French left-wing’s Melenchon says he will run for president in 2027
Melenchon says he will make fourth bid for presidency with President Macron term-limited and Le Pen facing ban.
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Trump says US will ‘help free up’ ships stuck in Hormuz Strait
US president says any interference with operation, which will start on Monday, will 'have to be dealt with forcefully'.
Investigators say Trump assassination suspect shot officer at press gala
Secret Service agent at White House correspondents' dinner was 'definitively' hit by suspect's bullet, prosecutor says.
Floods and landslides kill at least 18 in Kenya
Ongoing rains are causing floods and landslides in the East African nation.
Bulk carrier attacked by multiple small craft off Iran, UKMTO says
Crew is safe and no environmental impact has been reported after the incident 11 nautical miles (20km) west of Sirik.
On World Press Freedom Day, Pope honours journalists killed in war zones
Pope Leo XIV asks faithful to remember journalists who have lost their lives pursuing the truth.
Who are the two Gaza flotilla activists abducted by Israel?
Spanish national Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Avila were among 175 Gaza flotilla activists detained by Israel.
US military says two service members taking part in Morocco drills missing
AFRICOM says search and rescue operations under way in southwestern Morocco during African Lion exercise.
Two women die in attempted Channel crossing from France to UK
Women die after boat carrying 82 people has engine trouble and runs aground near Calais, French authorities say.
Gaza aid flotilla activists appear in Israeli court after abduction
Court extends activists’ detention by two days for further interrogation, rights group tells Al Jazeera.
What’s Iran’s 14-point proposal to end the war? And will Trump accept it?
Trump is reviewing Iran's latest proposal to end the war, but the mistrust between the two sides is a big obstacle.
Strait of Hormuz blockade and other major naval sieges in modern times
Naval blockades are among the oldest weapons of war, using sea control to cut supplies and force an enemy’s surrender.
Ukraine drone attack hits Russian Baltic port, governor says
Ukraine confirmed the attack on the port, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claiming it as a 'successful destruction'.
Israel issues new forced displacement orders in southern Lebanon
Warning covers more than 10 villages and towns, including several in Nabatieh district that lie north of Litani River.
Austrian police arrest man after discovery of rat poison in baby food
Arrest of 39-year-old comes after Swiss company HiPP last month issued product recall over tainted baby food jars.
Man charged with murder of five-year-old Australian Indigenous girl
The man was also charged with two other offences and is to appear in court in Darwin on Tuesday, police said.
Iran war: What’s happening on day 65 as Trump reviews new plan to end war?
Iran has sent the US a new 14-point proposal to end the war.
China blocks US sanctions against five ‘teapot’ refineries
Ministry of Commerce says sanctions against refineries accused of importing Iranian oil violate international law.
Taiwan leader visits Eswatini despite China’s attempts to block trip
President William Lai Ching-te says he met King Mswati III and signed trade agreements.
In Yemen, Starlink internet brings opportunities – for some
Despite Houthi resistance and affordability challenges, Starlink fuels growth in Yemen's digital workforce.