Trump tells BBC that King’s visit could ‘absolutely’ help repair relations with UK
In a phone interview with the BBC's North America editor, the president discussed next week's visit and his relationship with the UK PM.
US reclassifies some marijuana products as less dangerous drug
Step is latest example of shift away from heavy penalisation that has given way to widespread legalisation efforts.
Decapitating cartels? Mexico leans into ‘kingpin strategy’ but at a cost
Under pressure from the US, President Claudia Sheinbaum has authorised military operations to arrest cartel leaders.
Italy slams Trump envoy proposal of taking Iran’s place in World Cup 2026
Italy officials slam suggestion that national football team should replace Iran at World Cup; fans also underwhelmed.
Pope Leo ends Africa tour with prison visit
Pope Leo wrapped up his 10-day four-nation tour of Africa in Equatorial Guinea.
Trump claims US has total control over strait of Hormuz after Iran seizes two container ships
US president says Tehran hobbled by infighting as Pentagon reportedly briefs mine clearance may take six months
Donald Trump has again said that the US has “total control over the strait of Hormuz”, adding that Iran’s leadership was so hobbled by infighting that it was unclear who was in charge.
But the US president’s claim seemed questionable in the face of the seizure of two container ships by Iranian commandos and a US report warning it could take six months to clear the strait of mines.
Continue reading...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'.
Israeli killing of Lebanese journalist draws international condemnation
Lebanese PM calls attack that killed Amal Khalil a ‘war crime’, with rescuers attempting to free her also targeted
Israel’s killing of a prominent Lebanese journalist in a double-tap strike has been greeted with international outrage as Lebanon’s prime minister described the attack as a “war crime”.
Amal Khalil, 43, who worked for al-Akhbar newspaper, was buried on Thursday. She was killed in what colleagues described as a sustained attack by Israeli forces, with rescuers attempting to dig her out of the rubble of a building also targeted and prevented from providing life-saving assistance.
Continue reading...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.
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.
Iran’s exiled crown prince splashed with red liquid after railing against ceasefire – The Times of Israel
- Iran’s exiled crown prince splashed with red liquid after railing against ceasefire The Times of Israel
- Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi splattered with red liquid in Berlin AP News
- Son of former Shah of Iran appeals to Western countries for support Reuters
- Reza Pahlavi calls for regime change in Iran on Berlin visit DW.com
- Iran’s Exiled Crown Prince Splattered With Red Liquid in Berlin Bloomberg.com
My five-minute phone call with President Trump
Sarah Smith asked the president about King Charles's upcoming visit, the state of the so-called special relationship and the war with Iran.
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
Israeli fire kills five in Gaza and the West Bank, medics say – Reuters
- Israeli fire kills five in Gaza and the West Bank, medics say Reuters
- Israeli strikes in Gaza kill five, local officials say – as it happened The Guardian
- Israeli strikes kill eight Palestinians in Gaza, first responders say BBC
- Israeli strike kills five in Gaza, including three children Al Jazeera
- IDF strikes in Gaza kill six, including three children, Health Ministry says Haaretz
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.