US weighs strikes on cartels in Venezuela, F-35 warplanes deploy: Reports
Ten F-35 stealth fighter jets reported to be joining US naval operation against Latin American drug cartels.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,290
Here are the key events on day 1,290 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Serbian police fire tear gas at protesters demanding end to Vucic rule
After 10 months of dissent, protests show no signs of dying down as fury at alleged government corruption grows.
Egypt, Qatar condemn Netanyahu remarks on displacing Palestinians in Gaza
Egypt rejects forced Palestinian displacement, labelling it a 'red line' and a violation of humanitarian principles.
Israeli forces kill Palestinian in occupied West Bank as violence surges
Race against time for efforts to resurrect two-state solution as Israel detains Palestinians and raids more land.
Trump changes the Department of Defense’s name to ‘Department of War’
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth says the name change signals a more offensive approach for the US military under Trump.
Belgium asks US not to destroy millions in contraceptives bound for Africa
Trump administration has confirmed it plans to destroy already purchased supplies, preventing their distribution.
Air Canada flight attendants reject wage offer: Reuters
Flight attendants had been unhappy both with the wage offer and the way it had been forcibly imposed on them.
Lebanon’s cabinet welcomes army plan to disarm Hezbollah, gives no timeline
Five Shia ministers walk out of cabinet debate as Hezbollah remains adamant it will hold onto its weapons.
Canada to give automakers a break on EV sales target as US tariffs weigh
Canadian PM Carney also announced a fund of $5 billion Canadian ($3.6bn US) to help firms in sectors hurt by tariffs.
EU slaps $3.45bn fine on Google for unfair ad practices
Tech giant fined for third time in a week after being hit with multimillion-dollar penalties in US and France.
Mpox no longer international health emergency but remains concern in Africa
'While we are removing the emergency, we need to keep the urgency,' says independent panel of experts for the WHO.
UN rights chief urges US to withdraw sanctions on Palestinian NGOs
Volker Turk warns that the US sanctions over ICC cooperation could have a 'chilling effect' on civil society globally.
Chicago braces for possible National Guard deployment: What we know
Officials in US city have pushed back against the looming deployment, but Trump confirmed it will go ahead.
UK deputy prime minister resigns amid tax scandal
Rayner's resignation prompts broader cabinet reshuffle, with House of Commons leader and Scotland secretary sacked.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams being eyed as Saudi ambassador: Reports
Sources tell US media the move aims to withdraw Adams from mayoral race to strengthen Cuomo and defeat Mamdani.
What guarantees has Macron’s ‘coalition of the willing’ promised Ukraine?
Macron announces a 'reassurance force' as 26 European countries pledge to place troops in Ukraine after the war ends.
Israel bombs high-rise towers as brutal Gaza City assault intensifies
The 'gates of hell are opening' in Gaza, says Israeli defence minister as attacks cause panic and fear among civilians.
Dissenting civil servants are silenced, says UK diplomat who quit over Gaza
Mark Smith resigned last August over the UK's failure to stop selling arms to Israel.
Is Trump really considering relaxing laws on cannabis?
The arguments for and against 'reclassifying' of cannabis in the US are varied.