G7 announces oil reserve release, as Trump hails Europe diesel deal
Macron says G7 will release 100 million barrels over four months; diesel release to be 'frontloaded'.
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Ethiopia, Eritrea break ties: Does the conflict risk becoming regional war?
Analysts warn unrest is likely to spill into neighbouring states and could further destabilise war-torn Sudan.
Trump vs Europe as US presses for release of emergency diesel stocks
Europe's leaders are mulling proposals to respond to Trump's diesel demands.
Protests shutter hundreds of French schools as violence flares
Education minister declares students 'in danger' as hundreds of injuries reported across the country.
Ebola death toll surpasses 4,000 as DR Congo struggles to suppress outbreak
Burning of a Ebola-hit transit camp sends 19,000 fleeing, illustrating the difficulties of controlling epidemic.
Ukraine calls for tighter sanctions as Russian attacks spark Kyiv gridlock
Closure of bridges struck by drones in Ukrainian capital causes traffic chaos.
12 minutes of madness: How Flydubai pilot, passengers saved plane midfall
As it plunged 17,000ft in under two minutes, a quick-thinking captain and passengers saved plane from crashing.
Ethiopian gov’t-aligned group claims close to full control of Tigray region
Claim comes as violence flares across northern Ethiopia, deteriorating diplomatic, humanitarian situations.
Tunisia softens its ‘false news’ penalty. What really changed, and why now?
Fines replace jail terms for first-time 'false news' offences under a decree rights groups say is still repressive.
Support for Merz plunges after CDU’s losses to Germany’s right and left
Chancellor Friedrich Merz hits a record low approval rating after his party suffered defeats in three state elections.
Indian authorities clamp down as ‘cockroach’ movement launches new protests
Demonstrators gather in Mumbai and New Delhi to demand the resignation of Election Commission chief.
Israeli drone kills Palestinian in Gaza, settlers kill another in West Bank
1,439 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza and 5,052 injured since the 'ceasefire' began in October 2025.
Brazilian government calls for probe into US funding of far-right causes
Report stating that Trump administration directed funds towards right-wing groups comes ahead of presidential election.
Flydubai co-pilot ‘assaulted’ captain before landing: Initial Saudi probe
Saudi Arabia's Interior Ministry says pilots were returned to the UAE with an Emirati security team.
Most Americans say US-Israel war on Iran not worth fighting: Poll
Nearly 70 percent of Americans say the US-Israeli war is not worth fighting, marking a significant spike since July.
Funeral held for Palestinian man killed in the occupied West Bank
Funeral held for Palestinian man killed in the occupied West Bank
ICC ends contract with French insurer amid US sanctions threat
ICC and Axa terminate agreement amid mounting US criticism and looming financial restrictions on the court, FT reports.
Eritrea severs diplomatic ties with Ethiopia in tit-for-tat move
Ethiopia says it will shut its embassy in Asmara, declares 10 Eritrean diplomats persona non grata.
Syria denies officials held ‘secret’ talks with Hezbollah in Turkiye
Six sources from Syria, the US and Lebanon told Reuters news agency the reported meeting aimed to calm tensions.
Cornell rape allegations renew push to change New York sexual assault law
New York law treats intoxicated victims differently depending on whether they willingly consumed alcohol or drugs.