Trump signs executive order to bring down prescription drug prices
President makes push to bring down drug prices that have long been a source of financial strain for US patients.
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Can Istanbul talks pave way to end the war in Ukraine?
Volodymyr Zelenskyy agrees to meeting proposed by Vladimir Putin - if he attends in person.
Hamas frees soldier Edan Alexander as Gaza faces bombardment, famine risk
Hamas frees Edan Alexander as Israel presses on with its Gaza assault and 71-day blockade of all aid.
India’s Modi says fighting ‘only paused’ in wake of conflict with Pakistan
Modi vows India will 'retaliate on its own terms' if there is any future 'terror' attack on the country.
Pope Leo calls for release of jailed journalists, notes their courage
The new pontiff talks of witnesses 'who report on war even at the cost of their lives'.
Ivory Coast opposition leader resigns but vows to still fight for victory
Tidjane Thiam's campaign has been halted because presidential candidates are not allowed to hold dual citizenship.
Renewed RSF shelling killed several in Sudan’s el-Fasher, army says
The latest attacks come as the African Union rejects any 'interference' in the civil war, which has killed over 20,000.
UK veterans allege war crimes by British forces in Afghanistan, Iraq
Detainees were regularly executed and unarmed people killed in their sleep during night raids, according to ex-soldiers.
UK Labour government toughens immigration plans as far right gains support
PM Starmer's shift to the right on immigration risks alienating Labour's large base of left-of-centre supporters.
Trump visits Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE: What to know
Economic deals and security top the agenda on Trump trip to Middle East, the first state visit of his second term.
Qatar and US in talks over offer of luxury plane to use as Air Force One
Democrats and good government advocates say it is unethical and likely unconstitutional for Trump to accept.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial: Who is going to testify, what are the charges?
The trial resumes on Monday in which the American music mogul faces charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering.
Kurdish PKK to disband, potentially ending decades of conflict Turkey
This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
Do Israel’s attacks make a difference to Yemen’s Houthis?
The US and the Houthis have come to a ceasefire agreement, but Israel continues to trade attacks with the Yemeni group.
‘Who suffered the most?’: Fear and fatigue in Kashmir after ceasefire
The region, which faced the brunt of the India-Pakistan military escalation, limps back to life. But questions remain.
US, China hail ‘substantial progress’ made in tariff talks in Geneva
The two countries have said they will issue a joint statement on the talks on Monday.
Hamas says it will release US-Israeli captive Edan Alexander
The statement did not indicate when the 21-year-old Alexander would be released.
Israel attacks Yemen’s Hodeidah, striking port areas
Israel has previously bombed Hodeidah and Sanaa Airport; Houthi missile targeted Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv.
Fact-checking Trump’s claim of securing $10 trillion in investments for US
The White House reports $5.1T in promised investments, with $4.3T newly pledged. Experts say $2.1T may not fully happen.
More than 100 dead after flooding in eastern DR Congo, officials say
The victims were mostly children and elderly people, with an additional 28 injured.