Israel confirms transfer of 4 more bodies from Gaza
Four more bodies of deceased captives from Gaza have been handed over to the International Red Cross.
Hamas reasserts control in a chaotic Gaza, posing a risk to the fragile ceasefire – AP News
- Hamas reasserts control in a chaotic Gaza, posing a risk to the fragile ceasefire AP News
- Masked fighters seen executing men in Gaza City as Hamas fights with rival groups CNN
- Hamas carries out public executions — just hours after peace treaty signing New York Post
- Gaza City clashes between Hamas and clan members leave 27 dead BBC
- After Trump declares ‘war is over,’ Hamas executes rivals in Gaza to reassert control Fox News
Qatar beats UAE to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026
Qatar appeared at the 2022 World Cup as tournament hosts, but the 2026 edition is their first via qualification route.
Turkiye dispatches ship with 900 tonnes of food for Gaza
Under the new ceasefire, the Turkish ship, the Akdeniz, is sailing to Egypt's El-Arish port with food supplies for Gaza.
Military says it has seized power in Madagascar after president moves to ‘safe place’
The military promises elections within two years, but President Rajoelina insists he is still in charge.
Trump says six were killed in US strike on another boat allegedly carrying drugs near Venezuela
UN has condemned US strikes on small boats it believes to be trafficking drugs as extrajudicial executions
Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the United States has struck another small boat that he accuses of carrying drugs in waters off the coast of Venezuela, killing six people aboard.
“The strike was conducted in International Waters, and six male narcoterrorists aboard the vessel were killed in the strike,” Trump said in a statement on his Truth Social social media platform. “No U.S. Forces were harmed.”
Continue reading...Dozens hospitalised in Tunisia’s Gabes amid environmental crisis
Local official says more than 120 people hospitalised in the city amid surge in reported cases of respiratory problems.
Trump says Hamas will be forced to disarm or ‘we will disarm them’
US president says it should take place in a ‘reasonable period of time’ amid questions over group’s status
Donald Trump has said that Hamas will be forced to disarm after questions swirled around the group’s status following the signing of a peace deal meant to bring an end to the war in Gaza.
Speaking with reporters on Tuesday, Trump said: “If they don’t disarm, we will disarm them and it will happen quickly and perhaps violently.
Continue reading...Osimhen hat-trick sends Nigeria to playoffs as South Africa reach World Cup
South Africa book their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as Nigeria are pushed into CAF playoffs despite beating Benin.
Israel identifies bodies of first four dead hostages returned by Hamas
The first four deceased hostages to be returned are Guy Illouz, Bipin Joshi, Yossi Sharabi and Daniel Peretz.
Trump must be an honest broker in Gaza
Political analyst Sarah Eltantawi says ceasefire in Gaza is a result of public pressure and Trump should recognise that.
Palestinians see a long road to normalcy as ceasefire unfolds in Gaza
While Israeli bombardment has largely stopped, Palestinians in Gaza are careful to not feel overly optimistic.
Palestinians see ‘new Nakba’ in West Bank villages as demolitions return
Israeli forces have carried out multiple demolitions in the West Bank's Khallet al-Daba in 2025.
‘Show Israel the red card’: Protesters urge boycott of Israel at World Cup
Israel’s World Cup qualifier versus Italy was played under heavy security and protests just days after a Gaza ceasefire.
French pair sentenced in Iran on spying charges
The defendants are believed to be couple Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris, who were arrested in 2022.
‘He transformed R&B forever’ – Stars pay tribute to D’Angelo, after his death at 51
The Grammy-winning singer, who died of cancer, "transformed R&B forever", says Beyoncé.
‘The shining star of our family’: R&B singer D’Angelo passes away at age 51
Musicians including Jill Scott and Tyler, the Creator, remembered D'Angelo as a 'genius' as tributes poured in.
Military seizes power in Madagascar following anti-government protests – NPR
- Military seizes power in Madagascar following anti-government protests NPR
- Military says it has seized power in Madagascar after president moves to 'safe place' BBC
- Madagascar’s Gen Z drives protests, but offers few answers on what’s next Reuters
- Madagascar Rejoices After Military Takeover and Impeachment The New York Times
- Madagascar military says it seizes power, suspends institutions Al Jazeera
French PM suspends Macron’s pension plan before no-confidence vote
Sébastien Lecornu hopes delaying changes until after 2027 election will win him enough support to survive
France’s prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, has suspended Emmanuel Macron’s flagship 2023 pension overhaul until after the 2027 presidential election in the hope of winning over enough Socialist deputies to survive a no-confidence vote.
In a welcome respite for the embattled French president, the left-leaning party, which holds the balance of power in a deeply divided parliament, suggested in response on Tuesday that it would not back any of the no-confidence motions to be voted on later this week.
Continue reading...Elite military unit says it has seized power in Madagascar
Announcement comes after country’s parliament impeaches president after weeks of anti-government protests
An elite military unit said it had taken power in Madagascar on Tuesday, after the country’s parliament impeached president Andry Rajoelina after weeks of anti-government protests.
Rajoelina, who said on Monday in a Facebook Live video that he had gone into hiding after attempts to kill him, had refused demands to step down, but the demonstrators won the backing of the influential Capsat unit at the weekend.
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