Trump says he could give 20% of DOGE savings back to Americans
US president's proposal comes amid scepticism of claimed savings from Elon Musk's cost-cutting drive.
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US declares drug cartels, criminal gangs global terrorist organisations
Trump frequently depicts immigration and drug smuggling as part of an 'invasion' of the US to justify harsh measures.
Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro slams coup accusations against him
The far-right leader has posted a rebuttal on social media, accusing Brazil's government of being 'authoritarian'.
Apple unveils souped up version of its cheapest iPhone
The iPhone 16e is the fourth-generation of a model sold historically at dramatically lower prices.
Pope’s tests show ‘slight improvement’ as Italy PM Meloni visits hospital
Prime Minister Georgia Meloni says pope was 'alert and responsive' and cracking jokes during hospital visit.
Global glacier melt is accelerating, new study finds
A new study published in Nature finds ice is melting at a 'concerning' rate, with repercussions for sea-level rise.
‘Dictator’: Trump blasts Zelenskyy amid negotiations over Ukraine war
On social media and in a speech, Trump accused Zelenskyy of profiting from the US 'gravy train' and avoiding elections.
Qatar’s emir holds talks with Iran’s supreme leader in Tehran
Qatar’s Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani says regional challenges 'necessitate coordination'.
Far right set to make strides in a German election dominated by immigration
Mainstream parties struggle to retain voters in a fragmented political landscape.
Putin rates US talks ‘highly’, says Russia ready to negotiate over Ukraine
Russia's president says that he is ready for new negotiations to take place and that Ukraine will not be excluded.
US-Russia Talks: Five takeaways from Rubio-Lavrov meeting on Ukraine war
Zelenskyy accuses the US of ending Moscow's isolation as the US and Russia discuss ending Ukraine war and reviving ties.
US universities target pro-Palestine students with suspensions, campus bans
As pro-Palestine protests on US campuses grow smaller, advocates point to increasingly harsh disciplinary measures.
Ukrainians are looking past NATO to a European security architecture
Ukrainian politicians express little confidence in direct talks over their heads between Russia and the US.
Israeli army’s Jenin raid enters 2nd month; mass displacement in West Bank
Thousands flee Jenin as Israeli army continues demolitions, marking largest displacement in decades across West Bank.
Afghan embassy says nationals face arrests, expulsions in Pakistan capital
The embassy says Afghan nationals face forced relocations in Islamabad amid rising tensions between the neighbours.
Man who threw pipe bomb at Japan’s ex-PM Kishida gets 10 years in prison
Court says the attack was a serious challenge to democracy and posed a significant danger to many people.
Bookstore raids in Kashmir by police prompt widespread criticism
Police in Indian-administered Kashmir raided bookstores and seized 668 books linked to major Islamic organisation.
Australia’s PM denies double standard after alleged attacks on Muslim women
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says any attack on a person on the basis of their faith is 'reprehensible'.
Hamas offers to release all captives for end to Israel’s war on Gaza
Hamas says it seeks a lasting ceasefire and a full Israeli pullout, rejecting conditions for its removal from Gaza.
Thutmose II’s tomb is Egypt’s biggest archaeological discovery since 1922
Archaeologists uncover Thutmose II's 3,500-year-old tomb, marking a groundbreaking discovery in Egypt's Thebes region.