NATO, EU waging war on Russia, Lavrov tells G20 at UN
NATO and the EU have have declared war on Russia and "are directly involved in it," Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has told a G20 meeting at the UN.
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Trump slaps new tariffs on drugs, trucks and furniture
President Donald Trump's tariff spree continues with new US levies including 100 per cent on pharmaceuticals as well as duties on furniture and heavy trucks.
Russia’s 2025 offensives have failed: Ukraine chief
Ukraine has successfully disrupted Russia's warm-weather campaign, Kyiv's military chief says, as Moscow's troops use a new tactic on the growing front line.
Netanyahu to address UN as pressure mounts over Gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will condemn leaders' recognition of Palestine and defend Israel's war in Gaza when he speaks at the UN General Assembly.
Israeli strikes in Gaza despite international pressure
Dozens more people have been killed by Israeli strikes and gunfire in Gaza despite growing international pressure for a ceasefire in the besieged enclave.
Lukashenko says Putin has peace proposal for Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to announce a proposal for ending the war in Ukraine, the leader of Belarus says after a meeting between the two.
New Epstein docs: Musk meeting, Prince Andrew on plane
Newly released documents show Prince Andrew flew on Jeffrey Epstein's private jet in 2000 and that the billionaire sex offender planned to meet with Elon Musk.
At least 39 dead, 51 injured in Indian rally stampede
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi say's he's 'deeply saddened' after dozens of people were killed in a stampede at a rally for candidate and actor Vijay.
‘Massive attack’: Russia pounds Kyiv with air assault
A major attack by Russia on Kyiv has killed at least four people and injured dozens, Ukrainian authorities say.
Hamas says it has not received US peace proposal
Media reports say Hamas has agreed to free its hostages in return for a gradual withdrawal of Israeli troops but the group says it has not seen a US proposal.
Iran dismisses UN nuclear sanctions as unlawful
Sweeping UN sanctions have been reimposed on Iran - 10 years after they were lifted in a landmark international deal over its nuclear program.
Russia: Aggression will be met with ‘decisive response’
Russia's top diplomat has addressed the UN, amid rising Europe tension, warning of militaristic rhetoric and playing down Moscow's drone incursions.
Three dead, eight hurt in North Carolina bar shooting
A shooting at a waterfront bar in North Carolina has left three people dead and at least eight others wounded.
EU nations send anti-drone systems, radars to Denmark
Denmark has banned all civilian drone flights this week ahead of a European Union summit in Copenhagen.
Trump, Netanyahu to meet amid pressure to end Gaza war
United States President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are meeting in the White House for a fourth time this year.
Former US marine shoots four dead during church service
At least four people are dead and several have been injured after a man identified as a former Marine opened fire during a Sunday church service in Michigan.
Pro-EU ruling party wins Moldova election with majority
Moldova's pro-western ruling party has decisively won a parliamentary election fraught with Russian interference claims.
Russia pounds Kyiv in mass drone and missile attack
Russia's defence ministry says it has carried out a "massive" attack on Ukraine, with at least four people dead and dozens more injured.
At least 12 dead as Typhoon Bualoi batters Vietnam
Typhoon Bualoi has made landfall in Vietnam, triggering floods, airport closures and evacuations of thousands of residents.
Trump plans 100 per cent tariff on foreign-made movies
Months after US President Donald Trump first teased plans to impose trade levies on all foreign movies, he announces the tariffs will be 100 per cent.
Charlie Kirk’s accused assassin appears in court
Charlie Kirk's killer, 22-year-old Utah trade school student Tyler James Robinson was not visible on camera at his brief online hearing.
Hamas weighs response to Trump’s Gaza peace proposal
Hamas says it is reviewing a Gaza peace plan announced by US President Donald Trump in the White House.
Zelenskiy proposes joint air shield with Ukraine allies
Russia has been testing the NATO alliance's readiness and resolve with regular airspace incursions in Poland and the Baltic states, leaders say.
Super Typhoon Ragasa batters HK, kills dozens in Taiwan
Typhoon Ragasa has made landfall in southern China, where nearly two million people have been evacuated.
France’s Sarkozy jailed for five years in Gaddafi case
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been found guilty of a key charge in his trial for alleged illegal campaign financing by Libya.
Drones over Danish airports ‘meant to spread fear’
Drone flyovers that shut down Danish airports were a "systematic" hybrid attack, but authorities don't know who was behind the latest incursions.
Israel deepens Gaza City assault as Netanyahu visits US
Israeli forces are pushing further into Gaza City in their bid to eliminate Hamas as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads off to address the UN.
Palestinian president: no Gaza governing role for Hamas
The Palestinian president has told world leaders that his people "reject" the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.
Danish airport reopens after further drone activity
Denmark has informed its NATO allies that drone incursions that shut two of its airports are linked to unspecified "state actors", according to Latvia.
Typhoon Ragasa aims at China after lashing Taiwan, HK
The most powerful cyclone of 2025 has crashed into the south China coast after battering Hong Kong and killing 17 people in Taiwan.
Kremlin rejects Trump claims on war in Ukraine
Russian nationalists have mocked Donald Trump's flip-flop on the war in Ukraine after the US president said he believed Kyiv could retake all its land.