Israel releases Hamas co-founder after two years in detention
Israeli authorities released Hamas co-founder Hassan Yousef after more than two years in administrative detention.
Flip flop or deliberate? – Unpacking Trump’s strategy on Iran
The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue looks at the US president's mixed messaging over the war and the questions it raises.
Flip flop or deliberate? – Unpacking Trump’s strategy on Iran
The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue looks at the US president's mixed messaging over the war and the questions it raises.
Flip flop or deliberate? – Unpacking Trump’s strategy on Iran
The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue looks at the US president's mixed messaging over the war and the questions it raises.
Trump administration sanctions Cuba’s national oil company, blasts Castros
Secretary of State Marco Rubio denounces Union Cuba-Petroleo as having 'unlawfully expropriated' US resources.
US plans to deport Iranians to Central African Republic, sources say – Reuters
- US plans to deport Iranians to Central African Republic, sources say Reuters
- Women Who Fled Iran Are to Be Deported to Central African Republic, Lawyers Say The New York Times
- US-Central African Republic Deportation Agreement Escalates Attack on Immigrants and Puts Lives at Risk Just Security
- Trump to deport Iranian women to African country deemed too dangerous for travel The Telegraph
- Report: CAR to accept third-country deportees from US africanews.com
Mexico City dazzles as World Cup 2026 kicks off in style
Fireworks and global stars light up Mexico City's kickoff of the 2026 World Cup at a revamped Azteca Stadium.
Trump to pick US attorney Jay Clayton for director of national intelligence
Nomination comes amid pushback over Donald Trump's selection of Bill Pulte as acting director of the agency.
What to know about the stabbing that set off fiery riots in Northern Ireland – PBS
- What to know about the stabbing that set off fiery riots in Northern Ireland PBS
- ‘They are thugs thriving on division’: residents voice disgust and shame at Belfast rioters The Guardian
- Belfast's minority groups living in fear after 'racist thuggery' Reuters
- 'Masked Men Burning Families Out of Their Homes': Belfast Protests Erupt After Knife Attack Time Magazine
- Minister condemns ‘racist thuggery’ as violence returns to Northern Ireland Al Jazeera
Israel deports French journalist accused of supporting Hamas
Isreal suppressed coverage of its war on Gaza, banning international press and killing hundreds of local journalists.
China bars Philippines defence chief as South China Sea spat sails onwards
Chinese individuals and organisations are also banned from doing business with Gilberto Teodoro and his family.
US lawmakers demand Trump officials halt plan to send Afghans to DRC
Government urged to reconsider proposal for 1,100 Afghans, currently stranded in Qatar, who worked with US forces
Dozens of US lawmakers urged the Trump administration on Thursday to roll back any plans to ship to unsafe third countries Afghan nationals who worked with US forces during the war in their homeland.
In a letter seen by Reuters, more than 80 House of Representatives members, including at least three Republicans as well as Democrats, appealed to secretary of state, Marco Rubio, to reconsider plans for 1,100 Afghans who have been stranded in Qatar awaiting relocation.
Continue reading...How a Kushner-linked resort sparked protests across Albania
A luxury resort linked to Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner has sparked some of Albania's biggest protests.
What is the Amal Movement, Lebanon’s other Shia party?
As Hezbollah's future is unclear, what role can Amal, Lebanon's other major Shia party, play?
UK defence funding crisis has been a long time coming
John Healey’s complaint is that Starmer sat on this problem for months before making a derisory offer
John Healey’s resignation as defence secretary on Thursday was a long time brewing, though in the end the denouement was swift. It leaves an already weak Keir Starmer without a defence strategy less than a month before a Nato summit and an unresolved row about spending as Donald Trump threatens to restart the bombing of Iran.
On Monday, No 10 finally told Healey how much more money it was prepared to give the Ministry of Defence to fund major projects as part of the defence investment plan (Dip).
Continue reading...Jose Mourinho named Real Madrid coach on three-year deal
Mourinho returns to La Liga giants after 13 years following Florentino Perez's re-election as club president.
Musk’s Grok accused of violating Canadian privacy laws on deepfakes
Privacy watchdog finds xAI's Grok lacks safeguards for sexualised deepfake image sharing, amid growing global scrutiny.
Israeli government mulling huge funding to expand West Bank settlement: NGO
The proposal, if passed, would mark one of the largest expansions of illegal Israeli settlements in decades.
Toronto police officer shot while investigating attack on US consulate
Police say one suspect still at large after constable fatally shot during search warrant linked to consulate attack.
Russia’s Central Bank chief disappears from public view as resignation rumors swirl; one report links her future to fears of border closures and martial law – Meduza
- Russia’s Central Bank chief disappears from public view as resignation rumors swirl; one report links her future to fears of border closures and martial law Meduza
- Putin signals key rate cuts as his central banker is on sick leave Reuters
- In Russia, Nabiullina and Mishustin are expected to be dismissed, and a transition to a 'mobilization economy Наша Ніва
- Russian Central Bank Chief Skips SPIEF After Calling In Sick The Moscow Times
- Putin expects Russia central bank to cut key rate next week Investing.com