Column by Hind Braim

Switzerland has returned an ancient Egyptian funerary mask dating to the second century BC after authorities seized it during criminal proceedings over its illegal import.

Scientists have identified a new species of wild cat in Bolivia. The discovery is the first formal recognition of a new feline species in more than 100 years.

Large-scale war has become the world’s most prominent geopolitical risk, with 36% of experts surveyed by the United Nations saying its effects could reach a significant share of humanity within a year.

SpaceX is preparing to launch Starship’s 14th flight as soon as September 22, with the company targeting the mission for the rocket’s first attempt to reach orbit around Earth.

The World Trade Organization has called for reforms to its global trade rules, warning that deeper fragmentation could leave the world economy up to 6.9% smaller by 2050.

Nairobi will host the World Athletics Championships in 2029, bringing the sport’s flagship event to Africa for the first time, while Munich has been selected to stage the 2031 edition.

Morocco’s men’s wheelchair basketball team lost 79-47 to Brazil on Tuesday in Ottawa, ending its run at the 2026 IWBF World Championships.

NASA and IBM have launched an open-source artificial intelligence model designed to help scientists analyze the Moon’s surface, map craters and volcanic features, and identify areas where water ice could be stable.

Turkish actress Tûba Büyüküstün will chair the international jury of the sixth Marrakech Short Film Festival, which will take place in Marrakech from September 25 to 30.