‘Not some piece of ice’: Greenland hits back at Trump insult
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UK says three Russian submarines tracked during ‘covert’ operation
British defence minister says the operation did not find evidence that Russia had damaged undersea infrastructure.
US Democrats warn Trump that Iran ceasefire must apply to Lebanon
Democratic lawmakers tell White House that allowing Israel to continue to bomb Lebanon could reignite the regional war.
Does a US-Iran ceasefire mean the end of the war?
After a US-Iran ceasefire deal, strikes slow but tensions remain. Will this hold or collapse?
IMF warns of looming inflation crisis on back of US-Israel war on Iran
The conflict has driven up prices of oil, natural gas, damaged refineries and other energy infrastructure.
Israel’s Netanyahu calls for talks with Lebanon ‘as soon as possible’
Israeli PM says his gov't ready to enter negotiations on 'disarming Hezbollah' and 'establishing peaceful relations'.
Humanitarian situation in Sudan at ‘catastrophic levels’, says NGO
Humanity & Inclusion says people with disabilities face extreme challenges amid war and humanitarian crisis.
India’s Assam and Kerala states hold legislative assembly elections
Voting also held in the federal territory of Puducherry, while West Bengal and Tamil Nadu will vote later this month.
Israel bombed Gaza on 36 of the past 40 days while the war raged in Iran
Israel killed 107 people, permitted only 8 percent of medical evacuations, and admitted just 20 percent of trucks.
A record-breaking field: What to expect from Peru’s presidential election
Crime and corruption are top issues for voters as the country struggles to cope with persistent political instability.
Trump slams NATO over Iran after meeting Rutte, renews Greenland threat
US president meets NATO chief, expresses disappointment over member states failing to back war on Iran.
Iran war live: Trump threatens action if Tehran fails to comply with deal
UN human rights chief Volker Turk describes Israel's attacks on Lebanon as 'horrific', coming so soon after ceasefire.
Woman given 15 years for role supplying drugs linked to Matthew Perry death
Drug dealer who supplied dose that eventually led to Perry's death in 2023 pleaded guilty to five felony drug counts.
JD Vance says Iran would be ‘dumb’ to let talks collapse over Lebanon
The US vice president says Iran had a 'legitimate misunderstanding' about Lebanon's inclusion in this week's ceasefire.
Trump administration signals it is mulling NATO withdrawal after Iran war
The US president has lashed out at European partners for declining to contribute military forces to the war on Iran.
Trump threatens 50% tariffs on countries that supply Iran with weapons
It's not clear under what legal authority Trump can tack on this tariff, and analysts called it an 'empty threat'.
What to know about Israel’s strikes on Lebanon amid US-Iran ceasefire
Israel unleashed a massive bombardment on Israel a day after the US and Iran reached a ceasefire agreement.
Trump has found his Iran off-ramp – but at what cost?
Domestically and internationally, the effects of the war will be felt for years to come.
‘People are afraid’: Lebanese reeling after Israel’s devastating attacks
Fear and confusion grip Lebanon as Israeli strikes devastate the country and its place in the ceasefire is contested.
NASA releases picture of ‘Earthset’ shot by Artemis crew
New NASA 'Earthset' photo from Artemis II echoes Apollo 8’s iconic 'Earthrise' in historic lunar flyby.