Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump pleads not guilty
Suspect Ryan Routh faces several charges, including attempted assassination of a major US presidential candidate.
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UN extends Haiti security mission for another year as violence soars
Measure extends multinational police mission until early October 2025 as Haiti struggles to stem deadly gang violence.
US official says could be up to ‘600 lost lives’ from Hurricane Helene
Severe damage in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee as confirmed death toll rises to 100.
UK’s last coal-fired power plant to close after more than 100 years
Britain's transition to net zero is changing the country's energy landscape.
Sudan military denies targeting UAE diplomatic post in Khartoum
The Sudanese army accuses the RSF armed group of the 'shameful and cowardly' attack on ambassador's residence.
Three children among 12 dead as boat capsizes off Tunisian coast
At least 10 people still missing and 29 rescued in latest boat disaster in the Mediterranean.
Israeli bombardment of Lebanon sends 100,000 fleeing to war-torn Syria: UN
The UN Refugee Agency operates at four crossing points to assist those fleeing Lebanon for safety in Syria.
Israeli raids force 100,000 to flee Lebanon for Syria
The mass displacement into the war-torn neighbour began a week ago when Israel widened its attacks on Lebanon.
Putin says Ukraine goals will be ‘achieved’ as he repeats ‘neo-Nazi’ claims
President repeats justification for sending forces into Ukraine as Moscow launches swarms of drones against Kyiv.
What would a ground invasion mean for Lebanon and Israel?
Israel has learned from its mistakes during the 2006 invasion, but so has Hezbollah. So what is the plan?
Japan’s incoming PM Ishiba calls snap vote
Newly-elected Shigeru Ishiba emphasises need for immediate public approval of new administration.
Hezbollah deputy delivers defiant message following killing of Nasrallah
Sheikh Naim Qassem asserts that despite killing of leader, Hezbollah is ready to meet any Israeli ground offensive.
France’s Le Pen and far-right party on trial for alleged EU funds abuse
The long-running case threatens to scupper any bid by Le Pen for the presidency in 2027.
Modi’s Kashmir statehood promise. Poll rhetoric or genuine outreach?
Modi promises Kashmir statehood amid regional elections, but analysts doubt full autonomy will be restored.
Nepal surveys damage after deadly floods kill at least 193 people
Recovery and rescue work has stepped up, with casualty numbers pushing towards 200.
Trump escalates personal attacks on rival, calls Harris ‘mentally impaired’
Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania took on similar themes as an event a day before that he described as a 'dark speech'.
‘Hugely significant’: Who’s in the race to become UK Conservatives leader?
Four candidates hope to rule over the party trying to recover from historic electoral blow. Who are they?
US approves $567m in military support for Taiwan
The support is the latest move by Washington to boost the island's military in the face of rising tensions with China.
In the Philippines, costly marriage annulments spur calls to allow divorce
Bill to legalise divorce offers hope to Filipino women currently relying on expensive and lengthy annulment process.
‘Earthquake’: Austria’s far-right Freedom Party wins election
The far right might struggle to form a coalition because most other parties have said they will not work with it.