Trump-Putin call: Could it lead to a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire?
The US president says only Putin and he can stitch together a truce. Their call on Monday will test that theory.
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Israel to allow limited food into Gaza amid intensified military offensive
Director-general of Gaza's Health Ministry says it's still unclear when border will open to allow humanitarian aid.
China’s industrial output, retail sales dip amid US trade tensions
Despite slowdown, data points to reliance of Chinese economy in the face of Donald Trump's tariffs.
Portuguese PM’s party set to win general election, fall short of majority
The election has been dominated by issues such as housing and immigration and follows a decade of fragile governments.
Centrist Trzaskowski leads first round in Poland’s tight presidential poll
The ruling party's pro-EU candidate and a right-wing nationalist are set for a decisive second-round showdown on June 1.
Former US President Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive’ prostate cancer
Doctors discovered the cancer in Joe Biden last week after urinary symptoms and detection of a prostate nodule.
Deadly blast rocks police station in eastern Syria, killing three: Report
Explosion reported in Al-Mayadeen, in the Deir az Zor countryside, also wounds several people.
Pro-EU candidate Nicusor Dan defeats hard-right rival in Romania election
George Simion rejects exit poll soon after it is released, and doesn't concede presidential vote.
Russia detains Greek oil tanker after it departs Estonian port
Estonia redirects maritime traffic to prevent future incidents after Russia's detention of the Green Admire oil tanker.
Israeli strikes batter Gaza hospitals as brutal siege, bombing intensify
Indonesian Hospital in Gaza's north 'forced out of service' amid intensifying Israeli strikes on healthcare system.
South Korea’s presidential candidates hold first heated debate
Candidates Lee Jae-myung, the frontrunner, and his opponent Kim Moon-soo clash in the first of three televised debates.
EU, UK leaders speak with Trump before his Putin call as Ukraine hit
Leaders discuss an unconditional ceasefire and more sanctions on Russia as Ukraine laments 'record' drone barrage.
Pope Leo XIV meets Ukraine’s Zelenskyy after his inaugural Mass
Pontiff calls for peace and unity at the service, which attracts dignitaries from around the world.
India’s space agency suffers setback as it fails to launch satellite
Attempt to place satellite into orbit fails after launch vehicle encountered a technical issue, ISRO chief says.
At least 13 reported killed in suicide bomb blast in Somalia’s Mogadishu
Suicide bomber targets queue of young recruits registering at a military base in the capital.
Indian professor arrested over social media post on military operation
Ali Khan Mahmudabad from Ashoka University held after complaint filed by a youth leader of the ruling BJP.
Portugal holds its third elections in three years
Immigration and cost of living crisis on voters' minds as they head to polling booths to elect the next government.
Mexican Navy ship crashes into New York’s Brooklyn Bridge, 19 injured
New York City Mayor Eric Adams says 19 people were injured in the collision, four of them seriously.
One killed after explosion near fertility clinic in Palm Springs
Palm Springs Police Chief Andy Mills said the blast 'appears to be an intentional act of violence'.
‘Fight back’: Pedro Pascal urges Cannes to resist US political pressure
Actory calls on filmmakers to 'keep telling the stories, keep expressing yourself and keep fighting to be who you are'.