Women from Syria's Alawite minority tell of kidnap and rapeI would scream in my sleep: Women from Syria's Alawite minority tell of kidnap and rapeBBCWarning: This report contains accounts of sexual assault and violence that some readers may find distressing.Ramia was preparing for a family picnic, on a warm summer day in her village in Latakia province in western Syria, when a white car drove...

Food prices are surging in Russia. Is the war hitting Russians in the pocket?Olga Shamina,Yaroslava KiryukhinaandSergei Kagermazov,BBC News RussianBBCPrices have risen steadily in Russia since the beginning of the full-scale invasion in Ukraine"Life is becoming more expensive," complains Alexander, a Moscow-based advertising specialist who works for a big corporation.In the course of one month...

China is piling pressure on Japan's Sanae Takaichi. Will it work?China is hitting Japan where it hurts. Will PM Takaichi give in?Tessa WongAsia Digital ReporterAFP via Getty ImagesAnalysts say Takaichi's huge win at the recent election has given her political capital to stand firm against ChinaLast month at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo, after receiving thousands of tearful goodbyes from Japanese fans, Xiao...

'Stumble' Release Schedule: When Does the Next Episode Hit Peacock? Why You Can Trust CNET Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Reviews ethics statement The mocumentary cheerleading show is taking another week off. Meara covers streaming service...

Apple’s rumored MacBook Neo, a lower-cost, colorful laptop, could launch this week In Brief Posted: 9:22 AM PST · March 3, 2026 Image Credits:Apple According to multiple reports, Apple is working on a low-cost MacBook, which would allow the company to compete with inexpensive laptops for the first time. As Apple drips out news this week...