Six killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza Strip: medics
A nine-year-old girl is among six people killed in an Israeli attack in the Gaza Strip, Palestinian officials say.
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Euro allies to muster more air defence aid for Ukraine
The Coalition of the Willing - western countries supporting Ukraine - will meet in Paris for consultations on missile defence and joint military exercises.
No political link in ex-UK minister’s murder: police
Police say there's no information to suggest former UK minister Ann Widdecombe's suspected murder was terrorism-related or politically motivated.
US congressman detained in West Bank by settlers
A US Democrat congressman says he was confronted and detained by Israeli settlers, brandishing American made M4s in the occupied West Bank.
US strikes Iran, Tehran hits Gulf nations
US and Iranian forces have exchanged heavy missile and drone assaults, with Tehran targeting American facilities in states across the Gulf.
Russian strikes on Ukraine kill eight, wound dozens
Russia's latest strikes on Kyiv are unprecedented and are a result of Ukraine's newfound battlefront strength, the mayor of Ukraine's capital says.
Trump claims 1000 missiles aimed at Iran, if he’s hurt
In a belligerent post on his Truth Social platform, US President Donald Trump says any assassination attempt against him would result in Iran's decimation.
Man released, cleared over former UK minister’s murder
UK police said there is no information to suggest the murder of former MP and minister Ann Widdecombe was a politically motivated crime.
Ukraine creates command to step up strikes on Russia
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says a special command is being created to focus on the Ukrainian military's deep strikes into Russia.
Charles hosts Harry and family, to repair royal rift
King Charles III has met with Prince Harry and his family after years of estrangement since his son left royal life.
Fierce wildfires in Spain kill 11, leave 23 missing
A wildfire has roared through a community in Spain's south, killing at least 12 people as victims tried to flee the flames in cars and on foot, authorities say.
US insists Iran commit to stopping shipping attacks
The US wants a public commitment from Iran it will stop attacks on shipping in the Gulf, which Teheran has blamed on an 'errant part of the system'.
Twelve killed in one of Spain’s deadliest wildfires
A dozen people have died while trying to flee a major fire in southern Spain, as crews battle the out-of-control blaze and search for 23 people missing.
Zelenskiy says Patriot missiles on the way from the US
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has described Donald Trump as 'very constructive' after a deal to supply air defence missiles.
Date set for first Palestinian election in 20 years
President Mahmoud Abbas has declared Palestinian parliamentary elections will be held in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip in November.
US-Iran hostilities intensify as Khamenei laid to rest
Iran has targeted Gulf countries after the United States launched new airstrikes against it, amid the country's mourning for its fallen leader.
UK Labour MPs overwhelmingly back Burnham to be PM
Former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has secured the nominations of 80 per cent of Labour MPs to lead the party and become the new UK prime minister.
Shoe factory fire in southeast China kills 28: reports
A fire that broke out at a shoe factory in the southeastern Chinese province of Fujian has killed at least 28 people, media reports say.
Death toll in DR Congo reaches 600 as Ebola spreads
New suspected Ebola cases have been reported in previously unaffected parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to the government.
Trump’s Board of Peace to trial Gaza humanitarian zone
Donald Trump's Board of Peace has identified secure areas in Gaza that could host tens of thousands of people under a pilot plan to create a humanitarian zone.
Trump cites ‘tremendous unity’ at NATO summit in Turkey
There has been "tremendous unity" at a meeting of the NATO military alliance, US President Donald Trump says.
Tankers ablaze as Ukraine hits more Russian oil targets
Fires have raged at Russian oil depots and tankers after Ukrainian strikes, a day after Donald Trump promised to let Ukraine make its own Patriot air defences.
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US and Iran exchange fire across Gulf, threatening deal
Iran has responded to US strikes by targeting Gulf countries in an exchange of fire that further threatens a ceasefire deal intended to help end their war.
Israeli fire kills seven people in Gaza, medics say
Hamas and Israel continue to trade blame over truce violations in Gaza as Israeli strikes and gunfire kill seven people, including a child.
Trump attacks on allies throw NATO talks into disarray
Donald Trump has branded Spain a "terrible partner" and renewed his demand for Greenland, overshadowing a NATO summit and its planned message of unity.
Russia launches third air attack on Kyiv in a week
Ukraine's capital has been pummelled again, as Volodymyr Zelenskiy pleads for more US-made interceptors ahead of meeting Donald Trump at the NATO summit.
Le Pen to run for president, French court shortens ban
Two years after a conviction for misusing funds, French far right leader Marine Le Pen has an electoral ban shortened, and announced she will run for president.
Accord to end war ‘over’ after Iranian strikes: Trump
Donald Trump considers the US-Iran ceasefire deal finished after a flare-up of hostilities, branding the Iranians "sick people" he doesn't want to deal with.
Prince Harry calls privacy suit dismissal a ‘whitewash’
Prince Harry, Elton John and other celebrities have lost their High Court case against the Daily Mail's publisher.
French court opens door for Le Pen to run in 2027
A Paris court has upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction but shortened her ban on running for office. However, it has a condition the far-right leader has rejected.
NATO unveils big arms deals as Trump arrives in Ankara
The NATO alliance is showcasing military projects worth billions of dollars to convince a sceptical President Trump that allies are boosting defence spending.