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.
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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.
Group ‘remove’ woman, child from DR Congo Ebola clinic
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo say an armed group has removed a woman and her daughter from an Ebola health centre in the country's east.
US-Iran permanent truce still awaits negotiation
The US-Iran ceasefire deal will be inked in a ceremony in a Swiss mountain resort on Friday as details emerge and oil prices slip to new three-month lows.
Leaders open G7 summit with Ukraine, Middle East talks
Leaders at the G7 summit are discussing Russia's war in Ukraine along with the tentative deal struck by US President Donald Trump to end the conflict with Iran.
Israeli fire kills four in Gaza as mediators hold talks
Israel and Hamas remain deadlocked over how to proceed with the next stage of Donald Trump's Gaza plan.
Iran deal ‘loud and clear’ on nuclear weapons: Trump
US President Donald Trump has defended the 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran on the sidelines of the G7 summit.
Eight dead as B-52 bomber crashes at US Air Force base
Emergency crews are at the scene after a B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at a US Air Force base in California, killing all eight people on board.
Zelenskiy says Russia rejected meeting with Putin at G7
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he offered to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin at a G7 summit for talks to end their four-year-old war.
Norwegian crown princess’ son found guilty of rape
The son of Norway's crown princess has been sentenced to four years in prison for rape.
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Britain to ban under 16s from social media
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using various social media apps.
Ebola cases and death toll in eastern Congo climbing
The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported nearly 800 cases of the rare strain of Ebola, while more 180 people have died.
Historic Kyiv monastery damaged, 10 killed in Ukraine
European leaders have sharply criticised Russia's latest attacks on Ukraine, which sparked a fire at a UNESCO world heritage site in Kiev.
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Iran, US agree to halt war, sending oil prices tumbling
The US and Iran have agreed a deal to end the war, which mediator Pakistan says will be signed in Switzerland later this week.
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Palestinian death toll in Gaza tops 73,000: officials
Gaza's Health Ministry says the Palestinian death toll from the Israel-Hamas war has surpassed 73,000.
Ukraine’s drones hit Russian industrial facilities
Ukraine has continued to strike at Russian industrial facilities with drones including a hit on a vital chemical plant.
US, Iran inch closer to peace deal as details emerge
A initial plan for peace is due to be signed within a day, says US President Donald Trump and mediators from Pakistan as details begin to emerge.
Almost 140 dead as Ebola outbreak spreads in Congo
Congo has reported 689 confirmed cases of Ebola and 136 deaths in an outbreak that has also spread to neighbouring Uganda, which has reported 19 cases.
Ukraine seeking more foreign fighters, Zelenskiy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says wages of the country's soldiers will be increased while attempts to recruit foreign fighters are stepped up.