- Pakistan links train hijacking to ‘Afghan handlers’ and Indian mastermind Al Jazeera English
- Pakistan train hijack: Baloch militants claim they escaped with 214 hostages, then executed them after ‘deadline’ Hindustan Times
- Pakistan accuses India of sponsoring militant terror group after train hijacking The Guardian
- Death toll in Pakistan's train hijacking rises to 31, army says Reuters
- 'Mistook us for dead': Pakistan train driver recalls 36-hour terror siege The Times of India
Pakistan links train hijacking to ‘Afghan handlers’ and Indian mastermind
India and Afghanistan reject charges, as Pakistan reveals details of operation that freed hundreds of passengers.
Iraq says ‘dangerous’ ISIL leader Abu Khadija killed
Prime Minister al-Sudani hails the killing of Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rufay'i as a major blow to ISIL remnants in Iraq.
What Syria’s New Temporary Constitution Says – The New York Times
- What Syria’s New Temporary Constitution Says The New York Times
- Syria’s leader proclaims ‘new history’ after signing constitutional declaration The Guardian
- Kurdish-led Syrian group rejects Islamist authorities' new constitution framework Reuters
- ‘Brighter future hangs in the balance’ in Syria after 14 years of war UN News
- Syrian leaders sign landmark new constitution following decades of dictatorship Semafor
Consumer sentiment plunges as US ‘frightened’ of ‘sharply higher prices’
Deterioration in sentiment and inflation expectations are based on US President Trump's escalation of trade tensions.
At G-7 Meeting, US Allies’ Top Diplomats Wonder Where Rubio Stands – Bloomberg
- At G-7 Meeting, US Allies’ Top Diplomats Wonder Where Rubio Stands Bloomberg
- U.S. and Canada's clash over tariffs overshadows G7 meeting NBC News
- Canada Finds Solidarity at G-7 in Push Against Trump’s 51st State Idea The Wall Street Journal
- G7 warns Russia of expanded sanctions unless it backs ceasefire Financial Times
- People Are Laughing At The Red Carpet Marco Rubio Got For His Canadian Visit Yahoo Entertainment
Actor said to have been groped by Noel Clarke tells court it did not happen
Louise Dylan speaks at Clarke’s libel case against Guardian about wrap party for 2012 film The Knot
An actor who was said to have been groped by Noel Clarke has told the high court that the incident never happened.
In a witness statement for Guardian News and Media (GNM), which is being sued for libel by Clarke, his former creative partner Davie Fairbanks said he saw the former Doctor Who star inappropriately touch Louise Dylan at the wrap party for the 2012 film, The Knot.
Continue reading...Former Philippine President Duterte appears before international court judges in The Hague by video – PBS NewsHour
- Former Philippine President Duterte appears before international court judges in The Hague by video PBS NewsHour
- Duterte’s Swift Descent From ‘Punisher’ President to Inmate Yahoo
- Philippines Duterte's first night in ICC custody is a pivotal moment for the court BBC.com
- The People Whose Children Were Killed in Duterte’s Drug War The New York Times
- Rodrigo Roa Duterte makes first appearance before the ICC: confirmation of charges hearing scheduled for 23 September 2025 the International Criminal Court
Serbia braces for clashes in anti-government protests – Financial Times
- Serbia braces for clashes in anti-government protests Financial Times
- Tensions mount in Serbia as protesters converge on Belgrade The Guardian
- Warnings of arrests as Serbian protesters descend on Belgrade Reuters
- Thousands converging on Serbia's capital for a major rally that tests Vucic's populist government The Associated Press
- Could Serbia's student protests bring down the government? DW (English)
Sudan bans all imports from Kenya after it hosted civil war rivals
The ban follows months of escalating diplomatic tensions between Kenya and Sudan.
Merz wins support for surge in spending, proclaiming ‘Germany is back’ – Reuters
- Merz wins support for surge in spending, proclaiming 'Germany is back' Reuters
- Germany is back, says Merz after historic spending deal BBC.com
- Germans Reach Deal to Spend Big on Defense, Climate and More The New York Times
- A 3 a.m. Showdown Saved Merz’s Game-Changing Plan for Germany Bloomberg
- German stocks, euro rally as German parties agree on historic debt deal Reuters
First Druze crossing in 50 years as Israel courts allies in Syria – BBC.com
- First Druze crossing in 50 years as Israel courts allies in Syria BBC.com
- ‘New chapter’: Syrian Druze clerics enter Israel for first pilgrimage since 1948 The Times of Israel
- Dozens of Syrian Druze make a rare visit to Israeli-controlled Golan Heights The Associated Press
- Israel sends aid to Druze in Syria, foreign ministry says Reuters
- One wounded in gathering held by Syrian Druze sheikhs at Tiberias shrine during historic visit The Jerusalem Post
Mark Carney sworn in as Canadian PM amid growing tensions with US
Mark Carney has been sworn in as the prime minister of Canada, assuming office amid threats from the United States.
Fernandes hits back at Ratcliffe over ‘overpaid’ jibe at Manchester United
Manchester United co-owner says some players are 'overpaid', but club captain defends his teammates.
Iran using drones and apps to enforce women’s dress code
Iranian officials are encouraging people to report women who refuse to obey the Islamic republic's dress code, according to a UN report.
British man killed by president’s convoy in Kenya hit-and-run
The car did not stop after hitting Edgar Charles Frederick, 79, on a road in the capital, Nairobi.
WPL 2025 final: Delhi Capitals Women vs Mumbai Indians Women; teams, stream
Al Jazeera takes a closer look at the Women's Premier League final at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai.
Ukraine’s retreat from Kursk appears to mark end of audacious operation
Some say incursion achieved many goals while others wonder if it cost Ukrainian lives for no tangible gain
Under constant attack from drones attached to fibre optic cables, the soldiers scrambled in groups of two or three along hidden tracks or through fields, often walking miles to reach Ukrainian territory.
The Ukrainian retreat from the Kursk region, carried out in stages over the past two weeks, appears to mark the end of one of the most audacious and surprising operations of the conflict, and strips Ukraine of one of its few solid bargaining chips in possible peace negotiations with Russia.
Continue reading...Lawyer says Philippines’ Duterte was ‘abducted’, too ill to testify at ICC – Reuters
- Lawyer says Philippines' Duterte was 'abducted', too ill to testify at ICC Reuters
- Former Philippines leader Duterte appears in Hague courtroom via video link on ‘war on drugs’ charges CNN
- Access Asia - Philippine ex-President Duterte faces charges for war on drugs FRANCE 24 English
- Philippines Duterte's first night in ICC custody is a pivotal moment for the court BBC.com
- The senator, the priest, the forensic pathologist: the people who brought ex-president Duterte to justice The Guardian
‘Germany is back’: Merz secures Greens’ support for defence spend boost
Backing of Greens is tantamount to approval of chancellor-in-waiting’s proposal to relax debt brake
Germany’s conservative chancellor-in-waiting, Friedrich Merz, has said he has secured the support of the Green party for his radical plan to increase spending on defence and infrastructure after marathon talks that went through the night, paving the way for its approval in parliament.
“Germany is back,” Merz said in Berlin on Friday. “Germany is making its large contribution to the defence of freedom and peace in Europe.”
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