Trump says US will put weapons in space as part of ‘Golden Dome’ plan
The president has expanded on his vision for overhauling the US's missile defence system with space-based interceptors.
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Why is Donald Trump fixated on South Africa?
How did the US right become fixated on a debunked conspiracy theory of 'white genocide' in South Africa?
Uganda confirms military trials for civilians despite Supreme Court ruling
President Yoweri Museveni’s government has frequently defended military trials, citing national security concerns.
EU to sustain Radio Free Europe with emergency funding after Trump cuts
Outlet is one of several media services whose funding was cut by Trump administration amid aggressive downsizing effort.
What is the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, and why has it been criticised?
New aid distribution body has been denounced and called a politicisation of aid in Gaza.
Marco Rubio suggests US ‘engagement’ led to limited aid entering Gaza
US secretary of state appears to acknowledge that humanitarian assistance is not reaching Gaza in 'sufficient amounts'.
Sudan’s army declares Khartoum state ‘completely free’ of paramilitary RSF
Announcement comes weeks after the army made gains in and around the capital city to push back the Rapid Support Forces.
‘Blatant political attack’: US lawmaker charged over ICE centre standoff
Democrats say the Trump administration's decision to charge Congresswoman LaMonica McIver sets a 'dangerous precedent'.
UK, France, Canada warn Israel of sanctions: Is opinion shifting on Gaza?
UK imposes sanctions on Israeli settlers as European leaders mount pressure on Israel to end its Gaza offensive.
Thousands of Gaza’s children face imminent death under Israeli siege: UN
Food security group says more than 93 percent of children in Gaza, about 930,000, are at risk of famine.
UK government suspends free trade talks with Israel over Gaza war
The EU has also voted to review its trade agreement with Israel due to the "catastrophic" situation in Gaza.
WHO members adopt landmark pandemic agreement in US absence
Accord aims to prevent repeat of disjointed response and international disarray that surrounded COVID-19 pandemic.
French town breaks world record for largest gathering of ‘Smurfs’
The town in Brittany’s far west gathered more than 3,000 Smurfs, setting a new world record.
Venezuela suspends flights from Colombia after arrests of ‘mercenaries’
Venezuela's aviation authority said flights will resume a day after Sunday's parliamentary elections.
Trump signs bill outlawing ‘revenge porn’
Legislation criminalises publishing of intimate images, including AI-created 'deepfakes', without a person’s consent.
The US has $36 trillion in debt. What does that mean, and who owns it?
The US has the highest national debt in the world, a quarter of which is owned by other countries.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,181
These are the key events on day 1,181 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
How conflict with India helped boost the Pakistan military’s domestic image
Pakistan’s military enjoying renewed popularity after Indian clash, but analysts warn the surge may be temporary.
Biden’s cancer diagnosis renews transparency outcry; Trump claims cover-up
Former US president likely has had cancer for years, some doctors say.
US top court allows Trump admin to revoke protected status for Venezuelans
Supreme Court lets Trump terminate Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of people from Venezuela.