Philippine court orders arrest of VP Duterte over President Marcos threats
Warrant follows charge she threatened to have Marcos, his wife and a cousin killed by a hitman.
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Conflicts and extreme weather pushing global food prices higher, warns UN
UN food price index rises to four-year high, illustrating impact of war and weather.
‘Things happen’: How Vance’s comment on Iran wedding strike fits US pattern
From My Lai to civilian killings in Afghanistan, Iraq, the US has often denied role before later quietly acknowledging.
Burnham, Macron talk border security and stronger Europe-UK ties
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham discussed shared challenges in his first official meeting with the French president.
NYC’s AI ban through grade 8 sets stage for rest of US, experts say
The ban will last for one year and affect 600,000 students.
El Nino: A phenomenon supercharged by climate change
Scientists warn the 2026-27 El Nino could become the strongest ever, exacerbating global heat, droughts and floods.
US Vice President JD Vance declines to offer timeline for end of Iran war
The Trump official expressed scepticism at White House briefing about the conflict being a war despite recent flare-up.
France records ‘hottest summer ever’ in 2026
France joins other European countries in recording its hottest summer since measurements began.
ICE agent charged with lying under oath about Minnesota shooting
Authorities say agent fired into home with people inside, lied about circumstances.
Ten injured in Ukraine as Kyiv expects talks with US envoys in coming days
Separately, one person killed and five injured after Ukrainian drone struck bus in Russian-controlled part of Horlivka.
Israel kills 3 in Gaza as far-right minister plans for Palestinian removals
Israeli drone strike and gunfire kills and injures people across the Gaza Strip despite 'ceasefire'.
Serbia welcomes return of war criminal Mladic’s body with military honours
Ratko Mladic received a life sentence from a UN court for committing atrocities during the 1992-1995 Bosnian War.
Advocates decry US House vote to defund universities that boycott Israel
Rights groups say the measure infringes on the freedom of speech of Americans for the benefit of a foreign nation.
Foreign fighters and external support fuel Sudan’s war: UN-backed probe
Investigation says support for warring parties strengthens military capabilities, intensifies humanitarian crisis.
Israel releases Lebanese civilian, says five prisoners will be freed
The prisoner, identified as Malek Ghazi, is the first Lebanese citizen held by Israel to be set free since talks began.
Russia to close Goethe-Institut centres as Germany tensions escalate
Moscow to shut Goethe-Institut centres after Germany announces the closure of two Russian institutions.
Iran Red Crescent urges ICC probe into deadly US strike on wedding party
Outrage grows over US strike that killed four people and wounded 67 at a wedding party in Kuhestak.
Pakistan’s Punjab allows ‘secret’ terrorism trials: Why it’s controversial
A single unnamed official can order anonymous judges, prosecutors and witnesses in terrorism cases, with no time limit.
EU remains divided over trade sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements
Irish Foreign Minister Helen McEntee says the bloc 'should be moving collectively' in upholding international law.
Powerful storm hits Canada’s Toronto, cutting power to tens of thousands
Thunderstorm also causes severe flooding and forces flight cancellations at Pearson airport.