As US Supreme Court girds for Trump cases, can it be an 'effective firewall'?

As US Supreme Court girds for Trump cases, can it be an 'effective firewall'?
As US Supreme Court girds for Trump cases, can it be an 'effective firewall'?

As US Supreme Court girds for Trump cases, can it be an 'effective firewall'?
France dismisses Russia's claims over journalists' visa amid spat
France dismisses Russia's claims over journalists' visa amid spat
Burmese refugee dies after discharge from shut US-funded clinic, says family

Burmese refugee dies after discharge from shut US-funded clinic, says family
Sweden to tighten gun laws after mass shooting at school

Sweden to tighten gun laws after mass shooting at school
Russia designates Norwegian media outlet an 'undesirable organisation'
Russia designates Norwegian media outlet an 'undesirable organisation'
UK's tougher immigration policy risks trapping victims in modern slavery

UK's tougher immigration policy risks trapping victims in modern slavery
Rubio says people will have to relocate in "interim" while Gaza is rebuilt

Rubio says people will have to relocate in "interim" while Gaza is rebuilt
Factbox-Gun ownership rules in Sweden

Factbox-Gun ownership rules in Sweden
A recipe for radicalism: Jordan raises red flags over Trump's relocation plan

A recipe for radicalism: Jordan raises red flags over Trump's relocation plan
UN Special Rapporteur criticises Israel withdrawal from UN Human Rights Council

UN Special Rapporteur criticises Israel withdrawal from UN Human Rights Council
UK will oppose any effort to displace Palestinians, minister says

UK will oppose any effort to displace Palestinians, minister says
Top German court says extradition of non-binary suspect to Hungary was unlawful

Top German court says extradition of non-binary suspect to Hungary was unlawful
Canada says its position on Gaza has not changed, backs two-state solution

Canada says its position on Gaza has not changed, backs two-state solution
US immigration raids target illegal immigrants in Aurora, Colorado

US immigration raids target illegal immigrants in Aurora, Colorado
Trump has offered for US to be responsible for reconstruction of Gaza, Rubio says

Trump has offered for US to be responsible for reconstruction of Gaza, Rubio says
Malawi orders troops to prepare withdrawal from eastern Congo

Malawi orders troops to prepare withdrawal from eastern Congo
Explainer-How Trump's Gaza proposals could violate international law

Explainer-How Trump's Gaza proposals could violate international law
Prosecutor prepares new indictment for Istanbul mayor over critical remarks

Prosecutor prepares new indictment for Istanbul mayor over critical remarks
Tunisian court hands lengthy prison terms to top politicians

Tunisian court hands lengthy prison terms to top politicians
Sweden's king and queen visit site of mass shooting

Sweden's king and queen visit site of mass shooting
A button and a buckle: the memory of Franco's firing squads 85 years on

A button and a buckle: the memory of Franco's firing squads 85 years on
France rejects Trump's proposal to control Gaza, resettle Palestinians

France rejects Trump's proposal to control Gaza, resettle Palestinians
US aid freeze is new threat for ailing Myanmar refugees on Thai border

US aid freeze is new threat for ailing Myanmar refugees on Thai border
Factbox-Trump proposes US takeover of Gaza

Factbox-Trump proposes US takeover of Gaza
Explainer-What is El Salvador's mega-prison holding Venezuelans deported from the US?

Explainer-What is El Salvador's mega-prison holding Venezuelans deported from the US?
Mexico will not allow US to send Mexicans to Guantanamo, foreign minister says

Mexico will not allow US to send Mexicans to Guantanamo, foreign minister says
Trump suggests permanently displacing Palestinians from Gaza

Trump suggests permanently displacing Palestinians from Gaza
Erdogan discusses tackling Kurdish militants with Syria's Sharaa in Ankara

Erdogan discusses tackling Kurdish militants with Syria's Sharaa in Ankara
Belgium’s new PM plans tougher migration, nuclear revival, and defence boost

Belgium’s new PM plans tougher migration, nuclear revival, and defence boost
Georgia plans tougher penalties for protesters amid political crisis

Georgia plans tougher penalties for protesters amid political crisis
German conservatives fall in poll ahead of election

German conservatives fall in poll ahead of election
Ecuador's Noboa touts law and order progress as he seeks reelection

Ecuador's Noboa touts law and order progress as he seeks reelection
Explainer-What is USAID and why has it become a target for Trump and Musk?

Explainer-What is USAID and why has it become a target for Trump and Musk?
Ecuador to shutter borders over weekend, militarize ports

Ecuador to shutter borders over weekend, militarize ports
Eastern Congo rebel alliance declares ceasefire starting on Feb. 4

Eastern Congo rebel alliance declares ceasefire starting on Feb. 4
Congo demands international sanctions 'to stop Rwanda'

Congo demands international sanctions 'to stop Rwanda'
Southern and East African leaders to hold joint summit on Congo conflict

Southern and East African leaders to hold joint summit on Congo conflict
Gazans in Egypt reject displacement, grapple with decision when to go home

Gazans in Egypt reject displacement, grapple with decision when to go home
Canadians cancel trips, ban American booze after Trump's tariffs

Canadians cancel trips, ban American booze after Trump's tariffs
Analysis-Trump plans to invoke obscure 18th century wartime law in bid for mass deportations

Analysis-Trump plans to invoke obscure 18th century wartime law in bid for mass deportations
Explainer-What is the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 that Trump wants to use in deportations?

Explainer-What is the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 that Trump wants to use in deportations?
Polish PM Tusk says attempts to wage trade wars are a mistake

Polish PM Tusk says attempts to wage trade wars are a mistake
US ends protections for thousands of Venezuelans, NY Times reports

US ends protections for thousands of Venezuelans, NY Times reports
Tens of thousands protest in Berlin against proposed German immigration crackdown

Tens of thousands protest in Berlin against proposed German immigration crackdown
Italy court again blocks migrant detentions in Albania, in blow to Meloni

Italy court again blocks migrant detentions in Albania, in blow to Meloni
Migration law gamble backfires for Germany's conservative chancellor hopeful

Migration law gamble backfires for Germany's conservative chancellor hopeful
Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes

Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes
‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders

‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders
ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns

ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns
The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business

The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business
Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms

Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms
Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?

Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?
Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million

Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million
The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion

The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion
Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade

Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade
US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago

US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago
‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear

‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear
El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing

El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing
Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation

Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation
Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates

Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates
Where can you legally change your gender?

Where can you legally change your gender?
Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last

Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last
More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries

More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries
Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419

Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419
Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation

Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation
Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike

Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike
Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’

Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’
Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over

Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over
Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world

Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft
Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open

Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open
Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war

Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war
FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft

FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft
Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches

Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches
GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation

GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation
Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy

Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy