UK’s Keir Starmer heeds calls to step down as PM
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has bowed to mounting pressure, announcing his resignation and clearing the way for leadership rival Andy Burnham to take power.
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Iran talks make ‘encouraging progress’ despite tensions
Tense high-level negotiations in Switzerland seeking a permanent end to the Iran war have ended with lower-level talks planned for the rest of the week.
Iran-US peace talks overshadowed by closure of strait
JD Vance has arrived in Switzerland for peace talks with Iran, days after the signing of a memorandum of understanding establishing a 60-day ceasefire.
US-Iran talks unclear as fighting persists in Lebanon
Israeli strikes have killed at least 10 people in Lebanon hours after a ceasefire began, while uncertainty surrounds wider talks on ending the US-Iran war.
Ukraine targets fuel depot in Russian-occupied Crimea
At least four people have been killed in Ukrainian drone attacks on the Russian-occupied Crimean Peninsula, amid reports of fires at a major fuel depot.
Israeli strikes and gunfire kill nine people in Gaza
The Palestinian death toll in Gaza has risen to more than 1000 since the truce was signed in October, as Hamas and Israel trade blame over violations.
Iran negotiators, JD Vance head to Switzerland
US Vice President JD Vance is en route to Switzerland for talks with Iran after days of uncertainty, while Tehran says the Strait of Hormuz is closed again.
Pressure builds for the embattled UK leader to resign
If Keir Starmer quits, he will be the sixth prime minister to leave office in the past 10 years, an extraordinary rate of churn for the United Kingdom.
Iran negotiators, JD Vance head for Switzerland
US Vice President JD Vance has left for Switzerland for talks with Iran after days of uncertainty, while Tehran says the Strait of Hormuz is closed again.
Ukrainian drones hit Russian oil refinery: Zelenskiy
Ukrainian drones have attacked an oil refinery in western Siberia, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Vance expects Iran talks, Guards say strait shut again
An Iranian team has departed for Switzerland for talks as US Vice President JD Vance indicated he is also set to attend meetings in the country.
Starmer under pressure to quit amid by-election fallout
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is digging in his heels, warning staffers to avoid "plunging our country into chaos" with a leadership challenge.
At least 30 deaths at Congo camp show Ebola spreading
Officials warn the fact at least 30 people have died at a displacement camp in northeastern Congo suggests an Ebola outbreak may be spreading fast.
Italy’s PM says Trump ‘totally invented’ photo story
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has lashed out at "made up" claims by US President Donald Trump that she "begged" him for a photo opportunity.
US, Iran head for talks as Israeli strikes continue
President Donald Trump's envoy is meeting Iranian officials in Switzerland for talks that could be strained by Israeli strikes in Lebanon despite a ceasefire.
UK’s Starmer vows to fight after rival Burnham wins big
Labour's Andy Burnham has won a vote that paves the way for him to oust Prime Minister Keir Starmer, but the embattled British leader vows he won't go quietly.
Russia vows ‘massive’ strikes after Ukraine hits Moscow
Ukraine has struck a major Moscow oil refinery as part of a bid to force Russia to the negotiating table, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Norway, Australia warn of looming RSF attacks in Sudan
Rapid Support Forces fighters are approaching the central Sudanese city of al-Obeid, dozens of countries have warned at the United Nations Human Rights Council.
Labour election win sets up bid to oust UK PM Starmer
The people of Makerfield have voted, now Labour candidate Andy Burnham hopes to return to Westminster to replace Sir Keir Starmer as British prime minister.
US VP JD Vance postpones trip for peace talks with Iran
As frustration over the war mounts, the White House says logistical issues have delayed Vice President JD Vance's trip to Switzerland for peace talks with Iran.
Polls close in UK’s crucial Makerfield by-election
As the people of Makerfield vote, Labour candidate Andy Burnham hopes to return to Westminster to replace Sir Keir Starmer by winning the parliamentary race.
Ukraine hits Moscow refinery in major attack on capital
Ukraine has hit a Moscow oil refinery for a second time in days and disrupted flights in one of its biggest drone attacks on Russia's capital in 2026.
First tankers cross Strait of Hormuz after Iran deal
Three ships have sailed through the Strait of Hormuz following a US-Iran deal to end their war, but Israeli strikes stir doubt about peace efforts in Lebanon.
Hegseth blasts NATO, vows review of US forces in Europe
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has harshly criticised NATO members over defence spending as he announced a re-evaluation of US military forces in Europe.
Future of UK’s Starmer hangs on crucial by-election
The polls have opened in England in a historic election that leadership contender Andy Burnham hopes will begin his bid to oust Keir Starmer as prime minister.
Ceasefire signed but Trump says he could resume attacks
Donald Trump has called Iranians "smart people" as US and Iranian negotiators work on a permanent truce over the coming 60 days.
Mangione face hurdles with ‘mental breakdown’ defence
Luigi Mangione plans to assert he was suffering from "extreme emotional disturbance" when he gunned down a US health insurance executive, a judge says.
‘We’ll go back to shooting’ if Trump sours on Iran deal
G7 leaders have welcomed the US-Iran ceasefire deal, but President Donald Trump is threatening to resume bombing if Iran doesn't "behave".
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G7 vows support for Ukraine as Trump warms to war aims
Ukraine has gone to a G7 summit to impress Donald Trump with its fightback against Russia, and the "boss" US president appears to have softened his scepticism.
Israel takes more territory, kills two brothers in Gaza
Two Palestinians have died in an Israeli strike near a refugee camp in Gaza, as people flee from Israeli forces as they expand their control in the territory.
Russian attacks on eastern Ukrainian cities kill four
At least four people have died in Russian attacks on cities in Ukraine's east and southeast.