- Zelenskyy MPs balk at restoring anti-corruption bodies over “revenge” fears Financial Times
- Ukraine's Zelenskyy undoes anti-corruption curbs but fear remains NBC News
- Why Anticorruption Watchdogs Are at the Heart of Ukraine’s Unrest The New York Times
- Wartime protests prove Ukraine’s democratic instincts are still strong Atlantic Council
- Zelenskiy introduces bill to 'uphold independence' of Ukraine's anti-graft bodies Reuters
Volkswagen profits tumble as tariffs weigh on auto industry
Carmaker joins Stellantis and GM in reporting hits to their profits as tariffs drive up costs for the industry.
Back in Gaza City again, IDF finds itself fighting ‘infrastructure,’ not terrorists – The Times of Israel
- Back in Gaza City again, IDF finds itself fighting ‘infrastructure,’ not terrorists The Times of Israel
- Israeli Strikes Hit W.H.O. Site After Military Expands Gaza Offensive The New York Times
- Israeli forces push into parts of a central Gaza city that the war had largely spared AP News
- At least 65 killed in Gaza attacks as Israel sends tanks into Deir el-Balah Al Jazeera
- Israeli tanks roll into Gazan city of Deir al-Balah for first time since war began CNN
India’s Modi pledges $565m to Maldives to boost infrastructure
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says India will also support the Maldives in 'strengthening its defence capabilities'.
Trump says Hamas will be ‘hunted down’ as Gaza ceasefire talks wane
US president says Hamas is rejecting deal because it knows 'what happens' after the last Israeli captives are released.
Riverdance star Michael Flatley to seek Irish presidency nomination
Plans for retired dancer to return from Monaco for run at post revealed during mansion dispute in court
After finding fame and fortune in Riverdance and other stage shows, Michael Flatley is to seek a new role: president of Ireland.
The Irish American dancer and impresario planned to move back from Monaco to Ireland and would seek nomination in the upcoming election, a Dublin court heard on Friday.
Continue reading...France’s top court annuls arrest warrant for Bashar al-Assad
Judges rule document invalid as former Syrian leader had immunity as head of state
France’s highest court has cancelled an arrest warrant for the former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad for complicity in war crimes and crimes against humanity during the country’s civil war.
The Cour de cassation declared the warrant invalid under international law, which gives heads of state personal immunity from prosecution in foreign courts while they are in office.
Continue reading...Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba avoid sanctions over MLS All-Star snub
Former Barcelona duo Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba could have been banned for one match after sitting out All-Star match.
Is Trump using Africa as a ‘dumping ground’ for criminals?
Activists and rights groups have criticised Trump's 'third country' scheme to deport criminals.
Former Congolese president on trial for treason
Joseph Kabila denies backing the M23 rebels, who have seized large parts of the mineral-rich east.
Trump signals positive meeting with Powell on US interest rates
Trump shifts tone on Powell, calling him 'a very good man' after their meeting on interest rates.
Can Barack Obama be prosecuted over ‘Russian interference’ intelligence?
Intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard claims former president 'conspired' to discredit Trump's 2016 election win.
Fires engulf Turkey’s Mediterranean coast as government declares 2 disaster zones – AP News
- Fires engulf Turkey’s Mediterranean coast as government declares 2 disaster zones AP News
- Firefighters struggle to contain wildfires as heatwave sears Turkey and Cyprus Reuters
- Weather tracker: heatwave triggers deadly wildfires in Turkey The Guardian
- Ten workers killed battling wildfires in Turkey BBC
- Wildfire kills 10 firefighters and rescue workers in Turkey Euronews.com
Streeting warns NHS faces challenging few days as doctor strike begins – BBC
- Streeting warns NHS faces challenging few days as doctor strike begins BBC
- Doctors in England start a 5-day strike over pay. The government says it will hurt patients AP News
- Fewer resident doctors thought to have gone on strike than in last year’s NHS stoppage The Guardian
- 'I'm utterly lost': Patients' anger over doctors strike cancellations BBC
- English doctors to strike in face-off with government over pay Reuters
Meeting over between US official and Ghislane Maxwell, who will ‘welcome any relief’, lawyer says
When asked about giving Maxwell clemency, the president said he was allowed to do so, but had "not thought" about it.
Trump dismisses Macron’s plan to recognize Palestinian state – Reuters
- Trump dismisses Macron's plan to recognize Palestinian state Reuters
- Macron Recognizes a Palestinian State. But to What End? The New York Times
- Merz and Starmer weigh Israel action after Macron turns up heat politico.eu
- Macron says France will recognize a Palestinian state in September CNN
- Macron Move to Recognize Palestine Adds to Outrage Over Aid Bloomberg.com
Nigeria vs Morocco: Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final 2025 – teams, start
Nigeria hunt a 10th WAFCON title against a Morocco side seeking their first when the pair face off in Rabat.
French pledge to recognise Palestine is a gamble – so will Starmer follow suit? – BBC
- French pledge to recognise Palestine is a gamble - so will Starmer follow suit? BBC
- UK backs future Palestinian statehood but only as part of peace deal Reuters
- Cabinet ministers and third of MPs call on Starmer to recognise state of Palestine The Guardian
- UK’s Starmer faces mounting pressure to recognise Palestinian state Al Jazeera
- Recognising Palestine would reward murder and rape, says Israel’s ambassador The Telegraph
French pledge to recognise Palestine is a gamble – so will Starmer follow suit?
The prime minister is facing pressure at home and abroad to recognise a Palestinian state.
US military says it has killed senior ISIL (ISIS) leader in Syria’s Aleppo
Dhiya’ Zawba Muslih al-Hardani and two of his sons affiliated to the group were killed in a raid, the US military says