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Palestinians in Gaza were supposed to enter the holy month of Ramadan, as the second phase of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas got underway. But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government now wants to renegotiate the terms. Israel is pressuring Hamas to extend the first phase of the ceasefire, in exchange for releasing half of the remaining 59 captives. And it has again cut off a...

A visit that Ukraine's President Volodymr Zelenskyy hoped would secure US support in the face of Russia's invasion, instead ended in a very public row. Kyiv hoped that would keep US assistance coming, despite not containing any guarantees of security against Russian aggression. Instead, President Zelenskyy got a dressing down from Trump and his Vice President JD Vance, who accused the wartime lead...

In reaction to years of influencer culture fueling mass consumerism, Gen Z is pushing back by drastically cutting their shopping habits. The "Underconsumption core" trend is gaining momentum on social media, with young people embracing minimalism and intentional spending. Many are increasingly aware of the environmental damage caused by excessive consumption, all while navigating a cost-of-living...

Critical minerals are crucial for the production of high-tech products, including electric vehicles, mobile phones, AI infrastructure and weapons. It is estimated that Ukraine holds nearly 5 percent of the world's reserves of rare earth elements. Kyiv has agreed to jointly develop its riches, including oil and gas, with the United States. Ukraine wants guarantees on security and money for weapons....

China is experiencing a prolonged economic slowdown, which has led to a youth unemployment crisis. In 2023, the rate of 16 to 24-year-olds unable to find jobs reached a record high of 21.3 percent. Following the release of those figures, the government suspended reporting before revising its methodology to exclude university students.

Morocco has always had water supply challenges, and they are becoming more urgent. It has set out to integrate ancient and modern water management techniques to combat water scarcity and ensure sustainability, but there are technical, financial and logistical limitations. Villagers with innovative solutions contrast with the government’s large-scale interventions. Can Morocco reduce its water depe...

For more than three years, the war in Ukraine has devastated civilian lives and put the nation’s cultural heritage at risk. Yet, amid the conflict, artists, musicians, and creatives continue to produce powerful work. But what challenges have they faced? And how has the war shaped their art?

Ukrainian soil contains around five percent of the world's rare earth mineral deposits. To US President Donald Trump, that looks like a cash payment, in return for the billions Washington has sent to Ukraine to support its war against Russia. Trump is demanding Kyiv sign over the rights to about $500bn worth of that mineral wealth. President Zelenskyy has rejected the first draft of that deal - sa...

Israel has postponed the release of 620 Palestinian prisoners despite Hamas setting free six Israeli captives on Saturday. The group says Israel's far-right government is 'playing dirty games and sabotaging' the agreement. The Israeli Prime Minister called the captive handover ceremonies in Gaza, 'humiliating' and is accusing Hamas of using the captives for 'propaganda'. But aid groups are questio...

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, anxiety is growing in Kinshasa. Rwandan-backed M23 rebels are advancing in the east, spreading out across north and south Kivu and are now aiming for the city of Uvira. This is happening at such a rapid pace that it is stirring up memories of events of three decades ago. Many regional players are involved including Uganda, Burundi and South Africa. And that is...

One in six people globally live with a disability, and of those, up to 80 percent are nonvisible disabilities. But many people don't know what this term includes or don't consider them "real". It can be difficult to be diagnosed with an invisible disability and receive proper treatment. What can we do to make the world more welcoming to people with invisible disabilities?

"An eye for an eye, a tariff for a tariff, same exact amount." That is how Donald Trump billed reciprocal tariffs on other countries during the United States presidential election campaign. Soon after taking charge, he moved to implement them, potentially in April. The measures come on top of tariffs announced for China, Canada and Mexico as well as on metal imports. Trump says duties will collect...

On the outskirts of Serengeti National Park in East Africa, Maasai face eviction from their land to make way for international tourism and hunting grounds. Human rights lawyer Joseph Oleshangay campaigns for his community to remain on its homeland as it has done for generations. While he represents Maasai communities in court, Joseph also remains close to his traditions among the cattle at his rur...

The deadline for a complete Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon has come and gone. Tens of thousands of families displaced by 14 months of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah are making their way back to their homes. Israel says it will enforce the ceasefire, but will also act against any Hezbollah threat. So, how will Lebanon's new leadership grapple with Israel's partial withdrawal? And i...

A decades-old dispute between India and Bangladesh revolves around the distribution of the waters of the transboundary Teesta River. Bangladesh wants a larger share than it currently has and is pushing for a billion-dollar megaproject to go ahead. But relations between Dhaka and New Delhi are at an all-time low since the ousting of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina in August. So what's holding u...

we delve into the dynamic world of contemporary African art. From the vibrant scenes of the Dakar Biennale to global platforms, three influential women - a Senegalese art critic, an African-American photographer, and a Senegalese curator - share their insights. They discuss reclaiming Africa's artistic narratives, the interplay between history and modernity, and the evolving role of the diaspora i...

Trump’s executive order cutting aid to South Africa stems from his claims of human rights abuses against white farmers. But how accurate are his accusations, and what’s really behind them?

The global institutions meant to safeguard a rules-based order and respect for international law are in peril. Amnesty International is raising the alarm, saying the system is failing. This time around, Donald Trump has made it clear he intends to write his own rules, leaving the rest of the world unsure of where it stands. Leaders are gathering at the Munich Security Conference, where they'll dis...

Americans have long grappled with a healthcare system controlled by private insurers and burdened by soaring costs and bureaucratic claim denials. But the recent shooting death of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO has reignited public anger, laying bare deep-seated frustrations with an industry widely seen as putting profits before patients.

'This is the beginning of the end' That's the message the US president is sending to the leaders of Russia and Ukraine Donald Trump seems confident a deal can be struck to bring a permanent end to the war in Ukraine, which is now entering its third year. But who will come out on top? Trump and Putin have plans to meet in Saudi Arabia and follow with mutual state visits. Is that a sign that Zelensk...

Seizing land of its white citizens without compensation – that’s the claim US President Donald Trump has used to justify cutting off aid to South Africa, pointing to the recently passed Expropriation Act. His South African-born advisor, Elon Musk, has added fuel to the fire, accusing the country of having openly racist laws. But what’s really behind South African land reform?

For the first time since the 1930s, the far right is on the verge of a national electoral breakthrough in Germany. February’s snap parliamentary election is looming, with the opinion polls putting the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party second with about 18-20 percent. The AfD is anti-immigration, anti-European Union, often pro-Putin and is being monitored by German intelligence agencies. Could di...

The Paris summit has drawn nearly 100 world leaders and tech firms with the consensus that 2025 is not the year for new AI regulations. France says it's time to simplify the rules in Europe to allow advances -- or risk being left behind. In January Chinese start-up DeepSeek disrupted Wall Street and Silicon Valley. Stocks plunged when it launched a cheaper and more efficient chat model to rival Am...

How can African art be reclaimed and re-defined so that African voices are amplified? Like in many other fields, people from the continent have been overlooked or underrepresented in the art world. So how can that change?  In this episode of Now You Know, we chat with Adora Mba from ADA Contemporary Art Gallery in Ghana. She tells us about her mission to showcase emerging African artists and resha...

US President Donald Trump is accusing South Africa of human rights violations against its white farmers. He's cut assistance that includes critical HIV medication. Trump cited a law that allows the South African government to seize farmland and its genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, for his decision. South African-born adviser to Trump - Elon Musk - is also accusin...