White House official claims gunman in Michigan attack ‘hated’ Mormons
Authorities say they are still searching for a motive in shooting and fire that killed at least four people at a church.
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Iraqi man convicted for trafficking people to fight for Russia in Ukraine
The man formed groups that were sent off to fight for money or in hopes of eventually getting to Europe.
Why is the UK introducing digital IDs – and why are they so controversial?
Keir Starmer's digital ID proposal has been criticised by rivals and civil liberties groups over privacy concerns.
Pro-Palestine activist interrupts UK minister speech at Labour conference
The protester disrupts Rachel Reeves' speech to demand the government end 'complicity' in the war in Gaza.
Trial opens for ex-Mali PM jailed by military rulers over ‘solidarity’ post
General Goita has secured a five-year term as president for himself, and elections are postponed indefinitely in Mali.
How much extra power would a government shutdown give Trump?
Trump could use executive power to reshape federal agencies and force layoffs during a shutdown, experts say.
China and North Korea agree to resist ‘hegemony’, Foreign Ministry says
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi holds talks with his North Korean counterpart, Choe Son Hui, in Beijing.
‘It’s about time’: Trump says he will join gathering of US military leaders
Hundreds of top-ranking officers to convene in Quantico after being summoned by US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,313
Here are the key events on day 1,313 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
‘Horrific’: Israel bombs hospitals, residential towers amid Gaza onslaught
The Israeli military targets hospitals and multistorey buildings as it intensifies its offensive to seize Gaza City.
Moldova’s pro-EU party takes lead in election as vote counting under way
Moldovans await the results of a closely-watched parliamentary election, amid claims of Russian interference.
Hezbollah a ‘legitimate political party’ within Lebanon, US envoy says
Tom Barrack says Hezbollah’s legitimacy within Lebanon’s political system makes solving conflict with Israel difficult.
Taliban releases US citizen Amir Amiri after Qatari mediation
Amiri is the fifth US citizen held by the Taliban government in Afghanistan to be freed this year.
Eric Adams says he is dropping out of New York City mayoral race
Adams bows out, leaving the race between Democrat Zohran Mamdani and former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
UK’s governing Labour party holds annual conference amid far-right surge
The UK PM, who faces a potential leadership challenge, has also faced criticism over his policy on Israel's war on Gaza.
US shooter kills at least four at Mormon church in Michigan
At least eight others injured in shooting and fire in Grand Blanc Township, and suspect shot dead by police.
Denmark bans drone flights after latest drone sightings at military bases
Drone sorties over past week have caused the temporary closures of several Danish airports, raising security concerns.
Hamas tells Israel to cease Gaza City attacks as captives’ lives in danger
Israeli tanks are advancing in Tal al-Hawa, Sabra and other neighbourhoods of Gaza City in their ground invasion.
Week in Pictures: From a typhoon in Asia to missile strikes in Kyiv
A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
Why is the divisive Tony Blair now touted for post-Gaza war interim role?
The US plan ousts Hamas and forms an administration that will later be handed over to a reformed Palestinian Authority.