Israel pounds Gaza, killing 70, despite Trump’s call for it to halt bombing
Donald Trump urges Hamas to move quickly to release captives and finalise negotiations over his plan to end the war.
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Greta Thunberg mistreated by Israeli forces in detention, activists say
Activists describe mistreatment after Israel intercepted Gaza aid flotilla and detained about 450 people.
Police fire water cannon at Georgia protesters near presidential palace
Opposition protests turned violent as riot police used tear gas and water cannon after disputed local elections.
Populist billionaire Andrej Babis’s party set to win Czech election
With most votes tallied, Babis’s ANO party is ahead, but it appears set to fall short of a majority in parliament.
Gaza protests under way in Europe as arrests made in London
Protests take place in Barcelona, Rome, Lisbon and London, where police made more than 100 arrests.
Munich airport resumes operations after more drone sightings halted flights
The German airport says that 46 flights had been cancelled or delayed, affecting 6,500 passengers.
Russian attack on passenger train in Ukraine’s Sumy kills one, injures 30
President Zelenskyy condemns Moscow's latest strike on Ukraine's railway infrastructure.
Israel says Gaza City still a ‘combat zone’ after Trump says ‘stop bombing’
The Israeli army repeats threat to Palestinians to leave northern Gaza to the south and not to return to Gaza City.
Death toll from Indonesia school collapse rises to 14 as more victims found
Authorities say they are using heavy equipment to look for the 49 people who remain missing.
Israeli air strikes hit Gaza despite Trump’s ‘stop bombing’ demand
Israeli air strikes and shelling destroy homes in Gaza, in defiance of Trump's ceasefire call.
Iran executes six fighters accused of ties to Israel: State media
Kurdish fighter Saman Mohammadi was also hanged for killing a Muslim leader, the Mizan News Agency reports.
World reacts to Hamas’s response to Trump’s Gaza plan
Hope-filled reactions follow Hamas’s response, which marks a potential turning point in Israel's two-year war on Gaza.
Japan’s LDP elects Takaichi as new leader, likely to be first female PM
If elected, Takaichi will face a host of issues, including an ageing population and growing unease about immigration.
Who are the candidates running to be Japan’s next prime minister?
Japan's governing Liberal Democratic Party is choosing its next leader on Saturday.
LIVE: Israel kills 7 people after Trump tells it to ‘stop bombing’ Gaza
US leader tells Israel it 'must immediately stop' bombing Gaza, says he believes Hamas is 'ready for a lasting peace'.
‘Will they change course?’: US Senate in deadlock over government shutdown
The third day of the US government shutdown has yielded no breakthrough as Democrats and Republicans split on spending.
Madagascar president refuses to step down as antigov’t protests continue
Protesters issue president 24-hour ultimatum to ‘respond favourably’ to demands, threatening 'all necessary measures'.
How did Hamas respond to Trump’s Gaza deal? What did Trump say in response?
Hamas has responded positively to Trump's Gaza peace proposal, but differences remain.
Musician Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentenced to four years in prison after apology
The famed hip-hop mogul told the court that his actions were 'disgusting' and 'shameful' in a plea for leniency.
First lawsuit filed challenging Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee
The lawsuit claims Trump does not have the authority to override the law that created the H-1B visa programme.