Astronauts return to Earth in SpaceX splashdown after 5-month ISS mission
The landing marks a successful end to their mission on board the International Space Station to help stranded pilots.
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Thousands protest plan to build world’s longest bridge from Sicily to Italy
Residents are opposed to the bridge over its scale, earthquake threats, environmental effect, and mafia interference.
Europe promises to ‘stand firmly’ with Ukraine as Trump, Putin plan summit
Leaders of six European nations and the EU call for more pressure on Russia before Trump-Putin summit in Alaska.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,263
Here are the key events on day 1,263 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Chad opposition leader, ex-PM sentenced to 20 years for inciting violence
Succes Masra denies the charges against him, which relate to inter-communal clashes that left dozens dead in May.
Haiti declares three-month state of emergency as gang violence spikes
Government says move aims to boost 'fight against insecurity' as armed gangs continue to carry out attacks across Haiti.
Iran rejects planned transit corridor outlined in Armenia-Azerbaijan pact
Iran is distancing itself from ally Russia as it rejects planned border corridor backed by US President Donald Trump.
Palestinian foreign minister demands action to end Israel’s Gaza genocide
Varsen Aghabekian Shahin says international community must take concrete steps to end Israeli impunity for abuses.
UK police arrest at least 466 people at Palestine Action protest in London
Critics say ban on activist group stifles freedom of speech and assembly and aims to curb pro-Palestine demonstrations.
Syria backs out of Paris talks with Kurdish-led fighters: State TV
Government source says recent Kurdish-led conference 'dealt blow' to talks on implementing a March integration deal.
Palestinian boy killed in Gaza aid drop as starvation toll rises to 212
Falling aid pallet crushes 15-year-old Muhannad Zakaria Eid as 11 more Palestinians starve to death in a single day.
Six Lebanese soldiers killed in explosion in southern Lebanon
Deadly explosion at weapons depot comes as army has been dismantling Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon.
India says six Pakistani aircraft shot down during May conflict
Air force chief says S-400 air defence systems took down most of the Pakistani planes; Pakistan rejects statement.
Thai soldiers injured by landmine near Cambodia amid fragile truce
It is the third incident in a few weeks in which Thai soldiers have been injured by mines around the border.
Elvis-inspired teacher fights Roma prejudice with music and heart
As a teacher and performer, Lakatos empowers Roma students, showing them they can aspire beyond societal limitations.
Before Trump-Putin talks, Ukraine rules out ‘gifting land to occupier’
With US and Russian leaders set to meet, Ukraine's Zelenskyy warns deals without his country will not bring peace.
At least one killed as firefighters battle Greece blaze for second day
A wildfire on the outskirts of Athens was contained but not out on Saturday, the fire brigade says.
Uganda court denies bail to opposition leader Kizza Besigye in treason case
Case has raised concerns among government critics about a crackdown ahead of Uganda's national election early next year.
Brazil’s President Lula vetoes parts of environmental ‘devastation bill’
Lula approved the controversial bill easing environmental licensing rules, but struck down or altered 63 articles.
Adidas accused of cultural appropriation by Mexico over new footwear design
Mexican officials say sportswear giant took design idea from Indigenous community in country's southern Oaxaca state.