Unexploded WWII bomb halts Eurostar services in France, UK, Belgium
Eurostar services suspended, and thousands stranded as mine clearance at Gare du Nord station causes travel chaos.
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At least 22 people killed as gang violence erupts in Ecuador
Rival factions of drug trafficking gang fight over territory in port city of Guayaquil before a presidential election.
Nigerian Senate suspends female senator who made sexual harassment claim
Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan suspended for six months after making an accusation against Senate President Akpabio.
Teen charged in Australia after allegedly boarding plane with shotgun
Seventeen-year-old boy charged with eight offences following incident on Jetstar Airways plane.
SpaceX’s Starship explodes in latest launch setback for Elon Musk
Aviation regulator diverts flights from four airports in Florida to avoid falling debris.
Trump sends mixed signals over the fate of the Department of Education
Democrats have denounced Trump's proposal to close the department as placing added burdens on rural states and students.
Syrian forces in deadly clashes with Assad-linked fighters in Latakia
A Syrian security source told Al Jazeera that 15 security personnel were killed in 'various armed ambushes'.
Crossbow killer found guilty of raping ex-partner before murdering her
Kyle Clifford found guilty of raping ex-girlfriend before murdering her in Bushey, northwest of London.
Romania arrests six over alleged Russia-linked coup plot
Romanian prosecutors detain six people on charges of treason for allegedly seeking Russian help for coup plot.
Trump again spreads baseless claims about Trudeau, Canada’s election
US president accuses outgoing Canadian prime minister of seeking to use issue of tariffs to extend his time in office.
Bosnian Serb leader Dodik rejects prosecutor summons over separatist laws
Dodik barred Bosnian authorities from Serb-dominated statelet, sparking fears of ‘coup’ that could break up Bosnia.
UAE denies Sudan’s accusations of ‘complicity in genocide’ at the ICJ
Sudan alleges the UAE is 'complicit in the genocide on the Masalit' by supporting the Rapid Support Forces.
Key takeaways from Europe’s emergency summit on Ukraine
EU nations pledge continued support for Ukraine after US President Donald Trump suspends military aid to Kyiv.
EU leaders back new defence spending plans
Talks held amid fears of waning US support for Ukraine after Trump pauses aid and suspends intel sharing with Kyiv.
After Trump’s fiery row with Zelenskyy, Russia heaps praise on US leader
Meanwhile, Europeans are considering how to replace the US with raised defence commitments to Ukraine.
Hamas accuses Trump of aiding Israel’s Netanyahu in Gaza blockade
Hamas says Trump's rhetoric helps Israel to tighten Gaza siege, risking starvation for 2.3 million residents.
Iran showcases new weapons as it prepares for a rocky 2025
Iran has tested a variety of air defence systems, missiles, drones, warplanes, tanks, and warships over several months.
Peacemaker or peacebreaker? Why Kenya’s good neighbour reputation is marred
Analysts say President Ruto's friendliness with regional rebel groups positions Kenya as a country that 'takes sides'.
How will US pause on intelligence sharing affect Ukraine?
US cut off intelligence sharing with Ukraine days after suspending military aid. This could blind Ukraine's military.
UN to halve Rohingya food aid in Bangladesh amid funding crunch
World Food Programme says 'severe funding shortfalls' to force cut in monthly food vouchers from $12.50 to $6.