Israeli spy chief ‘threatened’ ICC prosecutor over war crimes case: Report
Report claims ex-Mossad chief tried to pressure Fatou Bensouda into abandoning a 2021 war crimes probe.
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UK’s Sunak eyes national service: What is it and which countries have it?
The proposed national service scheme is not the same as conscription but makes military or civil service mandatory.
EU pushing to boost military aid to Ukraine
The drive by some EU states to raise support comes as others, such as Hungary, work to block military aid.
Cape Town’s poor ‘neglected’ in South Africa’s only opposition-run province
Township residents say the opposition Democratic Alliance is elitist and runs a city that functions only for the rich.
Rafah residents face further danger as Israel hits city’s two hospitals
Israeli attacks put Kuwaiti Hospital out of service and trap medical staff, patients inside Indonesian Field Hospital.
EU states announce formal recognition of Palestinian state
Spanish PM calls Palestinian statehood 'only route to peace'; Israel accuses Madrid of incitement to Jewish 'genocide'.
Trump promises crackdown on pro-Palestinian protests if elected
Trump tells donors that the student demonstrators are part of a 'radical revolution' and promises to defeat them.
Submerged homes and heatwaves fuel Mexico climate angst
Waves wash over abandoned homes in Mexico's first community to be officially recognised as displaced by climate change.
‘Russia needs China more’: Are Putin and Xi in a marriage of convenience?
While Russia and China have drawn close in the face of Western sanctions, both have other acts to balance.
Shooting between Egyptian, Israeli personnel near Rafah kills one Egyptian
The two governments say the exchange of fire near the Egypt-Gaza crossing is being investigated.
Russia to build nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev says Uzbekistan also interested in buying more oil and gas from Russia.
What to know about Mexico’s 2024 presidential election
Nearly 100 million Mexicans will cast their ballots on June 2 in an election that could help cement the legacy of AMLO.
Spain unveils ‘lost Caravaggio’ that nearly sold for 1,500 euros
The artwork was discovered just before being put up for sale for equivalent of $1,800 following an attribution mistake.
Death toll rises to 21 after storms sweep across several US states
Tornadoes leave path of destruction across several US states as other parts of country brace for more possible storms.
Spain pledges 1 billion euros of military aid to Ukraine in 2024
Zelenskyy says Ukraine needs at least seven more Patriot launchers to defend itself against Russian air attacks.
North Korea says rocket carrying satellite exploded in flight
Pyongyang says its attempt to put another spy satellite into orbit ends in failure, according to state news agency KCNA.
Closing arguments, verdict: Trump’s hush money trial entering final stretch
Prosecutors and defence lawyers to deliver closing arguments this week in historic trial against ex-US President Trump.
Former German soldier jailed for spying for Russia
Duesseldorf court sentences ex-soldier to 42 months in jail for sharing secret military information with Russia.
Israel bombs yet another Gaza camp it had declared a safe zone
Officials say many bodies were 'charred' after the strikes triggered a fire that ripped through the camp in Rafah.
‘Audacious, outrageous’: Gaza protesters slam Greek deportation order
Greece’s government has pledged not to allow protests against Israel to escalate on university campuses.