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.
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France’s Macron reappoints Lecornu as prime minister
French President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister, just days after his resignation.
Lecornu explains reappointment as French prime minister
Reappointed French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu faces a Monday deadline to present the parliament with a budget.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Search continues as Indonesia building toll rises to 50
Rescuers are close to ending their search for more than a dozen missing victims of a school building collapse in Indonesia that killed at least 50 people.
Trump blocked from sending National Guard to Oregon
A US judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deploying National Guard units to Oregon, including Guard troops from other states.
Hamas readies for Gaza talks US hopes will halt war
A Hamas delegation has landed in Egypt for talks with the US and Qatar over the implementation of the most advanced effort yet to halt the conflict in Gaza.
French crisis deepens as government quits after one day
France's prime minister has slammed the "egos" of opposition politicians as he quit just a day after naming his government and after only three weeks in office.
Five dead, infrastructure damaged in Russian air attack
The latest attack on Lviv is likely the largest in the region of the Ukraine war, a spokesman for the war-torn country's State Emergency Service says.
‘Good chance’: Talks begin on plan to end Gaza war
Talks on US President Donald Trump's Gaza Strip peace plan have started in Egypt including representatives of Hamas, Israel, US, Egypt and Qatar.
Macron asks outgoing French PM to hold last-ditch talks
French President Emmanuel Macron has tasked outgoing prime minister Sebastien Lecornu with seeking a way out of the country's crisis.
Funds freezed for Democratic states in US shutdown slap
Moves make clear President Donald Trump would carry out his threat to take advantage of a government shutdown to punish political opponents and extend control.
Israel intercepts 39 Gaza aid boats sparking criticism
Thirty-nine boats among an activist flotilla bound for Gaza have been boarded by Israeli forces in the latest high-profile protest action against the war.
Daily Mail publisher ‘targeted William and Katherine’
Princess Kate and Prince William were among targets of journalists and investigators hired by the publisher of the tabloid Daily Mail, a London court has heard.
Philippines quake toll rises to 72, rescue continues
The death toll from a magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck the central Philippines has risen to 72, the national disaster agency says.
Two dead, suspect shot in attack near UK synagogue
Two people are dead and three others are seriously wounded after a car and stabbing attack near a synagogue in Manchester in northern England.