Ex-Argentinian President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner given house arrest
Protesters have denounced the leader's incarceration and ban from public office as an act of political retribution.
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UK votes to decriminalise abortion after prosecutions of some women
The amendment comes after police investigated more than 100 women, including some who had natural miscarriages.
At least 60 people ‘feared dead’ after shipwrecks off the coast of Libya
UN agency IOM says 743 people have died so far this year attempting to cross the Mediterranean to Europe.
‘Not for you’: Israeli shelters exclude Palestinians as bombs rain down
Shelters are a lifeline in Israel from Iranian attacks, but Palestinian citizens of the country have been locked out.
Israel-Iran conflict: List of key events, June 17, 2025
Here are the key events on day five of the Israel-Iran conflict.
Airbus strikes Vietjet deal at Paris Air Show, hopes for tariff rollback
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he wanted a return to a tariff-free agreement for civil aviation.
Donald Trump calls Iran’s leader an ‘easy target’ amid conflict with Israel
The Trump administration has said the US would not rule out 'further action' against Iran to prevent nuclear enrichment.
UN fact-finding mission says Sudan conflict escalating, aid weaponised
The crisis in Sudan has become 'a grave human rights and protection emergency', the United Nations mission says.
New York City comptroller arrested by ICE agents outside immigration court
Official and mayoral candidate Brad Lander is handcuffed by masked US federal agents.
Elon Musk’s X sues New York to block social media hate speech law
In its complaint X said the law forces firms to disclose 'highly sensitive and controversial speech' that is protected.
What is the Casey report on UK grooming gangs – and why did Labour U-turn?
The report addressed the UK's institutional failure to protect children and teenage girls from sexual exploitation.
Hezbollah watches on as Iran and Israel battle, for now
The Lebanese group is depleted after fighting Israel last year, but may intervene if the Israel-Iran conflict continues.
Trump says he won’t ‘waste time’ calling Minnesota governor after slayings
Suspect Vance Boelter has been charged with murder over the shooting deaths of a Minnesota Democrat and her spouse.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro accused in spy agency case as coup trial is ongoing
The far-right former president is accused of using Brazil's intelligence agency to conduct illegal spying.
Trump’s cabinet is less hawkish. Will that affect his Israel-Iran response?
US president has surrounded himself with 'America First' adherents, possibly influencing his appetite for war.
American Bar Association sues to block Trump’s attacks on law firms
The prominent legal organisation has called the US president's executive orders against law firms unconstitutional.
Shooting victim Colombia Senator Uribe Turbay critical after brain surgery
The assassination attempt on the presidential hopeful has rattled the country, which fears a return to darker days.
US judge declares Trump’s cuts to NIH grants ‘illegal’
Federal judge on bench for 40 years lambasts grant terminations as 'racist' and anti-LGBTQ.
G7 leaders push Trump on trade as talks continue
Leaders are torn on a statement calling for de-escalation between Iran and Israel.
Israel-Iran conflict: List of key events, June 16, 2025
Here are the key events on day four of the Israel-Iran conflict.