France’s Sarkozy stripped of Legion of Honour, nation’s top award
The revocation follows the former president's conviction for corruption and influence peddling.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,207
Here are the key events on day 1,207 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Trump holds military parade amid ‘No Kings’ protests across US
Parade held on Trump's birthday draws huge protests, with crowds denouncing authoritarianism and demanding democracy.
G7 summit: Who is attending and what’s on the agenda?
With Donald Trump back at the helm in the US, this week's G7 meeting is expected to be tense after he walked out in 2018
Trump presides over Army parade: Celebration or ‘dictator behaviour’?
Tanks roll through US capital to mark Army's 250th anniversary, prompting cheers and condemnation.
At least 100 people killed as gunmen attack Nigeria’s Benue: Rights group
Amnestly International called on the Nigerian government to do more to stop attacks in Benue State.
Iran strikes Israel with new missile, drone attack; Israel bombs Tehran
Israel intensified its military campaign against Iran, targeting key civilian and energy infrastructure.
UK announces national inquiry into ‘grooming gangs’ after pressure
Interest in the issue was pushed by far-right groups and Elon Musk and branded by critics as a racist dog whistle.
World leaders weigh in on ‘alarming’ Israel Iran conflict
As Israel and Iran threaten increased attacks, world leaders stress restraint amid fears of a wider conflagration.
Trump’s military parade being held amid ‘No Kings’ protests across US
Trump’s $45m military parade, marking US Army anniversary, goes ahead despite widespread backlash, storm forecast.
What is the Strait of Hormuz, could it factor into Israel-Iran conflict?
Iranian lawmaker says Tehran considering closing waterway, described as 'world's most important oil transit chokepoint'.
Minnesota lawmakers targeted in deadly US ‘politically motivated’ shootings
Governor Walz calls shooting attacks in US on Minnesota lawmakers an act of 'targeted political violence'.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,206
Here are the key events on day 1,206 during Russia's war on Ukraine.
Israel kills at least 58 people in Gaza, many at US-backed aid site: Medics
There has been no immediate comment by the Israeli military or the GHF on Saturday's Palestinian deaths.
Iran-Israel tensions and an unpredictable Trump to dominate G7
G7 will also be a platform for Canadian PM Carney to showcase his leadership at a time of economic, geopolitical shifts.
Russia, Ukraine conduct another round of POWs exchange
The exchanges are part of agreements reached by the warring sides during talks in Istanbul earlier this month.
Thailand says ‘progress made’ in border dispute talks with Cambodia
The talks come after troops from the two countries exchanged fire last month, killing one Cambodian soldier.
Iran, Israel trade missiles; blasts, air raid sirens rock Tehran, Tel Aviv
Iran and Israel exchange missiles and air strikes, a day after Israel launched a sweeping air offensive.
At least 270 bodies recovered from Air India crash site in Ahmedabad
Most bodies are charred or mutilated, and the local authorities are working to identify them by matching DNA samples.
Iran launches retaliatory strikes on Israel
At least three have been killed and dozens injured a day after Israeli strikes kill top generals and nuclear scientists.