Hegseth rails against ‘beardos’ and ‘woke’ in gathering of US generals
Hundreds of high ranking military leaders were summoned for a rare meeting with the Department of Defense secretary.
Key takeaways from Trump’s speech to US military generals
Republican president tells top military officers they will play part in 'war from within' in major US cities.
Can Trump’s plan end the war in Gaza?
US president says Hamas has 'three or four days' to respond to his Gaza ceasefire proposal.
Former DRC president Joseph Kabila sentenced to death in absentia
Military court convicts Kabila of war crimes, treason and other offences in verdict that could fuel enduring tensions
A military court in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has sentenced the country’s former president Joseph Kabila to death in absentia after convicting him of war crimes, treason and crimes against humanity.
The case stems from his alleged role in backing the advance of M23 rebels supported by Rwanda in DRC’s volatile eastern provinces. Kabila, who led the country from 2001 to 2019, has denied wrongdoing and said the judiciary had been politicised.
Continue reading...US deportation drive against pro-Palestine students is illegal, judge rules
Federal judge finds Trump officials misused powers to silence lawful criticism of Israel, chilling free speech.
Trump administration deporting hundreds of Iranian citizens: Tehran
An Iranian Foreign Ministry official says the Trump administration plans to deport about 400 Iranians.
FBI director gave New Zealand officials 3D-printed guns illegal to possess under local laws – PBS
- FBI director gave New Zealand officials 3D-printed guns illegal to possess under local laws PBS
- FBI boss Kash Patel gifted New Zealand officials 3D-printed guns illegal to possess under local laws CNN
- Kash Patel’s Gifts to New Zealand Destroyed Newsweek
- Donald Trump's FBI Director Keystone Kash Patel Botches Overseas Visit by Handing Out Illegal Guns The Daily Beast
- FBI director gifted NZ police and intelligence chiefs 3D-printed guns RNZ
Destruction at scene of Pakistan security HQ suicide bombing
Video shows the suicide car bombing aftermath outside a paramilitary headquarters in Pakistan’s Balochistan province.
Unpicking Trump’s Gaza peace plan map
BBC Verify analyses President Trump’s peace plan for Gaza and what it means on the ground.
At least 26 killed as powerful earthquake strikes central Philippines
Rescue efforts under way after a quake off Cebu Island damages buildings and sends people running onto the streets.
Fact check: Trump makes numerous false claims to generals and admirals, some about the military – CNN
- Fact check: Trump makes numerous false claims to generals and admirals, some about the military CNN
- CNN fact-checker spends four minutes debunking Trump’s multiple ‘lies’ in his speech to US military top brass The Independent
- Trump Waxes Poetic About the ‘Gorgeous Paper’ He Signs for Generals in Wild Military Speech: ‘We Used to Sign a Piece of Garbage!’ Yahoo
- CNN Fact Checker Says Trump ‘Repeatedly Lied’ In Speech, Even About CNN Forbes
- Hegseth's Meeting Backfires as Military Audience Starts Chanting, "Epstein, Epstein" The Borowitz Report
What does Trump’s plan mean for the state of Palestine?
Analysts say Trump's ceasefire plan has no guarantees for the Palestinians and, once again, favours the Israelis.
As tariffs hit, Americans grapple with rising bills and multiple jobs
Rising rent and grocery bills are making life harder for everyone from teachers to gig workers and small business owners
DR Congo’s ex-President Joseph Kabila sentenced to death in absentia
Head of military tribunal says Kabila convicted of several crimes, including treason, murder and torture.
Trump says Hamas has ‘three or four days’ to respond to Gaza proposal
US president says it will be 'a very sad end' if Palestinian group does not agree to his 20-point Gaza plan.
South Africa’s top diplomat in France found dead near Paris hotel
The circumstances around Nathi Mthethwa's death are being investigated by the French authorities.
Bowen: Momentum is the strength of Trump’s Gaza plan, but lack of detail is its weakness
The plan is a significant moment - but it lacks the nuts and bolts that determine whether diplomatic agreements hold together, or don't.
Why are US Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine a ‘red line’ for Russia?
Russia claims US Tomahawks won't do much to help Ukraine, but could signal US 'interference'.
Ukrainian diver wanted over Nord Stream explosions detained in Poland – Reuters
- Ukrainian diver wanted over Nord Stream explosions detained in Poland Reuters
- Ukraine updates: Second Nord Stream suspect detained DW
- Germany seeks to extradite Ukrainian diver over 2022 Nord Stream gas pipeline attack The Guardian
- Ukrainian diver held in Poland over Russian pipeline blasts in Baltic Sea BBC
- Poland detains Ukrainian over 2022 Nord Stream gas pipeline explosions CBS News
Galatasaray vs Liverpool 1-0: UEFA Champions League – as it happened
All the updates as Turkish giants Galatasaray beat Liverpool in Istanbul, with Victor Osimhen grabbing the only goal.