Explore the shocking and unusual customs of dictators, from Gaddafi's female bodyguards to bizarre practices like tracking women's menstrual cycles and executing intellectuals. Read more...

The UK navigates ambitious climate targets, debates defense spending, considers changes to child benefits, and grapples with single-sex space policies amid rising birthrates in South Korea. Read more...

Recent events highlight escalating tensions involving Russia, Iran, and Ukraine. From drone attacks and diplomatic talks to historical echoes, the global stage is set for further developments. Read more...

Recent developments highlight shifting global political dynamics, from US-China tensions over London to Ukraine's efforts to secure US aid, and changes at the Washington Post. Read more...

The Federal Court has reaffirmed the binding nature of the 2018 Indira Gandhi case, signaling that appeals against unilateral religious conversions are unlikely to succeed. Separately, Australia admits to wrongly detaining more Indonesian children. Read more...

A roundup of political news: A Romanian politician is detained amid election fraud allegations, while Slovakia grapples with human rights, single-parent support, and the integration of Ukrainian refugees. Read more...

Recent news highlights Spain's challenges with social rights, historical memory, and scrutiny over municipal finances, alongside international reactions to Trump's controversial AI video on Gaza. Read more...

Recent events highlight Europe's ongoing challenges with security threats, judicial rulings, and shifting defense policies, impacting nations from Cyprus to Denmark. Read more...

The UK faces scrutiny over rising asylum claim rejections, a major arms drive funded by aid cuts, and a disturbing case of radicalization. Plus, potential peace talks between Turkey and Kurdish militants. Read more...

The escalating conflict in eastern Congo, fueled by the M23 rebellion and supported by Rwanda, has led to widespread sexual violence, resource exploitation, and brutal attacks on civilians. Reports detail harrowing accounts of rape, murder, and mass graves. Read more...

France is under the spotlight as it grapples with immigration challenges, the decline of its farming population, and a human rights ruling concerning the Rémi Fraisse case. Read more...

Multiple sources indicate failures by the Israeli army leading up to the October 7th attack. Meanwhile, the UN urges a Gaza ceasefire, and international solidarity is shown for victims of terror. Read more...

Amidst international political tensions, Trump lauds Starmer while Putin faces criticism from allies over perceived closeness to Trump. A mineral deal between Ukraine and the US is finalized, and the Tate brothers' release raises questions. Read more...

Tensions rise between France and Algeria as France demands the readmission of expelled individuals and a review of bilateral agreements, leading to diplomatic friction and concerns over human rights. Read more...

The UN accuses the Nicaraguan military of crimes against humanity. Meanwhile, in Spain, debate swirls around temporary worker rights and enshrining abortion in the constitution. Plus: animal abuse case and political commentary. Read more...

The EU Commission is planning to reduce bureaucracy and offer greater protection to companies, including a delay to the controversial Supply Chain Act. Read more...

Recent events highlight controversies involving China, including trade disputes with North America, human rights concerns regarding Uyghurs, and allegations of influence peddling. Read more...

UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk criticizes "dehumanizing" narratives surrounding the Gaza conflict. Talks between Israel and Hamas continue in Egypt amid ceasefire efforts. Read more...

Andrew and Tristan Tate leave Romania, possibly heading to Trump. Meanwhile, a British woman wins her appeal in the Ayia Napa gang-rape case. A shocking Fritzl-style case also unfolds. Read more...

From farmer distress in France to death sentences in Tunisia and debates over the A69 highway, global political tensions are on the rise. This article covers several key issues. Read more...