French intelligence claims China trying to foil global sale of Rafale jets
China's embassies leading charge to undermine Rafale sales after India-Pakistan conflict in May, says report.
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Iran tells millions of Afghans to leave or face arrest on day of deadline
Move follows war with Israel, but humanitarian groups warn mass deportations may further destabilise Afghanistan.
Search intensifies for missing children after deadly Texas floods
Helicopters, boats, and drones deployed in frantic search for missing children as the floods kill at least 50 people.
Brazil hosts BRICS summit; Russia’s Putin, China’s Xi skip Rio trip
Leaders expected to decry US President Trump's trade tariffs while presenting the bloc as a defender of multilateralism.
Trump-Netanyahu meeting: Observers sceptical yet hope for end to Gaza war
Trump says a deal for a 60-day ceasefire could lead to an end to the war, but others are more pessimistic.
Elon Musk launches the America Party as feud with Trump escalates
Tesla CEO follows through on pledge to create a new political party after Donald Trump signs his budget bill into law.
Iran’s Khamenei makes first public appearance since war with Israel
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attended a mourning ceremony on the eve of the Muslim holy day of Ashura.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,228
Here are the key events on day 1,228 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Israel sending negotiating team to Qatar for Gaza ceasefire talks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says Hamas requests for changes to truce proposal 'unacceptable'.
Trump administration completes contentious deportations to South Sudan
After legal battle, US sends eight detainees to country it has advised citizens not to visit due to 'crime, conflict'.
UN chief ‘strongly condemns’ Russian drone assault on Ukraine
Antonio Guterres raises alarm over 'dangerous escalation' after hours-long Russian drone and missile barrage this week.
Texas floods death toll rises to 32 as rescuers search for missing children
Authorities in US state face questions about whether they issued proper warnings before rain-fuelled flooding.
UK re-establishing diplomatic ties with Syria as Lammy visits Damascus
British foreign secretary pledges support for Syria's new government after talks with interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Supporters of banned Palestine Action group arrested at London protest
London police say they arrested 29 protesters hours after the pro-Palestinian activist group was banned in the UK.
‘Going hungry’: More than 700 Palestinians killed seeking aid in Gaza
Palestinians say they have no choice but to go to deadly US- and Israeli-backed aid sites amid growing starvation.
Turkiye’s Izmir, Hatay and Syria’s Latakia regions affected by wildfires
Three have died in Turkiye as blaze continues to rage in southern province, which borders Syria.
Israeli drone attacks in southern Lebanon kill one, injure several people
Three Israeli attacks hit Bint Jbeil, Shebaa and Chaqra.
River Seine reopens to Paris swimmers, after Olympics, century-long ban
Bathing sites will be located near the French capital's Notre-Dame cathedral, the Eiffel Tower and in eastern Paris.
Iran has not agreed to inspections or given up enrichment, says Trump
The US leader says he will not allow Tehran to resume its nuclear programme, adding Iranian officials want to meet him.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,227
Here are the key events on day 1,227 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.