Trumps says Iran can play at World Cup in US after FIFA confirmation
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino has said Iran will play their World Cup matches, leading to agreement from US President.
US-Venezuela direct flights resume after seven-year suspension
The first direct US-Venezuela commercial flight in seven years departed Miami for Caracas on Thursday.
Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla near Crete and detains 175 activists
Pro-Palestinian activists say 22 boats carrying aid for Gaza were illegally intercepted in international waters near the Greek island.
RSF condemns ‘kidnapping’ of three journalists on board Gaza aid flotilla
Among the detained journalists are Al Jazeera correspondent Hafed Mribah and cameraman Mahmut Yavuz.
Trump says US studying troop cuts in Germany, as spat with Merz intensifies
His remarks come after the German chancellor criticised the US approach to the war in Iran.
Deadly Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
At least nine people - including two children - were killed, according to Lebanon's health ministry.
US passes law to resume DHS funding and end partial government shutdown
Trump signs funding measure, which excludes ICE, ending weeks-long crisis that left many federal workers without pay.
Uganda court sentences man to death for killing four children at nursery
Christopher Okello Onyum sentenced for fatal stabbing of four children aged between one and three years old.
The World Met to Talk Climate Change. The U.S. Wasn’t Invited. – The New York Times
- The World Met to Talk Climate Change. The U.S. Wasn’t Invited. The New York Times
- ‘Historic breakthrough’: Colombia climate talks end with hopes raised for fossil fuel phaseout The Guardian
- In the midst of an energy crisis, countries make plans to ditch oil, gas and coal NPR
- Trump snubbed by gathering of global leaders in Colombia Euronews.com
- Countries end Colombia fossil fuel summit with focus on next steps and financing The Washington Post
Belgium plans to nationalise nuclear power plants
Prime Minister Bart De Wever said the move would see "less dependence on fossil fuel imports and more control over our own supply".
Israeli forces intercept Gaza aid flotilla and plans to drop off activists in Greece – AP News
- Israeli forces intercept Gaza aid flotilla and plans to drop off activists in Greece AP News
- RSF condemns ‘kidnapping’ of three journalists on board Gaza aid flotilla Al Jazeera
- Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla near Crete and detains 175 activists BBC
- Italy condemns 'unlawful' Israeli interception of Gaza aid flotilla Reuters
- Israel Intercepts Aid Flotilla Heading to Breach Naval Blockade of Gaza The New York Times
Trump says Tennessee next to redistrict after US Voting Rights Act ruling
Ruling weakening Voting Rights Act opens door to more states redrawing maps, diluting voting power of minority groups.
Mexico’s Sheinbaum questions US claims of drug ties to Sinaloa governor
US prosecutors unsealed an indictment charging Ruben Rocha and nine others over alleged Sinaloa cartel links.
‘A new chapter’: first commercial flight from US since 2019 lands in Venezuela
Four months after US capture of Nicolás Maduro, officials hail repairing of ties as airliner touches down in Caracas
US and Venezuelan officials have hailed a new era in diplomatic relations as the first direct commercial flight between the two countries in more than seven years landed in Caracas.
Nearly four months ago, US special forces attack helicopters and planes swept into the skies over Venezuela’s capital after Donald Trump ordered the capture of its president, Nicolás Maduro.
Continue reading...US House votes to end government shutdown over immigration operations
The bill, already cleared by the US Senate, now moves to the desk of President Donald Trump who is expected to swiftly sign the legislation.
Iran will play World Cup games in US according to FIFA chief Infantino
Iran's place at the US cohosted 2026 event has been in doubt since the US-Israeli war on their country.
Russia’s windfall from the Iran war is temporary. Ukraine’s isn’t. – Breaking Defense
- Russia’s windfall from the Iran war is temporary. Ukraine’s isn’t. Breaking Defense
- Despite a Boost to Russia From the Iran War, Ukraine Has Gained the Upper Hand World Politics Review
- The Ukrainian Miracle The Weekly Dish | Andrew Sullivan
- Opinion | Meet the New Leader of the Free World The New York Times
- EA-Ukraine VideoCast: Putin Wobbles Amid Stalemate and Ukrainian Counter-Attacks EA WorldView
Piracy rises off Somalia as US-Israeli war on Iran diverts naval forces
More than a dozen sailors, mostly from Pakistan, are being held by Somali pirates as hijackings and harassment surge.
Plymouth WW2 bomb to be blown up as 1,200 homes evacuated – BBC
UK raises terror threat level following antisemitic attack – DW.com
- UK raises terror threat level following antisemitic attack DW.com
- UK terrorism threat level raised to severe after Golders Green attack BBC
- Scared and angry UK Jews demand government do more to address antisemitic violence The Times of Israel
- ‘Visibly Jewish’ people are ‘not safe’ in Britain, chief rabbi says after stabbing attack CNN
- UK raises terror threat to severe after Golders Green stabbing Yahoo