ACLU, Amnesty lead 120 rights groups issuing US World Cup ‘travel advisory’
Groups warn of 'deteriorating human rights' in call for US visitors' protection; White House decries 'scare tactics'.
Huge chunk of glacier blocks Everest route in peak climbing season
Sherpas cannot prepare the route to the world's highest peak because a huge block of ice is in the way.
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv hails frontline position as ‘strongest in a year’ – The Guardian
- Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv hails frontline position as ‘strongest in a year’ The Guardian
- Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv says it is in strongest frontline position ‘in a year’ due to drone tactics The Independent
- Ukraine’s Second Miracle Year - by Brynn Tannehill The Bulwark
- RUSSIA'S STALLED WAR IN UKRAINE Seymour Hersh | Substack
- Ukraine says it is in ‘strongest frontline position in a year’ as Russian advance grinds to a halt The Independent
How bad is Lamine Yamal’s injury? Will he make Spain’s World Cup opener?
Lamine Yamal's season is over for Barcelona, but Spain fans await injury update on when star will play 2026 World Cup.
EU approves a $106B loan package to help Ukraine after Hungary lifts its veto – AP News
Philippines’ ex-president Rodrigo Duterte to face trial for crimes against humanity – The Guardian
- Philippines’ ex-president Rodrigo Duterte to face trial for crimes against humanity The Guardian
- Ex-Philippine President Duterte to face trial on crimes against humanity charges AP News
- ICC rules that Philippine ex-President Duterte must stand trial for murder Reuters
- Philippine ex-president Duterte to stand trial as ICC confirms crimes against humanity charges BBC
- ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I confirms all charges against Rodrigo Roa Duterte and commits him to trial | International Criminal Court
Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount’s $111bn takeover
The approval came as Donald Trump is to attend a dinner with billionaire Paramount backers the Ellisons.
Lebanese villagers replace IDF-gifted Jesus statue after soldier incident – The Jerusalem Post
- Lebanese villagers replace IDF-gifted Jesus statue after soldier incident The Jerusalem Post
- Israeli Soldiers Sentenced to Jail for Damaging Jesus Statue in Lebanon The New York Times
- Israeli soldier's desecration of crucifix in south Lebanon draws condemnation Reuters
- Outrage over Israeli soldier's vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon BBC
- Two Israeli soldiers jailed over smashing of Jesus statue in Lebanon village The Guardian
South African police chief suspended over $20m health contract
Cyril Ramaphosa said the suspension was because of the critical role Fannie Masemola plays in fighting crime.
US-Israeli war on Iran will push 30 million back into poverty, UN warns
Disruption to fuel and fertiliser supplies due to the Strait of Hormuz closure will hit crop yields, UNDP chief warns.
Journalist recalls Israeli strike killing Amal Khalil in southern Lebanon
Journalist Zainab Faraj recalled the final moments of fellow journalist Amal Khalil.
Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount’s $111bn takeover
Attention now turns to regulatory authorities, with both Washington and London expected to examine the merger's impact.
More than 500 people killed in Tanzania election violence, inquiry finds
Opposition parties accused security forces but the official report does not say who was responsible.
Tanzania election violence: Mohamed Chande Othman says 518 people killed – BBC
- Tanzania election violence: Mohamed Chande Othman says 518 people killed BBC
- Tanzania Report Blames ‘Outside Forces’ for Deadly Election Violence The New York Times
- Tanzania postelection inquiry shows 518 people died in last year’s violence KSAT
- Tanzania Says at Least 518 Died in Violence After 2025 Election Bloomberg.com
- Report: 518 people died in Tanzania’s post-election violence Daily Nation
Turkiye MPs pass bill to restrict social media use for children under 15
Lawmakers pass bill to require social media platforms to introduce age-verification tools and control mechanisms.
US military board, seize another ship in international waters
The Pentagon has released video of US soldiers descending from helicopters to board and seize another ship.
US-Kuwaiti journalist held in Kuwait over social media posts acquitted, lawyers say
Ahmed Shihab-Eldin reportedly faced charges, including spreading false information, after he re-posted images related to the Iran war.
Lebanon Latest: Israel attacks kill journalist and target first responders
A fragile ceasefire holds as Israeli strikes kill a journalist and target first responders in Lebanon.
12 Russian FSB officers killed in drone strike on command post in occupied Donetsk, Ukraine’s military says – The Kyiv Independent
- 12 Russian FSB officers killed in drone strike on command post in occupied Donetsk, Ukraine's military says The Kyiv Independent
- Ukraine kills 12 Russian FSB officers in drone strike The Telegraph
- Ukrainian Drones Are Cutting Off Ammo Resupply To Russian Artillery Forbes
- Azov Disrupts Enemy Logistics in Donetsk Using Hornet Drones Backed by Former Google CEO Militarnyi
- Ukraine war latest: 12 Russian FSB officers killed in Ukrainian drone strike on command post in occupied Donetsk The Kyiv Independent
US to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian boats laying mines in Hormuz, Trump says
US says it intercepted another tanker carrying Iranian oil as Trump underscores alleged infighting within Iran's leadership.