Belarus, Russia conduct joint military drills amid NATO tensions
Moscow and Minsk insist, however, that the drills are defensive, adding that Western security concerns are 'nonsense'.
Indian billionaire family’s private zoo cleared of ‘foul play’
India's top court had formed a special team to investigate allegations that animals were mistreated at Vantara.
Brazilians split after ex-President Jair Bolsonaro’s conviction
For some, the 27-year sentence handed to the former president for attempted coup is justice - for others, tragedy.
British soldier faces trial over Northern Ireland’s Bloody Sunday killings
The first-ever trial of a former British soldier accused of murder during the 1972 massacre began in Belfast on Monday.
Rubio says Netanyahu has full support of US over plans to destroy Hamas
US secretary of state, who is visiting Jerusalem, warns of ‘Israeli counter reaction’ if allies recognise Palestine
The US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, has put the Trump administration’s full support behind Benjamin Netanyahu in a visit to Jerusalem, saying Washington’s priorities were the liberation of Israeli hostages and the destruction of Hamas.
In public remarks standing alongside Netanyahu, Rubio did not mention the possibility of a ceasefire, and did not repeat his earlier criticism of Israel for carrying out an airstrike last week aimed at Hamas leaders in Doha, the capital of another close US ally, Qatar.
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Israel destroys Gaza’s tallest residential building
Eyewitnesses captured the moment Israel bombed and destroyed the tallest residential building in Gaza.
Arab-Islamic summit: Qatar’s emir vows to ‘confront Israeli aggression’
The emir accuses Israel of trying to 'thwart negotiations' for Gaza ceasefire, as he warns against Israeli expansionism.
More deforestation leads to a drier dry season, Amazon study finds – Mongabay
The Muslim world must move from words to action
Pakistan's top diplomat, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, says the Muslim bloc must move beyond rhetoric to concrete action.
Poland calls for NATO-backed no-fly zone over Ukraine – The Washington Post
- Poland calls for NATO-backed no-fly zone over Ukraine The Washington Post
- NATO should impose no-fly zone over Ukraine to protect against Russian drones, Poland says CNN
- As Sabotage in Europe Mounts, So Do Calls to Retaliate Against Russia The New York Times
- Romania 2nd NATO nation in a week to report Russian drone in its airspace Axios
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Panic as families given ‘minutes to flee’ before Israel destroys tower
Residents of the Mahna Tower in Gaza City were ordered to evacuate just minutes before it was bombed by Israel.
Belarus and Russia stage joint military drills
The BBC's Russia editor, Steve Rosenberg, reports from joint manoeuvres by Russia and Belarus, as part of the Zapad 2025 (West 2025) military drills.
Netanyahu says Israel should invest in influence operations to counteract isolation – Reuters
- Netanyahu says Israel should invest in influence operations to counteract isolation Reuters
- Netanyahu admits Israel faces prolonged ‘isolation’ over war in Gaza CNN
- Israel Business Forum: PM leading country to ‘dangerous and unprecedented’ downturn The Times of Israel
- Netanyahu's Vision of Israel as 'Super Sparta' Means Eternal Siege Haaretz
- Netanyahu admits: "Israel is isolated." And accuses China and Qatar of propaganda in the West Eunews
Benjamin Netanyahu to ‘Post’: Qatar attempting to blockade Israel – The Jerusalem Post
- Benjamin Netanyahu to 'Post': Qatar attempting to blockade Israel The Jerusalem Post
- Netanyahu admits Israel is economically isolated, will need to become self-reliant The Times of Israel
- Middle East: Israel to get ready for 'isolation' — Netanyahu DW
- Israel Must Adapt Economy to International Isolation, PM Says Bloomberg.com
- PM says Qatar, China attempting to ‘blockade’ Israel politically, but ‘the US is with us’ The Times of Israel
Israel demolishes more high-rise towers as Gaza City offensive ramps up
BBC Verify's Merlyn Thomas looks at the latest Israeli strikes on buildings in Gaza City city over the weekend.
Drone Campaign Pushes Gas To $9 A Gallon In Russia, When There Is Any – Forbes
- Drone Campaign Pushes Gas To $9 A Gallon In Russia, When There Is Any Forbes
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- Ukrainian drones strike one of Russia’s top oil refineries, sparking fire AP News
- Ukraine targets key Russian oil refinery as Moscow tests hypersonic missile Al Jazeera
- Oil rises after attacks on Russian energy facilities CNBC
Photos Capture the Extreme, Beautiful Work of Climate Science – Quanta Magazine
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- How We Came To Know Earth Quanta Magazine
Pope Leo warns that the world is in ‘big trouble’ if Elon Musk becomes the first trillionaire – Fortune
- Pope Leo warns that the world is in ‘big trouble’ if Elon Musk becomes the first trillionaire Fortune
- Pope Leo criticizes huge CEO salaries in first interview as Catholic leader CNN
- ‘We’re in big trouble’: pope concerned at Elon Musk’s trillion-dollar proposed pay The Guardian
- Pope Leo takes swipe at Elon Musk’s wealth: ‘We’re in big trouble’ The Times
- In first interview, Pope Leo XIV takes on billionaires, polarization and war NPR