Hegseth testifies on Iran war before Senate committee: Key takeaways
Pentagon chief testifies alongside top general for second day, in first public Congressional hearings since war began.
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RSF condemns ‘kidnapping’ of three journalists on board Gaza aid flotilla
Among the detained journalists are Al Jazeera correspondent Hafed Mribah and cameraman Mahmut Yavuz.
US passes law to resume DHS funding and end partial government shutdown
Trump signs funding measure, which excludes ICE, ending weeks-long crisis that left many federal workers without pay.
Uganda court sentences man to death for killing four children at nursery
Christopher Okello Onyum sentenced for fatal stabbing of four children aged between one and three years old.
Trump says Tennessee next to redistrict after US Voting Rights Act ruling
Ruling weakening Voting Rights Act opens door to more states redrawing maps, diluting voting power of minority groups.
Mexico’s Sheinbaum questions US claims of drug ties to Sinaloa governor
US prosecutors unsealed an indictment charging Ruben Rocha and nine others over alleged Sinaloa cartel links.
Myanmar’s former leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest
The move comes as part of a larger prisoner pardon tied to a Buddhist religious holiday.
US falls to ‘historic low’ in press freedom tracker: RSF
Reporters Without Borders warns of 'press freedom crisis' in US amid media consolidation, Trump policies.
Israel rights group petitions top court to order release of 14 Gaza doctors
Physicians for Human Rights-Israel accuses authorities of hindering the rehabilitation of Gaza's healthcare system.
Iran war live: Trump urges Tehran to give up; Ghalibaf mocks US strategy
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf ridicules US's economic pressure campaign as oil prices surge and Hormuz standoff continues.
Carney ‘strong’ in year one, now must deliver on promises in Canada
Canada's prime minister has used Trump's attacks on allies and others to refocus Ottawa's foreign policy.
Israeli forces raid Global Sumud Flotilla boats in international waters
Seven out of 58 vessels were captured by Israel near Crete, as flotilla aims to deliver aid to Gaza under blockade.
New Florida map boosts Republican seats amid national redistricting fight
Florida has become latest state to redraw map, as national electoral landscape transforms before midterm elections.
Why is the UAE quitting OPEC – and what’s the impact?
The decision by the United Arab Emirates comes during the worst global energy crisis of modern times.
Ukraine asks Israel to seize ship carrying grain ‘stolen’ by Russia
Kyiv requested that Israel seize the vessel and its cargo, take grain samples, and question crew members.
Musk accuses Altman of betraying OpenAI’s nonprofit founding mission
OpenAI’s lawyers argue Musk’s lawsuit aims to undermine the company for his competing venture, xAI.
Mali’s Tuareg rebels say Russian fighters must withdraw from country
As military government battles to reassert control, spokesperson for Tuareg rebels says it will fall 'sooner or later'.
Ex-FBI chief Comey appears in court over alleged Trump threat
Comey turned himself in on two charges, threatening the US president's life and transmitting threats across state lines.
Pentagon chief Hegseth first public hearing on Iran war: Key takeaways
Pete Hegseth testifies alongside General Dan Caine, responds to questions on war Pentagon says has cost $25bn.
Trump vows to maintain Iran blockade, Tehran threatens ‘practical’ action
US president says Washington's naval siege on Iranian ports is 'more effective than the bombing' as oil price soars.