Belarus drone-relay stations stopped working: Zelenskiy
Signal relay stations in Belarus being used by Russian drones to attack Ukraine have shut down, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
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UN nuclear boss says inspectors will visit Iran sites
Inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency will check Iranian facilities sooner or later, the agency says.
France says doctor returned from DR Congo has Ebola
The World Health Organisation has urged calm after France reported a case of Ebola in a doctor who had returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Ukrainian strikes knock out power in Russia-held Crimea
Ukrainian drones have hit a power plant and other key infrastructure targets in Crimea as it intensifies its attacks on Russian energy targets.
Blackouts leave thousands sweltering in French heatwave
Power cuts have left swathes of France to battle a heatwave without air-conditioning as record temperatures strain power grids across western Europe.
Israel targeted Gaza children resulting in genocide: UN
A UN commission of inquiry says Israel has deliberately targeted Palestinian children, resulting in genocide.
Russia says Trump-Putin ‘understandings’ incomplete
As Ukraine ramps up its attacks on Russia, Moscow claims the US has still not executed "understandings" reached at a meeting between presidents Putin and Trump.
US, Iran at odds on nuclear inspections in peace deal
Peace prospects remain uncertain as Iran denies Donald Trump's claims it's agreed to nuclear inspections "to infinity" as well as the fate of its frozen assets.
Forty drown in France as people seek relief from heat
Europe has woken to another sweltering day along with news that dozens of people have drowned while trying to cool off from a heatwave gripping the continent.
Russian strikes overnight kill at least five in Ukraine
Russia and Ukraine continue to exchange strikes as the war drags into a fifth year and Russia's fuel crisis extends to the Siberian region of Omsk.
Emotional Starmer quits as Burnham favoured to be UK PM
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he will resign, forced out by his own party, as Labour MPs consider replacing him with former mayor Andy Burnham.
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Iran sanctions waived, Trump will ‘do what I have to’
While JD Vance is touting progress in negotiations with Iran, Donald Trump has declared he "will do what I have to do" if Iran doesn't stick to the agreement.
Colombian right-wing candidate wins presidential poll
The Donald Trump endorsed right-wing candidate in Colombia's presidential race has scored a narrow victory over his leftist rival.
Moscow shoots down almost 60 drones, airports reopen
Moscow's mayor says almost 60 drones heading for the capital have been intercepted, following last week's renewed strike on the city's only oil refinery.
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.