Israel says three Israeli and five Thai hostages to be released in Gaza Thursday

The three Israeli hostages due to be released in Gaza

ECOWAS pledges to ‘keep door open’ after 3 coup-hit West African nations exit regional bloc

The junta-led West African nations of Niger, Mali and Burkina

Pug life: A South African woman has rescued more than 2,500 of the lovable ‘clowns of the dog world’

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Lots of hair shedding, tons of fun

Former al Qaeda member named as Syria’s president for transitional period

Former al Qaeda member Ahmad al-Sharaa, formerly known as Abu

DeepSeek is giving the world a window into Chinese censorship and information control

Previously little-known Chinese startup DeepSeek has dominated headlines and app

American fighters are dying in Ukraine in growing numbers. Bringing their bodies home is a complex task

Editor’s Note: This report contains details of death and injury that some may find distressing.

Trump realities drive migrants to reroute their American Dream

Six months ago Francisco Fortín was attacked by gangs wielding

British bishop retires days after sexual assault allegations

A British bishop has announced his retirement days after he

‘We rely on God, then on UNRWA’: Palestinians fear drastic effects as Israeli ban on UN agency comes into force

Iman Helles, a displaced mother sheltering in a facility run

Man who staged Quran burning protests in Sweden shot dead, authorities say

Salwan Momika, an Iraqi man who sparked outrage by staging