- Israeli military names 12 senior Houthis killed by Israeli Air Force The Jerusalem Post
- Houthis Say Prime Minister Was Killed in Israeli Attack The New York Times
- Israel Hit Yemen Target Just Hours After Discovering an Imminent Houthi Meeting - WSJ The Wall Street Journal
- How Israel’s Strikes on the Houthis Will Change Yemen Foreign Policy
- Israeli airstrike kills Houthi rebel prime minister in Yemen’s capital AP News
In besieged Sudan city, civilians face death if they try to escape
Civilians trapped in el-Fasher say the RSF is targeting those trying to escape.
Ukraine vs France: World Cup qualifiers – teams, start, lineups
France enter the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup but the number of games players face remains contentious.
Indonesian student protesters meet ministers, set out complaints – Reuters
- Indonesian student protesters meet ministers, set out complaints Reuters
- Protesters picnic outside Indonesian parliament on national holiday Reuters
- Indonesia could be on the brink of something nasty economist.com
- Indonesia’s fury and deep resentment rages on despite crackdown. Here’s what to know CNN
- Indonesia: Hundreds of women with brooms join protests as Prabowo flies to China BBC
More than 1.5 million displaced by Pakistan floods
More than 1.5 million people in Pakistan’s Punjab province have been displaced by the worst flooding in decades.
DR Congo announces new Ebola outbreak
Authorities suspect 28 cases of the deadly virus, with the latest recorded in the southern Kasai province.
Afghanistan earthquake death toll rises to 2,200
An aftershock hit the quake-hit area of Afghanistan on Thursday as aid organisations struggle to reach survivors.
Judge blocks Trump’s bid to cut $4bn in US foreign aid
Federal judge says Trump administration cannot refuse to spend funds appropriated by US Congress.
US Justice Department launches fraud probe into Fed Gov Lisa Cook: Report
Probe follows a lawsuit filed by Cook challenging Trump firing her from the central bank on mortgage fraud allegations.
Palestine recognition: the principle the EU has been stuck on for decades
Europe’s ability to help bring peace to the Middle East has long come under question, with Spain’s PM this week saying it had failed on Gaza
In 1980 when Leonid Brezhnev ruled the Soviet Union and Donald Trump was a property developer, the nine leaders of the then European Community made their first major foray into joint diplomacy. The cause: the Middle East, including a Palestinian state.
“The time has come to promote the recognition and implementation of two principles universally accepted by the international community: the right to existence and to security of all states in the region, including Israel … [and] recognition of the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people,” stated the Venice declaration calling for Palestinian self-determination.
Continue reading...In boat strike, Trump repurposes ‘war on terror’ for Latin American crime
Analysts warn the US is using its 'war on terror' playbook for potential extrajudicial killings in Latin America.
Ebola outbreak kills 15 in DR Congo
Health officials urge people to take preventive measures following a new outbreak of the deadly virus.
Ebola outbreak kills 15 in DR Congo
Health officials urge people to take preventive measures following a new outbreak of the deadly virus.
Afghan earthquake death toll jumps to more than 2,200, say Taliban
Aid agencies plead for funds as rough terrain hinders relief effort and 98% of buildings in one province are damaged
The death toll from a major earthquake in Afghanistan this week has jumped to more than 2,200, just as another magnitude 6.2 earthquake hit the southeastern region of the country on Thursday night.
On Thursday, Taliban spokesperson Hamdullah Fitrat confirmed that the death toll from Sunday’s earthquake had risen to 2,205 – up from previous estimates of 1,400 – making it one of the deadliest natural disasters to hit the country in decades.
Continue reading...Macron says 26 countries pledge troops as a reassurance force for Ukraine after fighting ends – AP News
- Macron says 26 countries pledge troops as a reassurance force for Ukraine after fighting ends AP News
- 26 nations ready to take part in postwar Ukraine force, Macron says Reuters
- Ukraine allies ready to commit to post-war security guarantees politico.eu
- Europe Aims to Show It Is Ready to Secure Postwar Ukraine The New York Times
- Macron says ‘Coalition of the Willing’ will finalise ‘robust’ Ukrainian security guarantees – as it happened The Guardian
LIVE: Bulgaria vs Spain – UEFA World Cup qualifying
Follow our live build-up, with team news, before our text commentary stream of the qualifier for the FIFA 2026 event.
‘Out of control’: Witnesses describe fatal Lisbon funicular crash
At least 16 people were killed and 20 more injured, some critically, Portuguese authorities say.
US accused of ‘illegal massacre’ after strike on Venezuelan boat
Venezuela accuses the US of breaking international law after strike on alleged 'drug boat'.
‘He doesn’t follow trends’: How celebrities described Armani over the years
The Italian fashion designer and billionaire brand owner Giorgio Armani has died at the age of 91.
Washington, DC, sues to stop Trump deployment of National Guard
DC attorney general says ongoing deployment in US capital is illegal, as Trump floats sending troops to more cities.