Romanian president quits NATO chief race, paving way for Netherland’s Rutte
All other NATO members had already backed Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to become the next chief of the alliance.
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Is Cyprus about to be dragged into a war between Israel and Hezbollah?
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah warned Cyprus that if it aided Israel in attacks on Lebanon, it would be targeted.
Romania to send Patriot system to Ukraine as Russia pounds its power grid
NATO member's donation comes after Ukraine's repeated calls on allies to boost its air defences.
Sudan’s RSF captures key army stronghold of el-Fula
Capture of el-Fula deepens humanitarian crisis, as charity MSF slams 'deeply inadequate' response to war.
Kenya police use tear gas, water cannon as hundreds protest over tax hikes
Controversial but watered-down finance bill that many fear will up cost of living is due to be debated in parliament.
Sweden court acquits former Syrian general of alleged war crimes
Verdict says prosecution failed to prove Mohammed Hamo's division was involved in the cited 'indiscriminate' attacks.
EU targets LNG sector in new sanctions against Russia
Latest package bars re-exports of Russian LNG via Europe, but experts say measure will have little effect.
Deadly heatwaves in US, Mexico made more likely by climate change
Scientists say human-induced global warming is behind the recent scorching temperatures in the region.
As Putin visits, Vietnam says will boost ties with Russia for global peace
Russian president says strengthening strategic partnership with Vietnam is one of his country's priorities.
At least 34 people die in India after drinking bootleg liquor
More than 100 were admitted to hospital after consuming alcohol spiked with poisonous methanol.
Israeli military spokesman’s Hamas defeat remarks widen rift with Netanyahu
Daniel Hagari says identifying defeat of Hamas as end goal of Gaza war means 'throwing sand in people's eyes'.
Summer solstice 2024: Is it going to get even hotter now?
While Thursday marks the longest day of the year in Northern Hemisphere, it will not necessarily be the hottest.
Four in five people want more climate action, UN poll finds
Biggest survey of its kind polled 75,000, finding that majority want quick transition from fossil fuels to clean energy.
Attacks and rhetoric: Israel, Hezbollah could plunge Lebanon into war
Both sides are barely staying within the rules of engagement, leaving Lebanese anxious over what comes next.
Hezbollah chief Nasrallah says Israel should be ‘scared’ of all-out war
Hassan Nasrallah says invading northern Israel is a 'standing' possibility if a major conflict is imposed on Lebanon.
Tropical Storm Alberto forms over Western Gulf of Mexico
Alberto, the first named storm of 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, expected to make landfall in north Mexico on Thursday.
Climate activists arrested after spray painting UK’s Stonehenge monument
UK police say they arrested two people 'on suspicion of damaging' the prehistoric UNESCO World Heritage Site.
‘A lack of trust’: How deepfakes and AI could rattle the US elections
At least 20 states have passed regulations against election deepfakes, but federal action remains stalled.
Russia’s Putin arrives in Vietnam for final stop on two-nation Asia tour
Putin hails Vietnam for backing 'a pragmatic way to solve the crisis' in Ukraine in an op-ed released before his visit.
US elections 2024: Who will be Donald Trump’s vice president?
Several names are on Trump's shortlist, with the ex-president set to unveil his pick before or at July's GOP convention.