- The EU wants to increase deportations and supports ‘return hubs’ in third countries The Associated Press
- Europe cracks down on migration. The far right is cheering. POLITICO Europe
- EU plans to deport more migrants, create 'return hubs' DW (English)
- EU lays groundwork for building deportation centres in distant countries Euronews
- EU plan to deport more people will lead to ‘prolonged detention’, say critics The Guardian
Final ruling bars far-right Georgescu from Romanian vote
Calin Georgescu loses a bid to overturn a ruling barring him from participating in next May's vote.
Final ruling bars far-right Georgescu from Romanian vote
Calin Georgescu loses a bid to overturn a ruling barring him from participating in next May's vote.
Retreat! Ukrainian Brigades Appear To Be Evacuating Kursk. – Forbes
- Retreat! Ukrainian Brigades Appear To Be Evacuating Kursk. Forbes
- Russia Ukraine Live: Ukraine agrees to accept US 30-day ceasefire proposal Reuters
- Russia Begins Assault on Ukrainian-Occupied Town in Kursk Region The New York Times
- Video appears to show Russians advancing in Kursk region CNN
- Ukraine under pressure in Russia's Kursk region ABC News
Ukraine accepts ceasefire proposal, agrees to start talks with Russia
The US says Ukraine has accepted a ceasefire proposal and agreed to start negotiations to end the war with Russia.
Deterrence is a key issue as army chiefs from 30-plus countries talk about a Ukraine force – The Associated Press
- Deterrence is a key issue as army chiefs from 30-plus countries talk about a Ukraine force The Associated Press
- Europe Weighs Peacekeeping Role in Ukraine Amid Trump’s Embrace of Russia The New York Times
- In rare meeting without U.S. ally, Western army chiefs meet to show Ukraine unity Reuters
- Europe steps up to fund its own defense, provide security for Ukraine after Trump threats Fox News
- 'Didn't want to endanger his life' — JD Vance on criticism from his cousin who fought in Ukraine Kyiv Independent
Deadly Pakistan train hijack: What happened, and what’s next?
Separatist Baloch group claims responsibility, says it has killed six security personnel, holds hundreds hostage.
South Sudan’s government denies Ugandan troops have deployed to Juba – BBC.com
- South Sudan's government denies Ugandan troops have deployed to Juba BBC.com
- Uganda deploys troops in South Sudan as civil war fears grow Al Jazeera English
- UPDF spokesperson confirms deployment of troops in South Sudan Radio Tamazuj
- Uganda says it has deployed troops in South Sudan capital Reuters
- Uganda deploys troops to South Sudan to secure capital - military chief Yahoo
FACT CHECK: TRUMP CHANGES COURSE ON UKRAINE
In this Fact Check, Al Jazeera’s @khalidmajzoubofficial examines claims made by Donald Trump about the war in Ukraine
Militants say 214 people taken hostage as train hijacked in Pakistan
Baloch Liberation Army claims to have killed 30 military personnel after blowing up tracks in Balochistan region
A separatist militant group in Pakistan’s south-western Balochistan province says it has taken 214 hostages including military personnel after hijacking a train, as the country’s security situation continues to decline sharply.
The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) blew up the tracks and fired on the Jaffar Express train as it travelled through a tunnel in a remote and mountainous area, bringing the train to a halt.
Continue reading...Syrian president launches probe into deadly fighting
Syria’s president vows to investigate clashes between pro-Assad fighters and security forces that killed hundreds.
Ukrainian drone barrage hits Russia as peace talks begin
The Ukrainian military launched its largest drone barrage to date against Russia amid talks with the US in Saudi Arabia.
Ukraine Hits Major Russian Refinery In Massive Drone Attack – OilPrice.com
- Ukraine Hits Major Russian Refinery In Massive Drone Attack OilPrice.com
- Ukraine Says Its Drones Hit Major Oil Refinery in Moscow Bloomberg
- Putin unwilling to compromise on Ukraine, sets maximalist demands, Bloomberg reports. Kyiv Independent
- Ukraine says it struck oil facilities in Russia's Moscow, Oryol regions Reuters
- Ukraine's General Staff reports defence forces struck strategic Russian targets overnight Ukrainska Pravda
Man arrested in cargo ship crash with tanker carrying US military fuel – Defense News
UK police arrest man over oil tanker and cargo ship collision in North Sea
One sailor presumed dead after crash, unidentified man detained on suspicion of ‘manslaughter’.
Rodrigo Duterte’s downfall marks dramatic end to Philippines power struggle
The ex-president is on his way to the International Criminal Court following his arrest in Manila.
Romania’s top court rejects Georgescu’s appeal, bars him from running for president – POLITICO Europe
- Romania’s top court rejects Georgescu’s appeal, bars him from running for president POLITICO Europe
- Why JD Vance, Elon Musk Are Weighing In on Romania's Politics Bloomberg
- Romanian election mired in uncertainty after far-right Georgescu banned Reuters
- Barred from Romania’s presidential election rerun, Calin Georgescu appeals decision at top court The Associated Press
- In Romania, the far right has unleashed a tide of hate and resurrected our fascist ghosts | Andrei Popoviciu The Guardian
Philippines ex-leader Duterte on plane to The Hague after arrest
The ICC accuses him of "crimes against humanity" in a drugs crackdown that left thousands dead.
Watch: Video shows aftermath of Moscow drone strikes
The Russian defence ministry said 337 drones were intercepted over Russia and 91 of them were shot down over the Moscow region.
Syrian ethnic tensions erupt in deadly clashes, questioning Europe’s sanctions lift – Euronews
- Syrian ethnic tensions erupt in deadly clashes, questioning Europe's sanctions lift Euronews
- Entire families killed in Syria sectarian violence, UN says CNN
- Syria Violence Marked by Sectarian and Revenge Killings, War Monitor Says The New York Times
- Syria’s Transitional Honeymoon Is Over After Massacres and Disinformation The Washington Institute
- New Syrian leader Sharaa says killings of Alawites threaten unity, vows justice Reuters