US lawmakers call on UK’s ex-prince Andrew to testify over Epstein ties
Call to testify from US lawmakers came a day after King Charles formally stripped his younger brother of his titles.
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US Senate votes against limiting Trump’s ability to attack Venezuela
Polls find large majorities of people in the US oppose military action in Venezuela, where Trump has ramped up pressure.
US school teacher shot by six-year-old student awarded $10m
Abby Zwerner, 28, was shot in 2023 as she sat in a first-grade classroom and sustained life-threatening injuries.
Is Zohran Mamdani ready to stand up to Donald Trump?
Making history as the first Muslim elected New York mayor, Mamdani pledges to serve all communities and challenge Trump.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,352
Here are the key events from day 1,352 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
UNSC votes to drop sanctions on Syria’s al-Sharaa ahead of Washington visit
Fourteen members of the UN Security Council voted in favour of the US-drafted resolution. China abstained.
Kazakhstan, which already recognises Israel, to join ‘Abraham Accords’
The Central Asian country, which established formal ties with Israel in 1992, says being part of the deals is 'natural'.
In Gaza, a woman searches for her husband and brother among the corpses
Israa al-Areer's searches through bodies returned by Israel for husband and brother missing since start of war on Gaza.
Brazil’s soya moratorium slowed Amazon deforestation. Now it’s challenged
At COP, Brazil is presenting itself as an Amazon defender. But a key measure to slow deforestation is in grave peril.
Tesla shareholders approve $878bn pay plan for Elon Musk
Shareholders approved the pay package with as much as 75 percent support on Thursday.
Trump says he was ‘very much in charge’ of Israel’s June 13 attack on Iran
US president says the surprise Israeli assault that killed Iranian generals and scientists was a 'great day for Israel'.
Afghanistan and Pakistan exchange fire as ceasefire talks resume in Turkiye
The truce talks are aimed at finalising a ceasefire reached in Qatar last month following deadly clashes.
Dutch court rejects bid to halt arms exports to Israel over Gaza war
Hague Court of Appeal says gov't has 'considerable discretion' to determine foreign policy, national security issues.
Weight-loss drug makers announce pricing agreement with Trump
The deal, which includes Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, will slash prices for Medicare and Medicaid programme recipients.
SOAS University ‘concerned’ by reports of Sami Hamdi’s detention in the US
SOAS University, of which Hamdi is an alumnus, urge 'US authorities to ensure full transparency and due process'.
RSF says it agrees to mediators’ ceasefire proposal in Sudan war
Paramilitary says it will accept a ceasefire proposed by the Quad mediators - the US, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the UAE.
Attackers target ship off Somalia’s coast amid piracy resurgence
A Malta-flagged tanker heading from Sikka, India, to Durban, South Africa, is targeted by suspected Somali pirates.
Trump claims California election was rigged. Is he correct?
White House claims mail-in voting fraud, but evidence and data misrepresentation disprove widespread election rigging.
India’s Bihar elections start with 74 million voters: What’s at stake?
The elections are a test of Modi's popularity. We unpack the voter turnout, key candidates, issues and results date.
Tigray fighters enter Ethiopia’s Afar region, stoking fears of new conflict
Tigray was the centre of a devastating two-year war that pitted the TPLF against Ethiopia’s federal army.