Trump vs US intelligence: Iran is only the latest chapter
Trump has a long history of distrusting the US intelligence community, including over Iran, Russia and North Korea.
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Defiant Khamenei says Iran will ‘never surrender’ to the US
Supreme leader says US strikes on nuclear sites 'gained nothing' in first comments since Israel ceasefire agreed.
At least eight killed in deadly Kenya protests: What we know
The protests marked deadly demonstrations in 2024 against a controversial tax bill.
Israeli attacks kill 62 Palestinians in Gaza, including three near aid site
Gaza authorities say at least 549 Palestinians killed near aid sites since GHF began operations one month ago.
Mistakenly deported man Kilmar Abrego Garcia to remain in jail for now
Lawyers for the Maryland father, a Salvadoran immigrant, fear he could face a second deportation if released.
Four Palestinians killed in occupied West Bank by settlers, Israeli troops
The dead include teenage boy who succumbed to wounds after being shot in the neck, according to Health Ministry.
Gunmen kill 11 at religious festival in Mexico’s Guanajuato state
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum decries shooting at Irapuato festival as 'deplorable' and promises investigation.
Death toll from rain-fuelled landslide in Colombia rises to 11
Authorities say that rescue workers continue to search for the missing and assist residents in town outside of Medellin.
Iran moves to punish ‘spying’ as it proclaims victory over Israel, US
Iranian parliament proposes harsher punishments for those accused of espionage after devastating war.
Deadly church attack raises security fears for Syrians, minorities
Government faces scrutiny as church attack highlights ongoing threats to stability and safety for minorities in Syria.
Faith leaders challenge Texas law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms
The complaint alleges a law requiring the religious text violates 'fundamental religious-freedom principles' in the US.
US lawmaker denies charges stemming from immigration centre visit
Representative LaMonica McIver has been accused of assault as the Trump administration accuses Democrats of obstruction.
Jeff Bezos arrives in Venice for wedding amid protests over inequality
Amazon tycoon set to marry Lauren Sanchez in lavish Venice wedding as activists protest 'growing disparity'.
The ‘12-Day War’ ended with an attack on Qatar. Why didn’t it escalate?
Even as the missiles flew across the waters separating Iran and Qatar, diplomacy was in motion. And it worked.
US to stop funding global vaccine alliance Gavi, health secretary says
The announcement from Robert F Kennedy Jr comes as his controversial CDC vaccine panel meets for the first time.
NATO countries’ budgets compared: Defence vs healthcare and education
The decision by NATO members on Wednesday to spend five percent of their GDP on defence could shift budget priorities.
Trump administration sues Maryland court system over deportation rulings
The Trump government has criticised Maryland's federal judges for 'judicial overreach' in their immigration orders.
NATO commits to major defence spending hike sought by Trump
The bloc agrees to boost spending to 5% of GDP, but Spain, Belgium and Slovakia say they will struggle to meet target.
Iran passes bill to halt IAEA cooperation as fragile Israel ceasefire holds
Iran official says the US 'torpedoed diplomacy' as Tehran moves to suspend IAEA ties following war with Israel.
India forcibly sterilised 8m men: One village remembers, 50 years later
The imposition of a state of national emergency on June 25, 1975, was India's closest brush with dictatorship.