South Korea’s presidential candidates hold first heated debate
Candidates Lee Jae-myung, the frontrunner, and his opponent Kim Moon-soo clash in the first of three televised debates.
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EU, UK leaders speak with Trump before his Putin call as Ukraine hit
Leaders discuss an unconditional ceasefire and more sanctions on Russia as Ukraine laments 'record' drone barrage.
Pope Leo XIV meets Ukraine’s Zelenskyy after his inaugural Mass
Pontiff calls for peace and unity at the service, which attracts dignitaries from around the world.
India’s space agency suffers setback as it fails to launch satellite
Attempt to place satellite into orbit fails after launch vehicle encountered a technical issue, ISRO chief says.
At least 13 reported killed in suicide bomb blast in Somalia’s Mogadishu
Suicide bomber targets queue of young recruits registering at a military base in the capital.
Indian professor arrested over social media post on military operation
Ali Khan Mahmudabad from Ashoka University held after complaint filed by a youth leader of the ruling BJP.
Portugal holds its third elections in three years
Immigration and cost of living crisis on voters' minds as they head to polling booths to elect the next government.
Mexican Navy ship crashes into New York’s Brooklyn Bridge, 19 injured
New York City Mayor Eric Adams says 19 people were injured in the collision, four of them seriously.
One killed after explosion near fertility clinic in Palm Springs
Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills said the blast 'appears to be an intentional act of violence'.
‘Fight back’: Pedro Pascal urges Cannes to resist US political pressure
Actory calls on filmmakers to 'keep telling the stories, keep expressing yourself and keep fighting to be who you are'.
At least three killed as Syrian forces raid ISIL hideouts in Aleppo
Syrian authorities say three ISIL fighters killed and several others detained in Aleppo raids.
Hamas says new Gaza truce talks under way as Israel expands ground assault
Israel and Hamas confirm indirect talks being held in Qatar as Israel expands ground offensive, killing dozens.
At least 21 dead after storms hit US states of Missouri and Kentucky
The storms are part of a severe weather system sweeping across the Midwest, leaving thousands without power.
Iran’s leaders slam Trump for ‘disgraceful’ remarks during Middle East tour
The pushback comes after the US president accused Tehran's leadership of being 'corrupt and ineffective'.
Seven European nations urge Israel to ‘reverse its current policy’ on Gaza
Israel has halted the entry of food, medication and all other essentials into the Palestinian territory since March 2.
Poland presidential election 2025: Polls, results, contenders
Poles head to the polls to elect their next president as incumbent Duda's second term comes to an end.
UK police charge three Iranians with suspected espionage
The men were charged with engaging in conduct likely to assist a foreign intelligence service, police said.
Libyan ministers resign as protesters call for government to step down
Police officer killed as the country sees renewed deadly clashes in the aftermath of the killing of a militia commander.
Gaza ‘carnage’ dominates agenda at Arab League summit in Baghdad
War on Palestinian territory expected to dominate summit, especially after Israel approves plans to expand offensive.
Ukraine says Russian drone attack on bus kills 9, hours after direct talks
The drone strike in the Sumy region amounts to 'a cynical war crime', Ukraine's National Police say.