French President announces €6.5 billion in extra military spending in next two years

French President Emmanuel Macron outlined plans to boost defence spending in France, warning Europe is facing a "greater threat" than at any time since the end of...

Trump to meet NATO secretary general as plan takes shape for Ukraine weapons sales

US President Donald Trump said that the US would be willing to supply weapons to Ukraine via NATO and that he would make a "major statement" on Monday.

NATO Secr...

Dozens killed in Gaza, including children, as ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas flounder

The Israeli military admitted that one of the reported deadly strikes had been caused by 'a technical malfunction in the munition', missing the intended target.

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Grand prizes, big names: 2nd Esports World Cup starts in Riyadh

The second Esports World Cup has drawn gamers from across the planet, all vying for a slice of the 70 million dollar prize pot, split across 25 competitions, and ...

Iran publishes details of June 26 Israeli attack on Security Council meeting

On Saturday, the Fars news agency has revealed details about Israel's June 26 attack on the National Security Council. According to the report, Chief Justice Mohs...

New Caledonia to become a state in 'historic' agreement, but will remain French

French President Emmanuel Macron hailed the agreement as 'historic'. But it stops short of full independence sought by Indigenous Kanaks.

France announced a deal...

Engine fuel cutoff moments before Air India plane crash, preliminary report reveals

On June 12, the London-bound Boeing 787 crashed in Ahmedabad. All 230 passengers on board, except for one, were killed.

Fuel control switches were switched from ...

US appeals court throws out plea deal for alleged mastermind of 11 September terror attacks

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, a close confidant of Osama bin Laden and widely regarded as the architect of the 9/11 attacks, was captured on 1 March, 2003 in Rawalpindi...

PKK militants in Iraq begin laying down arms as part of peace process with Turkey

The PKK's original aim was to establish a Kurdish state in the southeast of Turkey, but over time its goals evolved into a campaign for greater autonomy for Turke...

Senegal's navy intercepts 201 African migrants on deadly Atlantic route to Europe

While there is no accurate death toll for the Atlantic route because of the lack of information on departures from West Africa, but a Spanish migrant rights group...

Greek parliament passes suspension of asylum claims for African migrants despite criticism

The suspension passed by a vote of 177-74 despite fierce opposition from left-wing parties, which unsuccessfully challenged the amendment as unconstitutional.

Gr...

Agents clash with protesters during ICE raids at southern California marijuana farm

Tensions flared in Southern California as immigration raids on two state-licensed marijuana farms sparked protests.

Federal agents clashed with protesters durin...

Kazakhstan MFA refutes claims of allowing Ukrainian drones to attack Russia from its territory

A suspicious drone-like object crashed in western Kazakhstan, sparking accusations from Russia against Ukraine. Kazakhstan denied the claims, citing ongoing inves...

UN Palestine investigator Albanese slams US sanctions on her as 'a sign of guilt'

The State Department’s decision to impose sanctions on Albanese followed an unsuccessful US pressure campaign to force the Geneva-based Human Rights Council to re...

Iran detains Franco-German cycling tourist Lennart Monterlos

Human rights groups have accused Tehran of carrying out a policy of hostage diplomacy, using Europeans and dual nationals as "bargaining chips" to facilitate its ...

At least 66 including 10 children killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza, hospitals and aid workers say

At least 66 people died in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, including children waiting for nutritional supplements, according to hospitals and international aid worker...

Lula vows retaliatory tariffs if Trump imposes 50% levies on Brazil

Brazilian President Lula da Silva warns of retaliatory tariffs on the US if Trump imposes a 50% levy over Bolsonaro's trial, risking a trade war.

Brazilian Presi...

Ecuador approves controversial law on protected areas, sparking legal threats

The new law permits private entities to participate in the management of conservation zones. Critics say it will facilitate land grabs and lead to greater environ...

Mourning begins in Texas where more than 170 are still missing from flash floods

Texas governor Greg Abbott called on state lawmakers to approve funding for new warning systems and emergency communications in flood prone areas when the Legisla...

Tighter borders and aid cuts could risk greater instability, UN migration chief warns

Amy Pope's comments come as European countries shift towards stricter migration policies, with more funding for expanded deportation efforts and for transit count...

Rubio discusses 'new approach' to Ukraine peace talks with Lavrov despite 'frustration'

The US secretary of state said on Thursday that President Donald Trump has been “disappointed and frustrated that there’s not been more flexibility on the Russian...