‘Historic moment’: First climate action case goes on trial in US
Plaintiffs argue Montana's fossil fuel-reliant energy system violates their right to a clean and healthy environment.
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Five things to expect from Trump’s appearance in Florida court
Trump's US federal court appearance in documents case likely echoing New York indictment, with possible key differences.
In Silvio Berlusconi’s words: Offensive quotes and gaffes
The Italian leader offended several world leaders, including Obama and Merkel, and often insulted marginalised groups.
JPMorgan to pay $290m to settle with Epstein victims
Agreement would compensate victims who say JPMorgan ignored warnings about Epstein's abuse and kept him as a client.
Why is the EU offering Tunisia a financial assistance package?
The EU hopes to stem the number of refugees departing for Europe from the country's coast during an economic crisis.
Putin, Orban lead global tributes for Italy’s Silvio Berlusconi
Italian politicians, world leaders and sports figures remember the flamboyant figure, who has died at 86.
More than 45 killed in attack on DR Congo displacement camp: UN
CODECO fighters blamed for the attack on camp housing internally displaced persons in Ituri province.
The Pentagon Papers, Julian Assange and the right to know
Media groups that publish secret government data worry their ability to cite public interest as a defence could be lost.
UNESCO chief says US plans to rejoin in July
US officials say decision is motivated by concerns that China is filling gap left by US in UNESCO policymaking.
Nigeria eurobonds rise after suspension of Central Bank governor
Godwin Emefiele arrested by state secret police at the weekend after his suspension by Nigeria's president.
Pakistan gets first shipment of Russian crude under discount deal
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif calls arrival of the Russian crude a 'transformative day' for the crisis-ridden country.
Saudi Arabia, China’s tourists and Sino-Saudi relations
Tourism is a pillar of Saudi Vision 2030, and China ranks very high globally as a source of tourists.
Chechen forces sign contract with Russia after Wagner’s refusal
The move comes as the Kremlin attempts to control private armies fighting on its behalf in Ukraine.
Saudi Arabia signs $5.6bn EV deal as it eyes closer China ties
Riyadh leads the Arab region in boosting trade ties with Beijing as it looks to diversify its economy away from oil.
Ukraine hails first territory recaptured in counteroffensive
'First results' of counterattack praised as Ukraine troops claim to seize villages in the eastern Donetsk region.
Wagner mercenary boss brushes off Russian order to sign contracts
Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu gave the directive saying all 'volunteer detachments' must now sign military contracts.
British tourists missing after boat fire in Egypt’s Red Sea
Egyptian authorities say an electrical short circuit sparked a blaze on a scuba diving boat near Marsa Alam.
Scotland’s ex-leader Nicola Sturgeon arrested in finance probe
Sturgeon was arrested in connection with a police investigation into the Scottish National Party's funding.
EU offers Tunisia aid package, seeks tighter border control
The EU is considering a major financial package for the cash-strapped nation amid a growing refugee and migrant crisis.
Part of major US highway collapses after fire in Philadelphia
Video shows a massive concrete slab covering an entire section of the northbound lanes on Interstate 95.