US to allow Venezuelan government to cover Maduro’s lawyer fees
Defence lawyers had asked for case to be thrown out, claiming Maduro's rights were violated following US abduction.
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After years of avoidance, Trump to attend first White House press dinner
Professional organisations call on attendees to 'speak forcefully' at annual event, which will not feature a comedian.
Deporting soldiers? Why immigrant veterans fear removal from the US
Trump's push for mass deportation has heightened fears that immigrant veterans of the US military could be expelled.
Israel kills four in Lebanon as it escalates ceasefire breaches
Raids on a truck and a motorcycle in the town of Yohmor al-Shaqif kill four people, state media report.
Iran war: What’s happening on day 57 as Trump dispatches negotiating team?
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Pakistan, as Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad.
OpenAI’s Sam Altman apologises over failure to report Canadian mass shooter
Tech firm suspended mass shooter's ChatGPT account before attacks, but did not inform law enforcement.
Iran war live: Tehran’s FM in Islamabad; US says envoys to travel for talks
Israeli air strikes, tank shelling in Gaza killed at least 12 Palestinians, including six police officers.
Police raid Peru’s election authorities after outcry over slow vote count
Anticorruption police gathered material from the homes of ex-election office head Piero Corvetto and other officials.
Israel kills at least 12 Palestinians in Gaza amid ‘ceasefire’
Hamas says the Israeli escalation represents the failure of the international community to uphold the truce in Gaza.
US sending envoys to Pakistan, raising hopes of talks with Iran’s Araghchi
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives in Islamabad, but Tehran yet to commit to more talks with US delegation.
Israel continues attacks on Lebanon despite extension of ceasefire
Israeli forces killed six Hezbollah fighters in an exchange of fire in the area of Bint Jbeil, southern Lebanon.
Trump to again end legal status of people who entered US with CBP One app
Judge had previously blocked move to end temporary legal status for those who entered US via Biden-era application.
Petro becomes first president to visit Venezuela since Maduro abduction
Border security set to loom large as Colombia's leader meets interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez.
US appeals court rejects Trump’s ban on asylum seekers, teeing up appeal
Judges say Trump's order for swift removal at the border 'cast aside federal laws affording' right to seek asylum.
Trump government extends Jones Act waiver by 90 days to dampen oil prices
Move is part of a broader US push to curb politically sensitive fuel price spikes before November’s midterm elections.
UK assisted dying bill fails after delays but advocates vow to try again
Supporters of bill to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill people say they will try again to pass legislation.
Israeli attacks on Lebanon may violate international law, UN warns
UN report says Hezbollah rocket attacks on Israel may have breached international humanitarian law.
Reality check: Israeli ambitions confront US dictates in Iran and Lebanon
Ceasefires with Iran and Lebanon appear imposed by the US rather than negotiated by Israel, much to latter's unease.
Kosovo court jails three Serb separatists over 2023 Banjska attack
Attack in the village of Banjska led to a clash with police that left one police officer and three of the gunmen dead.
Trump administration to prioritise seeking death penalty, use firing squads
Capital punishment remains controversial in the US, with critics warning of innocent people being put on death row.