The human cost of the war in Sudan, three years onIt has been three years since civil war erupted in Sudan - leading to what is considered the world's worst humanitarian crisis.The conflict has seen human suffering on a huge scale, with 65% of the population in need of food, water, shelter and medicine.Thousands of people have been killed, and millions forcibly displaced.World diplomacy has had...

Inside Venezuela's political transition after Maduro's oustingVenezuela has entered a period of political transition following the ousting of former president Nicolás Maduro on 3 January 2026. The US and Venezuela have agreed to re-establish diplomatic and consular relations, with the two sides promising to make an effort to promote stability, support economic recovery and advanced political...

Biathlon medallist Sturla Holm Laegreid admits cheating on girlfriendNorwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Laegreid confessed on live television to cheating on his girlfriend moments after winning bronze in the Winter Olympics.The 28-year-old, who won his first individual Olympic medal in the 20km individual biathlon at Milan-Cortina, admitted he had an affair three months ago and called it "my...

Watch: How war in Iran may affect food and fuel pricesAs the US and Israel continue strikes on Iran, and with retaliatory strikes hitting nearby Middle East states, key shipping routes are being disrupted. Oil and gas production in the region is also being affected.The BBC's Nick Marsh examines how the war could cause a rise in living costs around the world.1 hour agoIranCost of Living...

VC Ron Conway says he has a ‘rare form of cancer’ In Brief Posted: 1:00 PM PDT · April 18, 2026 Image Credits:TechCrunch Longtime venture capitalist Ron Conway said Friday that he was “recently diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.” In a post on X, Conway wrote that he “will be stepping back from some of my usual activities,” but he will...