, found dead

Kim began her career as a child actor and was seen as one of the country's most promising actresses.

Source: BBC

Europe ponders seismic shift in U.S. relations following Vance speech

After Vice President JD Vance delivered a keynote address at the Munich Security Conference on Friday, in which he called for Europeans to be more accepting of far-right extremists, the …

Source: CBS News

Austria stabbing 'Islamist attack,' interior minister says

A Syrian asylum seeker suddenly attacked passersby in Villach, killing a teenager and injuring five others. Austria's interior minister said the perpetrator was linked to the so-called "Islamic State" group.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Hizbollah supporters protest in Lebanon as tensions rise over Iran flights

Demonstrations come as ceasefire between Israel and Shia militant group is due to enter next phase

Source: Financial Times

MSC: Can China replace US as world leader?

As Donald Trump is taking the US out of international forums, China is expected to move into the gap. But is Beijing capable of replacing the US? And does it …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Navalny death anniversary: Scholz hails activist's 'courage'

Russia's most prominent dissident Alexei Navalny died in Russian custody one year ago, leaving behind a largely fragmented Russian opposition. Many of his supporters visited his grave in Moscow.

Source: Deutsche Welle

India: Stampede kills at least 15 people at train station

An investigation has been opened into the deadly stampede at a New Delhi railway station, which also left more than 10 others injured. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he …

Source: Deutsche Welle

At least 9 dead, including 8 in Kentucky, as winter storms batter the US

Dead include mother and seven-year-old daughter swept away in rains in Kentucky.

Source: Al Jazeera

‘There has been an awakening’: ancient sects on the rise in Modi’s India

Some 400 million devotees will attend this year’s Kumbh Mela festival. Pilgrims and politicians explain why it’s bigger than ever

They sat quietly together on the banks of the Ganges …

Source: The Guardian

Hamas, Israel complete sixth hostage-prisoner swap of Gaza truce

Palestinian militants released three Israeli hostages on February 15 in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian inmates freed by Israel, completing the latest swap despite fears the Gaza truce deal was …

Source: France 24