UK migrant crossings hit yearly high as pressure mounts on Labour government

While France and the UK have increased joint operations, British officials say French police should be empowered to intercept boats before they leave.

Nearly 1,2...

Netanyahu criticises Macron over attacks against Jewish sites in Paris

The Israeli PM's reaction came after several locations were sprayed with green paint early on Saturday in the French capital's 20th arrondissement.

Israeli Prime...

FBI and law enforcement respond to 'terror attack' in Boulder, Colorado

“Our agents and local law enforcement are on the scene already, and we will share updates as more information becomes available,” FBI Director Kash Patel posted o...

Thousands march in silence in Budapest to protest against 'transparency bill'

After a series of protests in the Hungarian countryside, Budapest was the scene of a silent protest organised by aHang.

In Budapest, protesters gathered on Fővám...

'Operation Spiderweb’: how Ukraine destroyed over a third of Russian military aircraft

Ukraine has destoyed over a third of all Russian missile carriers in a coordinated drone attack orchestrated from within Russian territory. How was 'Operation Spi...

Nearly 270,000 pilgrims without permits stopped from entering Mecca

Authorities in Saudi Arabia are cracking down on illegal journeys to Mecca for the annual Hajj pilgrimage after a larger number of deaths last year due to extreme...

Climate activist Greta Thunberg joins 'Freedom Flotilla' aid ship sailing to Gaza

Activist Greta Thunberg and 11 other people have set sail for Gaza on board a flotilla. The group aims to bring in some aid and raise “international awareness” of...

Patriarch of Constantinople marks 1,700 years since Christianitu's first ecumenical council

One of the council's lasting legacies is the Nicene Creed, a profession of faith still recited by Christians of all big denominations.

Ecumenical Patriarch Barth...

Ukraine reportedly strikes down over 40 Russian strategic bombers in mass drone attack

Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) has reportedly carried out a mass drone attack at four Russian airfields on 1 June. Referencing an SBU source, Ukrainian media ha...

Ukraine reportedly strikes down over 40 Russian strategic bombers in mass drone attack

Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) has reportedly carried out a mass drone attack at four Russian airfields on 1 June. Referencing an SBU source, Ukrainian media ha...

Another shooting on the Costa del Sol leaves 2 dead and threatens the image of the tourist destination

Another shooting on the seafront promenade in Fuengirola, southern Spain, has left two people dead and rekindled worries about security on the Costa del Sol, a po...

Dozens killed and scores injured in shooting near aid point in Gaza

The distribution hub is part of a controversial new aid delivery system.

At least 25 people were killed and 175 wounded on Sunday as they were on their way to re...

Passenger and freight train crash in western Russia, several dead

Explosions caused two bridges to collapse and derailed two trains in western Russia overnight, officials said Sunday, without saying what had caused the blasts. I...

Paris Saint-Germain triumph over Inter Milan in Champion’s League final 

The 4-0 win over Inter Milan is the first ever Champion's League title for Paris Saint-Germain.

French team Paris Saint-Germain have triumphed over Italian side ...

Iran's spying game: How does Tehran get Israelis to betray their homeland?

Israeli officials say 20 Iran-related espionage cases have been filed in Israel over the past year and 30 indictments have been issued. Although these files have ...

Hamas responds to US proposal by demanding permanent Gaza ceasefire

As part of its counter-proposal, Hamas has agreed to release 10 living Israeli hostages and 18 deceased ones for 125 Palestinian prisoners and 1,111 detained Gaza...

Iran has amassed more near weapons-grade uranium, UN watchdog IAEA says

In its report, the International Atomic Energy Agency warns that Iran is now “the only non-nuclear-weapon state to produce such material" — something the agency s...

Over 100 killed as torrential rain unleashes floods in northern Nigeria

Floodwaters submerged large parts of the market town of Mokwa, with officials predicting the death toll would grow.

The flooding, caused by torrents of predawn r...

Trump announces 50% increase on steel and aluminium tariffs

During a rally at a steel plant the US president announced that he will raise tariffs on steel imports from 25 to 50 per cent. He then announced the same for alum...

Trump gives Elon Musk an Oval Office sendoff, crediting him with ‘colossal change’

Musk, who wore all black, including a T-shirt that said “The Dogefather,” nodded along as the president listed contracts that had been cut under his watch.

US Pr...

Macron warns US and the Indo-Pacific not to abandon Ukraine at the expense of focusing on China

Macron said that any shifts to developing a more hard-line deterrent stance in the Indo-Pacific is still tied to how the world — and particularly the West — treat...