Romanian jet fighter shoots down suspected Russian drone
The incident adds to concern that Moscow’s war on Ukraine risks spilling over to entangle neighbouring NATO states.
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US records 2,318 measles cases, already surpassing 2025 total
Scientists warn that falling vaccination rates leave vulnerable groups such as young children more exposed to disease.
Life without refrigerators: Gaza residents fight heat and food spoilage
Gaza families endure scorching summers without refrigerators, struggling to preserve food, medicine and basics.
‘Extremely disappointing’: US trade partners respond to Trump’s new tariffs
Countries question Trump administration's latest round of tariffs, which relate to forced labour claims.
Yemen’s valleys and farms are full of dangerous plastic waste
Yemen's eastern Wadi Dawan valley is picturesque, but on closer inspection the scourge of plastic waste is clear to see.
LIVE: Israeli settlers attack West Bank’s Nablus, shooting leaves six dead
Four Palestinians and two Israelis killed after about 20 settlers raid the village of Tal in occupied West Bank.
Netanyahu to meet Trump at White House next week amid Iran war escalation
Visit will be Netanyahu's seventh to White House, underscoring US commitment during war with Iran, genocide in Gaza.
What to know about the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, take two
Perennially controversial dinner is back, with Trump set to attend, after a gunman derailed the proceedings in April.
Indian student protests: What’s next after Modi’s promise on exam leaks?
Leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) insist on the removal of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
US summons Malaysia envoy over Israel policy
Malaysia does not have any diplomatic ties with Israel and has long maintained its support for the Palestinian cause.
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigns
Shahabuddin, 76, cited health reasons for leaving two years before his five-year term was meant to expire.
At least 21 killed as Ukraine and Russia continue to trade attacks
Strikes target Ukrainian defence industry event, Russia’s Kirov and more Wildberries warehouses.
Is the US-Saudi nuclear deal on, or in limbo?
Trump's last-minute demand for Saudi normalisation with Israel has complicated the already sensitive deal.
South African court pauses impeachment process against president
The 'Farmgate' scandal nearly cost President Cyril Ramaphosa the leadership of his African National Congress in 2022.
Andy Burnham’s Number 10 North changes the postcode, but not the politics
As Andy Burnham moves part of Downing Street to Manchester, Scotland and Wales are asking what it means for devolution.
Trump imposes new double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries
With existing 10 percent levies set to expire, Trump issues new tariffs on 60 countries under forced labour provision.
Israel bombs Gaza after displacement orders, kills two Palestinians
Humanitarian situation in Gaza is 'desperate', UN official says, as Israeli violations of 'ceasefire' intensify.
UN envoy for Yemen ‘alarmed’ by Houthis’ Red Sea attacks, calls for talks
Hans Grundberg warns that further confrontation risks 'deepening the suffering of the Yemeni people'.
Iran war live: Trump weighs ‘massive attack’ on Iran
Trump says he is considering a ‘massive attack’, as Iran's Araghchi says 'mindless aggression' won't help a deal.
Trump expands voluntary pledge to blunt AI-driven utility bill surges
White House hails pledge that seeks to shield consumers from the cost of energy for data centres as 'historic'.