Zimbabwe rejects ‘lopsided’ US health aid deal over data concerns
Access to biological samples raised flags for Zimbabwe as the US did not want to share the benefits of its research.
Louvre museum director resigns months after high-profile heist
Laurence des Carrs submitted her resignation to President Emmanel Macron, who said it was “an act of responsibility”.
Bill Gates ‘took responsibility’ over Epstein ties in staff meeting, foundation says
A newspaper reports Gates apologised to staff over his links to Epstein and said: “I did nothing illicit. I saw nothing illicit.”
Fact-checking Trump’s longest ever State of the Union
President Donald Trump said the US “is winning again” – making a series of claims about his record in a speech which lasted almost two hours.
Chinese dance group’s tour triggers bomb threat against Australian PM
The group was told to cancel its performances or explosives would be set off at Anthony Albanese’s house.
Don’t break up NewJeans and I’ll forgo $18m payout, says ex-K-pop boss
Min Hee-jin has said she “can no longer bear to watch” the group get “torn apart”.
Don’t break up NewJeans and I’ll forgo $18m payout, says ex-K-pop boss
Min Hee-jin has said she “can no longer bear to watch” the group get “torn apart”.
BBC sees damage in Puerto Vallarta after Mexican cartel violence
BBC’s Will Grant visits Puerto Vallarta, a popular coastal resort town, to see the damage.
Analysis: Trump issues patriotic rallying cry with eye on crucial elections
The BBC’s Anthony Zurcher says the US president appealed to his base and taunted his opponents in a marathon speech.
German chancellor lands in Beijing for inaugural China trip
Friedrich Merz said it would be a mistake to “decouple” Germany from China shortly before boarding a plane to Beijing.
