Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May

The price of Brent crude rose more than 5% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.

Ebola death toll in DR Congo surpasses 1,000

More than 1,000 people have died in the latest Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, according to official government data.

Has Russia helped Iran target CIA sites in the Gulf?

Reports of Iran targeting sites belonging to the US's CIA first emerged in the early days of the Iran war.

How shipping insurance rates are rising, as Hormuz, Bab al-Mandeb shut down

Insurance rates through Hormuz are currently four times the five-year average.

Kuwait-Iraq border crossing hit in drone attack

Kuwait's Defence Ministry said a drone attack hit the Abdali border crossing with Iraq, causing damage but no casualties

How are companies, governments responding to the OpenAI hack?

OpenAI's AI models hacked into another company, prompting calls for scrutiny of safeguards for advanced AI systems.

Ghanaians' ICC petition over migrant attacks 'opportunistic', says South Africa

The petition argues the violence against migrants in South Africa could amount to crimes against humanity.

Rebuilding Gaza to cost $71bn, must include Palestinians, report finds

Rebuilding the enclave will cost seven times the combined cost of all past offensives, says joint report.

Kashmiri activist Khurram Parvez and journalist Irfan Mehraj freed on bail

Indian authorities release the two men after years in prison although both remain under tight court-imposed restrictions

Why do some of the cheapest cities cost the most to live in?

A worker in Cairo can afford 22 hamburgers a month. In Tel Aviv, more than 200. AJLabs counts a salary in Big Mac meals.