Prince ‘felt entitled’ to have sex with Giuffre: memoir
A posthumous memoir by Virginia Giuffre accuses Prince Andrew of being "entitled - as if he believed having sex with me was his birthright".
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Trump ready to meet with Xi in South Korea: Bessent
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says President Donald Trump is ready to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Israel and Hamas trade blame over Gaza truce violations
The return of the bodies of all hostages remains a point of tension between Israel and Hamas as aid trucks roll into Gaza and a crossing prepares to reopen.
Madagascar coup leader to be ‘sworn in as president’
The leader of Madagascar's military coup says the armed forces will be in charge of the country for up to two years before any elections are held.
Russian barrage hits Ukraine gas facilities, Kyiv says
Emergency power cuts are being introduced in Ukraine as Russian strikes again target the nation's energy infrastructure ahead of winter, Kyiv says.
Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to 48-hour ceasefire
A 48-hour ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan has taken effect following days of deadly cross-border clashes, the Taliban government says.
Zelenskiy strips Odesa mayor of Ukrainian citizenship
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has stripped the elected mayor of the port city of Odesa of his Ukrainian citizenship.
Pause in dispute over hostage bodies as aid enters Gaza
Repatriating the bodies of hostages remains among issues with the potential to derail a ceasefire that has ended war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
French PM suspends pension reforms plan to push budget
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu is proposing to suspend a plan to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 in a bid to avoid his government being toppled.
Madagascar army colonel says military has taken power
A Madagascar army colonel says the military has taken charge of the African island country after President Andry Rajoelina fled.
Madagascar crisis deepens as leader moves on parliament
The political crisis in Madagascar has deepened with the president moving to dissolve parliament after weeks of anti-government protests.
Heavy rain flood Mexico towns, 130 dead or missing
Around 130 people are dead or missing after a week of torrential rain in Mexico unleashed flooding and landslides, wreaking havoc on infrastructure.
Fragile Gaza ceasefire holds as uncertainties remain
Jubilation has greeted the return to Israel of the last living hostages held in Gaza and the release of Palestinian prisoners and detainees in a ceasefire deal.
Zelenskiy returning to Washington for weapons talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is heading back to the Oval Office to try and persuade Donald Trump to provide Ukraine with long-range weapons.
Hamas hands over all remaining hostages to Israel
Hamas has released all 20 surviving hostages to Israel, a major step towards ending two years of devastating war in Gaza.
Trump softens tone as China-US trade tensions flare
US President Donald Trump has taken a less confrontational approach in his latest social media post on trade tensions with China.
Israel prepares to welcome the last living hostages
After two long years of heartbreak and waiting, Israelis are preparing to welcome home the last living hostages from devastated Gaza and mourn the dead ones.
Trump warns Russia he may send Ukraine Tomahawks
Donald Trump says he may tell Russian President Vladimir Putin that he could supply Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles if the war is not settled.
Madagascar’s president says a coup is under way
The president of Madagascar says an attempted coup is underway in the Indian Ocean island country, a day after soldiers joined anti-government demonstrations
‘We are in this together’: Prince Andrew told Epstein
Prince Andrew was in contact with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein much longer than he previously claimed, according to UK media reports.
Afghanistan kills 58 Pakistani soldiers, wounds 30
Afghanistan claims it has killed 58 Pakistani soldiers and wounded 30 others in response to what it calls repeated violations of its territory and airspace.
Mexico floods leave at least 41 dead, dozens missing
The death toll from floods in central and southeastern Mexico has risen to 41 with dozens of people still missing, officials say.
Aid trucks enter Gaza as ceasefire deal brings hope
Trucks carrying humanitarian aid have begun entering the Gaza Strip from Egypt in accordance with the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal.
No hope of survivors in US munitions factory blast
Authorities say 16 people have died in a catastrophic blast at an explosives factory in the US state of Tennessee.
Zelenskiy, Trump talk as Ukraine, Russia launch drones
Russian and Ukrainian forces have traded drone attacks as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy spoke to US President Donald Trump.
Sudanese RSF drone attack kills 53, doctors’ group says
A doctors' group says the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Sudan have attacked a shelter in a besieged Darfur city, killing at least 53 people.
Lecornu explains reappointment as French prime minister
Reappointed French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu faces a Monday deadline to present the parliament with a budget.
France’s Macron reappoints Lecornu as prime minister
French President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister, just days after his resignation.
US explosives plant blast leaves 18 people missing
A massive blast at a US explosives plant has left 18 people missing and feared dead in rural Tennessee.
Venezuela’s Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize, hails Trump
Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, dedicating it to "the suffering people of Venezuela" and the US president.
Some kids caught in Ukraine war returned: Melania Trump
US first lady Melania Trump says eight Ukrainian children have been reunited with their families after ongoing talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.