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.
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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.
Fragile truce holds between India, Pakistan after days of fierce exchanges
Ceasefire halts conflict that was spiralling towards a full-scale war.
Sudan’s army and RSF paramilitary launch attacks across war-ravaged nation
Port Sudan, el-Fasher, West Kordofan and West Darfur have all seen heavy fighting.
Is due process different for undocumented immigrants as Trump claims?
The US Constitution ensures all immigrants have due process, but rights depend on legal status and time spent in the US.
Israel kills 13, including children, amid dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza
The Israeli government and military are preparing to launch a plan to expand the ground occupation of Gaza.
Is Pope Leo XIV, the first US-born pontiff, a registered Republican?
Leo XIV, the first American pope, voted in past Republican primaries but is not formally registered with any party.
What percentage of US toys and Christmas goods are imported from China?
Data shows that some 80 percent of all toys and 90 percent of Christmas goods sold in the US are manufactured in China.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,172
These are the key events on day 1,172 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.