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A military court in the DRC sentenced US citizens and dozens of others for their role in a failed coup attempt in May.(Image credit: Samy Ntumba Shambuyi)

In Australia, a federal election may still be months away, but immigration — in particular the number of foreign students — is already a focus of political debate.

A war and famine in Sudan have displaced over 10 million people, with no sign of letting up. It’s the largest displacement crisis in the world, and refugees have fled as far as Europe.

Teamwork can really pay off. Continue reading…

The Security Council is the United Nations' most powerful body, with the ability to impose sanctions and authorize the use of force. There are five permanent members of the council: Russia, France, China, the U.S and Britain. And any one of those permanent members can veto council resolutions. The U.S. is proposing expanding the number of permanent members, including two permanent seats for African countries. We talk to the U.S. […]

New White House rules would close a tax loophole that lets Shein and Temu cheaply ship from China to American shoppers. The Biden administration says it undercuts U.S. workers, retailers and manufacturers.(Image credit: Charles Rex Arbogast/AP)

Watch Eddie Vedder's group put their own spin on the 1975 tune. Continue reading…

The 'Future Past' Eddie combines his 'Somewhere in Time' and 'Senjutsu' album cover looks. Continue reading…

Congolese athletes Mireille Nganga and sprinter Emmanuel Grace Mouambako, as well as a guide accompanying Mouambako, were reported missing shortly after competing in the 2024 Paralympic Games.(Image credit: Elsa)

In an effort to address its shrinking population and aging work force, over 15 years, China will raise the retirement age for men to 63, and for women to 55 or 58 years depending on their jobs.(Image credit: Andy Wong)