Trump cites ‘tremendous unity’ at NATO summit in Turkey
There has been "tremendous unity" at a meeting of the NATO military alliance, US President Donald Trump says.
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Tankers ablaze as Ukraine hits more Russian oil targets
Fires have raged at Russian oil depots and tankers after Ukrainian strikes, a day after Donald Trump promised to let Ukraine make its own Patriot air defences.
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US and Iran exchange fire across Gulf, threatening deal
Iran has responded to US strikes by targeting Gulf countries in an exchange of fire that further threatens a ceasefire deal intended to help end their war.
Israeli fire kills seven people in Gaza, medics say
Hamas and Israel continue to trade blame over truce violations in Gaza as Israeli strikes and gunfire kill seven people, including a child.
Trump attacks on allies throw NATO talks into disarray
Donald Trump has branded Spain a "terrible partner" and renewed his demand for Greenland, overshadowing a NATO summit and its planned message of unity.
Russia launches third air attack on Kyiv in a week
Ukraine's capital has been pummelled again, as Volodymyr Zelenskiy pleads for more US-made interceptors ahead of meeting Donald Trump at the NATO summit.
Le Pen to run for president, French court shortens ban
Two years after a conviction for misusing funds, French far right leader Marine Le Pen has an electoral ban shortened, and announced she will run for president.
Accord to end war ‘over’ after Iranian strikes: Trump
Donald Trump considers the US-Iran ceasefire deal finished after a flare-up of hostilities, branding the Iranians "sick people" he doesn't want to deal with.
Prince Harry calls privacy suit dismissal a ‘whitewash’
Prince Harry, Elton John and other celebrities have lost their High Court case against the Daily Mail's publisher.
French court opens door for Le Pen to run in 2027
A Paris court has upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction but shortened her ban on running for office. However, it has a condition the far-right leader has rejected.
NATO unveils big arms deals as Trump arrives in Ankara
The NATO alliance is showcasing military projects worth billions of dollars to convince a sceptical President Trump that allies are boosting defence spending.
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Tankers hit in Hormuz as millions mourn Iran’s Khamenei
Iran is warning Donald Trump to stop his threats or talks will stop, as two more tankers are hit in the Strait of Hormuz and Iranians mourn their slain leader.
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Harry set to learn ruling in Daily Mail court case
Prince Harry, Elton John and other celebrities will soon find out the result of their High Court case against the Daily Mail's publisher.
Death toll from Venezuela quakes passes 3500
Almost 18,000 people are still homeless more than a week after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela's capital and nearby coastal regions.
Harry won’t stay at Buckingham Palace during UK visit
Prince Harry has reportedly been told he cannot stay at Buckingham Palace this week after he failed to accept an invitation in time, a royal source says.
Hamas dissolves Gaza Strip govt as part of peace plan
The body that has governed the Gaza Strip for nearly two decades has been dissolved, Hamas says as it makes way for a technocratic government.
Trump says resolution in Ukraine war closer after talks
After speaking with the leaders of Ukraine and Russia, Donald Trump says a resolution to the war is "closer than people realise".
Grim death toll from Venezuela quakes keeps climbing
Search-and-rescue operations in Venezuela are winding down, 11 days after twin earthquakes devastated the country, with the focus now on clearing debris.
Iran begins procession for supreme leader’s funeral
Mourners have lined the streets of Tehran for the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed at the start of the war launched by the US and Israel.
Israeli strike kills two people in Gaza City: medics
Medics say an Israeli strike has killed two people in Gaza while a lawyer for a prominent hospital director says he is in acute danger in Israeli detention.
Russian hits Kyiv as Ukraine runs low on air defences
Ukraine is renewing its calls for more air defence systems after Russia launched another deadly wave of drones and missiles at Kyiv, killing at least 12 people.
Pope visits US ambassador on July 4, prays for migrants
American Pope Leo XIV has spent the Fourth of July praying for migrants at the epicentre of Europe's migration debate on the Sicilian island of Lampedusa.
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Trump dials up patriotism at America’s ‘joyous’ 250th
President Donald Trump has told Americans "we will always be the best" in a partisan and patriotic speech marking the 250th anniversary of US independence.
Death toll from Venezuela quakes nearing 3000
Tens of thousands of people remain missing after the devastating twin quakes that hit Venezuela 10 days ago, as the death toll nudges a grim new toll.
Sons of Iran’s slain leader Khamenei appear at funeral
Mourners have descended on Tehran for a funeral for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an attack four months ago.
Trump offers to help broker stalled Ukraine peace talks
Ahead of next week's NATO summit, Donald Trump has spoken with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskiy, offering to help broker a solution to the Ukraine war.
Burnham says he’ll push for voting reform in the UK
The UK MP now widely regarded as prime-minister-in-waiting, Andy Burnham, says he wants voting reform to be part of Labour's policy agenda.
St Petersburg region hit by major Ukraine drone attack
St Petersburg's governor says the Russian city of six million has come under a large-scale drone attack, with an oil terminal struck.
Russia bombards Kyiv in deadliest strike of 2026
Ukraine is calling for more air defences from allies as its capital mourns the destruction from a massive Russian bombardment that killed at least 30 people.
Trial for Bundibugyo Ebola treatment starts in DR Congo
Clinical testing of two antiviral therapy approaches against Ebola is beginning in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organisation says.
Venezuela’s leader angrily defends earthquake response
Venezuela's earthquake response was panned as slow and disorganised, but leader Delcy Rodriguez insists authorities acted quickly and are doing all they can.