UK government orders probe into Heathrow shutdown
The UK government has ordered an investigation into the country's energy resilience after an electrical substation fire shut Heathrow Airport for almost a day.
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Bayer hit with $3.3b Roundup verdict in US cancer case
Bayer says it will appeal after a US jury ordered it to pay one of the largest legal settlements issued in an alleged Roundup weed killer-related cancer case.
US Pentagon staff could face lie detectors over leaks
The Pentagon's intelligence and law enforcement arms are investigating what it says are leaks of national security information.
Russian drones hit Kyiv on eve of ceasefire talks
Ahead of imminent ceasefire talks in Saudi Arabia, Russian forces have attacked the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv with combat drones, killing three people.
Pope blesses crowd as he’s discharged from hospital
After battling a life-threatening case of pneumonia in both lungs, Pope Francis has made his first public appearance in five weeks as he left hospital.
Sudan’s army says it seized key buildings in Khartoum
Sudan's military has regained its grip on Khartoum, retaking more key government buildings a day after it gained control of the capital's Republican Palace.
Three killed, 15 injured in a US shooting in New Mexico
US Police in New Mexico say at least three people were killed and 15 others were injured during an altercation at a park in the desert city of Las Cruces.
Turkey jails Istanbul mayor before trial
Hundreds of thousands of opposition supporters rallied in Istanbul to protest the arrest of the mayor, a key rival to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Ukraine talks begin as US aims for Black Sea ceasefire
Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accused Moscow of prolonging the Ukraine war as officials from Kyiv and Washington begin negotiations aimed at securing a ceasefire.
Pope Francis returns to Vatican after five weeks
Pope Francis has returned home to the Vatican after five weeks in hospital, but he has a long period of recovery ahead of him, doctors say.
Israeli strike at Gaza hospital kills five
An Israeli airstrike on a large hospital in southern Gaza has killed five people, including a key Hamas militant.
Carney calls snap vote, says Trump has sights on Canada
Canada's new Prime Minister Mark Carney has called a snap election asking for a mandate to tackle US President Donald Trump who he says wants to "own" Canada.
South Korean court reinstates impeached PM as president
South Korea's Constitutional Court has overturned parliament's impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and reinstated him as acting president.
UN reduces staff in Gaza after workers come under fire
The UN is removing about a third of its international staffers working in Gaza, due to the increased danger since Israel resumed its military campaign.
Tariffs on cars, aluminium, pharmaceuticals soon: Trump
Tariffs on vehicles, aluminium and pharmaceuticals will be announced in the near future, US President Donald Trump says.
Erdogan says mayor jailing demos ‘movement of violence’
Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya has accused protesters of "terrorising" the public as 1133 people were detained during five days of demonstrations.
Ukraine and US to meet after Russia-US ceasefire talks
Talks have advanced on a limited Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, US officials say, as they prepare to continue discussions with Kyiv after meeting with Moscow.
White House mistakenly shares war plans with journalist
Top US national security officials texted war plans about planned military strikes in Yemen to a group chat that included the editor-in-chief for The Atlantic.
Turkey’s opposition leader visits jailed Istanbul mayor
Opposition CHP leader Ozgur Ozel has announced the party's final rally against the jailing of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.
Israel to destroy Hamas if hostages not freed: minister
Israeli defence minister Israel Katz says if Hamas continues its refusal to free hostages, Israel will take territory and make sure it is completely defeated.
Zelenskiy calls on US to sanction Russia after strikes
Russia is clearly not pursuing a "real peace' and the US must apply more sanctions, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says after a fresh wave of attacks.
EU trade chief meets with Trump officials over tariffs
US President Donald Trump has said he may give "a lot of countries" breaks on tariffs, but has provided no further details on which ones are included.
Helicopter pilot among dead as S.Korea battles fires
At least 24 people have died, including a helicopter pilot, and thousands have fled their homes as dry winds whip up some of South Korea worst-ever wildfires.
Gaza protest against Hamas in rare public dissent
Hundreds of Palestinians have protested in Gaza against the war with Israel, chanting "Hamas out" in a rare public show of opposition to the militant group.
Ukraine allies discuss new aid, security assurances
Ukraine's allies are gathering for a summit as they aim to strengthen Kyiv's military and review ceasefire efforts.
Second day of anti-Hamas demos reported in Gaza Strip
Crowds have marched in a town in a heavily destroyed part of the northern Gaza Strip in opposition to Hamas in the second day of anti-war protests.
UN warning as South Sudan opposition leader arrested
South Sudan's main opposition party says its leader, Vice President Riek Machar, has been arrested as the United Nations warns of a renewed civil war.
Trump ratchets up trade war with 25 per cent car tariff
Markets are reacting to President Donald Trump's announcement of new import taxes of 25 per cent on cars and car parts coming into the US.
Bolivia declares emergency after floods kill over 50
At least 50 people have died and more than 370,000 families have been affected by floods in Bolivia.
Hegseth texted time of planned Houthi killing: magazine
US President Donald Trump has distanced himself from the Signal chat group scandal, saying it "doesn't bother me".
Duterte to face Hague court on ‘war on drugs’ charges
Rodrigo Duterte will make his first appearance in the International Criminal Court on charges linked to the "war on drugs" he oversaw as Philippines leader.