The militia alliance that controls much of north-eastern Syria will merge with new state institutions, the presidency says.
How JD Vance sees the world – and why that matters
In a speech to allies and in that infamous Oval Office row, the vice-president came out punching – but what is he fighting for?
‘Living in a reel’: How Alzheimer’s left Gene Hackman alone in his final days
The actor may not have known his wife was dead inside the home he was living in because of the disease.
Dark arts in Hollywood – how the powerful publicity smear machine changed
The Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni feud has shone a light on a part of the entertainment industry that many of those within it would rather remain invisible.
US court temporarily blocks effort to deport Gaza protest leader
President Trump says more arrests will follow, as protesters demonstrate against the detention of Mahmoud Khalil.
From chatbots to intelligent toys: How AI is booming in China
China plans to invest more than a trillion dollars as it races against the US to rule advanced tech.
Facebook was ‘hand in glove’ with China, BBC told
Social media company considered letting Beijing control content for access to its lucrative market, BBC told.
Romanian far-right populist appeals against poll ban
Sunday’s decision sparked violent protests by Calin Georgescu’s supporters in the capital Bucharest.
‘They live in big fear’: The BBC visits displaced Alawites in Lebanon
Thousands of Syrians have crossed into Lebanon from the provinces of Latakia and Tartus.
JD Vance’s cousin criticises him for ‘belittling’ Zelensky
Nate Vance spent three years volunteering with the Ukrainian military after Russia’s full-scale invasion.
