Sudanese army suspends talks over ceasefire
There are fears of fresh violence after talks about extending a shaky ceasefire in Sudan deteriorated.
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Wiegman names England squad for Women’s World Cup
Striker Bethany England will be playing for England in the Women's World Cup but a number of key soccer players have been sidelined due to injury.
Russia reports attacks on two oil refineries and town
Attacks on Russian territory have increased as Ukrainian forces say they are preparing a push to end Russia's invasion.
Russia hits Ukraine facility, Odesa port in air strikes
Russia has targeted a military airfield and the Black Sea port of Odesa with heavy air strikes, as Kyiv also came under intense attack for a second night.
Fighting subsides in Sudan after ceasefire extended
A precarious ceasefire between warring Sudanese military factions has been extended, with the intention of allowing more humanitarian aid into the country.
Ukraine launches biggest drone attack on Moscow
Drone attacks have forced evacuations in Moscow, Russian officials say, as the Ukrainian capital Kyiv is rocked by a fresh wave of air strikes.
Russia unleashes ‘largest’ drone attack before Kyiv Day
Russia has launched an overnight air attack on Ukraine's capital Kyiv, killing at least one person.
Biden, McCarthy reach tentative US debt ceiling deal
US Democratic President Joe Biden and Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have reached a tentative deal to raise America's debt ceiling.
Turkey’s Erdogan secures five more years in power
Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won another five years as president following Turkey's election.
No choice but to deploy nuclear arms: Belarus
As Russia moves forward with a decision to deploy tactical nuclear weapons there, Belarus says the West has forced it to renege on promises.
Debt ceiling deal ready for Congress vote: Biden
US President Joe Biden has urged Congress to pass the tentative debt ceiling deal he reached with Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Putin tells Lula Russia is open to dialogue on Ukraine
The Kremlin says President Vladimir Putin has told his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva that Russia is open to dialogue over Ukraine.
Sudan army urges ex-soldiers to re-enlist amid conflict
Sudan's army wants all former soldiers to present themselves at their nearest military base as Saudi Arabia and the US report better compliance with a truce.
Biden says debt deal ‘very close’ ahead of new deadline
US President Joe Biden is expressing optimism about reaching a deal on the country's debt ceiling, while the default deadline has been extended by four days.
Two dead, 23 injured as Russia strikes Ukrainian clinic
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has described a deadly Russian missile strike on a clinic in eastern Ukraine as a crime against humanity.
Fighting threatens Sudan’s week-long truce
A temporary truce in Sudan negotiated by Saudi Arabi and the US looks to be teetering on the brink of collapse as gunfire and air strikes continue.
Mercenary leader warns Russia could face revolution
Wagner group boss Yevgeny Prigozhin says if ordinary Russian children keep dying while the elite's offspring sun themselves, another revolution is on the cards.
US thinks Ukraine was behind Kremlin drone attack
Intercepted Russian and Ukrainian communications have led the US to draw the conclusion Kyiv was likely behind the drone attack on the Kremlin earlier in May.
‘Queen of Rock and Roll’ Tina Turner dies aged 83
US-Swiss singer Tina Turner, who become one of the top recording artists of all time, has died at the age of 83.
DeSantis enters presidential race, Trump showdown looms
Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis has officially entered the 2024 presidential race.
Disgraced children’s entertainer Rolf Harris dies at 93
Rolf Harris, the veteran entertainer whose decades-long career was shattered when he was convicted of sexual assaults on young girls, has died.
Clashes reported on second day of Sudan ceasefire deal
While there was a relative lull in violence since the start of a ceasefire, clashes are still being reported in Sudan where aid is still thin on the ground.
Russia says cross-border attack from Ukraine crushed
The governor of Russia's Belgorod region says anti-terrorism measures he introduced after a cross-border attack from Ukraine have been lifted.
Ukraine says advances on Bakhmut’s flanks trap Russians
Ukraine says its forces are entrapping Russians inside Bakhmut after Moscow's proclamation it has finally captured the city.
Sudan ceasefire deal raises hopes in Khartoum
A deal signed by Sudan's army and the rival Rapid Support Forces is due to come into effect with an internationally-supported monitoring mechanism.
Sudan relatively calm after week-long ceasefire begins
A ceasefire in Sudan intended to allow the delivery of humanitarian aid has come into effect.
Russia battles cross-border raids; not us, says Ukraine
Moscow is maintaining a "counter-terrorism operation" in the Belgorod region after cross-border attacks Ukraine blames on Russian opposition groups.
Convicted sex offender Rolf Harris dies age 93
Disgraced entertainer and convicted sex offender Rolf Harris has died at the age of 93, a registrar at Maidenhead Town Hall has confirmed.
Zelenskiy joins G7 as leaders take aim at Russia, China
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has arrived in Japan to attend the Group of Seven summit as leaders turn their attention to Russia and China.
US endorses plan to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 jets
US officials say Ukrainian pilots will be trained in flying F-16 fighter jets in Europe in a procedure that will require months to complete.
Pakistan police discuss conditions for Khan home search
Pakistani government officials and police have entered the home of former prime minister Imran Khan in Lahore.