Insights beyond the headline
Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani: former al Qaeda chief who led overthrow of Syria’s Assad?
As the commander of al Qaeda's franchise in the Syrian civil war, Abu Mohammed al-Golani was a shadowy figure who kept out…
Notre-Dame Cathedral reopens on Saturday. Here’s what to know
Paris' Notre-Dame Cathedral reopens on Saturday, Dec. 7, five and a half years after fire destroyed its roof and spire and caused…
Foreign armies in Syria and how they came to be there
Some background on the foreign armies in Syria
What’s next in France’s political and budget crises?
France's minority government is in a precarious position, with the far-right National Rally party promising to force the collapse of Prime Minister…
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire: What does the US-brokered truce include?
Israel and Lebanese armed group Hezbollah are set to implement a ceasefire early on Wednesday as part of a U.S.-proposed deal for…
Costs of Israel-Hezbollah conflict on Lebanon, Israel
The main costs of the conflict, which escalated dramatically two months ago when Israel went on the offensive against the Iran-backed group
COP29 – How does $300 billion stack up?
Countries agreed at the U.N.'s COP29 climate conference to spend $300 billion on annual climate finance. Here are some ways of understanding…
Who are Trump’s cabinet picks so far and who is in the running?
The early picks and top contenders for some of the key posts overseeing defense, intelligence, health, diplomacy, trade, immigration and economic policymaking.
ATACMS: What to know about US missiles that were given to Ukraine
There are several variants of Army Tactical Missile Systems, a long-range missile system that often carries varying amounts of cluster bomblets.
How will the next leader of the Church of England be picked?
How will the next leader of the Church of England be picked?
Understanding COP29: Key Climate Terminology Explained
With U.N. climate talks tackling complex topics from energy policy to global financial aid, the annual summit has developed its own ever-growing…
Understanding the Assisted Dying Bill in England and Wales
Proposals to give terminally ill people in England and Wales the right to choose to end their life have been discussed in…