Trump announces agreement to disarm Hamas in Gaza
Donald Trump says a deal has been reached for the complete disarmament of Hamas, as an Israeli official says the proposed terms aren't satisfactory.
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Russian missile appears to have come down in Poland: PM
NATO head Mark Rutte says he spoken with Polish officials after a flying object, suspected by the government to be a Russian missile, crashed near the border.
Hope dwindles as Japan quake death toll rises to 25
Time is running out to find survivors of a powerful earthquake that hit southern Japan, as the death toll rises and recovery efforts continue.
Dr Fauci faces contentious US Senate hearing on COVID
Former top US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci pleaded the Fifth Amendment at a Senate hearing into his handling of the COVID pandemic.
Russia strikes Ukraine from east to west, killing eight
Volodymyr Zelenskiy has pointed to a "critical shortage" of air defence missiles from allies after another massive Russian strike on swathes of Ukraine.
Man convicted of terrorism in Salman Rushdie stabbing
Already serving time on attempted murder charges, 28-year-old Hadi Matar has been convicted of terrorism charges in the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie
French wildfire evacuees allowed to return home
Thousands of people can return to their homes in France as moist, cooler conditions raise hopes that firefighters can finally get on top of a massive blaze.
US unleashes ‘heavy wave’ of strikes against Iran
The US has launched a wave of attacks in retaliation for Iranian strikes that threaten to draw more Middle Eastern countries into the conflict.
Ukraine hits Russian refineries, hours after US talks
Ukrainian has continued its attacks on Russian oil facilities, while President Volodymyr Zelenskiy praised his "good meeting" with Donald Trump in Washington.
Heatwave threatens to reignite France’s mega-fire
Firefighters have made headway against a major blaze west of Bordeaux, but rising temperatures mean the danger of France's biggest wildfire is yet to pass.
‘Positive’: Netanyahu, Trump hold first talks since war
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has held talks with US President Donald Trump, which the White House described as "positive and productive".
Iran rules out Omani proposal to manage Hormuz
Iran has rejected Oman's proposal to share control of the Strait of Hormuz, dismissing the plan as "unrealistic" as conflict over the key waterway intensifies.
Trump and Zelenskiy discuss Patriot deal at White House
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy have met at the White House.
Survivors pulled from mall rubble as quake toll rises
Rescuers are racing against time to find people alive amid the destruction after a powerful earthquake rocked southern Japan, killing at least 13 people.
Deaths feared in mall after powerful quake hits Japan
"Quite a few" people are presumed dead at a shopping centre in southern Japan after a major earthquake damaged buildings, cut power and halted travel.
France, Spain race to tame blazes as new heatwave looms
Crews fighting massive blazes in France and Spain are making the most of the favourable weather before another round of scorching heat rolls across Europe.
Macron visits fire zone, ‘to win this battle together’
French authorities say a monster wildfire in the country's southwest has stopped growing, a glimmer of hope since the inferno forced 220,000 people to flee.
Trump says United States and Iran ‘having good talks’
The United States and Iran are "having good talks," US President Donald Trump says after a two-week campaign of air strikes against Iran was halted.
Russia ‘open’ to peace ideas as Zelenskiy visits UK
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has visited a UK naval base with Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
‘Spreading like a wildfire’: Ebola death toll hits 1400
The number of Ebola cases in the in the Democratic Republic of Congo is rapidly climbing as authorities battle to contain the deadly outbreak.
France, Spain struggle to contain massive wildfires
About 220,000 people have been evacuated in France, while in neighbouring Spain more than 75,000 people have been told to leave their homes due to wildfires.
Israel to allow international force into Gaza: official
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is due to head to Washington to hold talks with US President Donald Trump at the White House.
German police shoot dead suspect in Berlin Pride attack
Berlin police have shot dead a suspect being sought over a Pride parade attack in the German capital, authorities say.
Iran says it still controls strait, not seeking talks
US President Donald Trump has paused attacks on Iran to allow more room for diplomacy, the United States ambassador to the United Nations says.
Germany hunts Islamist suspect after Pride ramming
A manhunt is ongoing in Germany after what officials are calling an Islamist attack in which a van hit Berlin Pride parade participants.
Kremlin won’t comment on US-Ukraine air ceasefire talks
A Kremlin spokesman says it is too early to comment on reports that the United States and Ukraine are discussing a potential truce regarding aerial attacks.
German leader condemns ‘heinous’ pride festival attack
Police have released a photograph of the suspected perpetrator of a vehicle attack on a gay pride parade in Berlin that's left one woman dead and 16 injured.
Cockroach party ends demos after Indian minister quits
An Indian minister says the government has accepted all demands of the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party protest movement, sparking celebrations among students.
Russia and Ukraine report civilians killed in strikes
Authorities in the Russian-occupied part of the southern Ukrainian region of Zaporizhzhia say Ukrainian drone attacks have killed at least 12 people.
Israel kills Hamas-led police official in Gaza: medics
Hamas says an Israeli attack has killed the chief of police in the north of the Gaza Strip, who Israel's military says was also in the group's military wing.
Iran war spreads to Red Sea and Caspian, Gulf quiet
The United States has halted a streak of nightly strikes on Iran while Iranian forces have not launched attacks on any of its neighbours.