Doctor cites Pope Francis’ truly surprising improvement
A doctor says Pope Francis has shown ''a truly surprising improvement'' since returning to the Vatican to convalesce.
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Ukraine urges strong Western response to drone attacks
Russian forces are preparing to launch a fresh military offensive in the coming weeks to strengthen the Kremlin's negotiating position in ceasefire talks.
S’Korean inquiry finds adoption program rife with abuse
A South Korean commission has found the country violated its children's human rights by facilitating a foreign adoption program rife with fraud and abuse.
Finnish president’s golf diplomacy in surprise US visit
After talking about annexing Greenland, Donald Trump has played golf with the prime minister of Finland - the world's leading producer of icebreakers.
Trump open to deals on tariffs, hails Canada PM call
US President Donald Trump says he had an "extremely productive" first call with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, amid an ongoing trade war.
Zelenskiy wary of US deal, says aid wasn’t loan
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says it is too early to pass judgement on a revised minerals deal proposed by the US.
Myanmar quake toll hits 1000 as rescue efforts mount
An international search for survivors is ramping up in Myanmar as the death toll from a powerful earthquake that rocked the country jumps past 1000.
Israel hits southern Beirut, first strikes since truce
Israel issued an evacuation order before striking a building in the southern suburbs of Beirut, its first since last November's truce with Lebanon.
Turkey releases lawyer of jailed Istanbul mayor
Turkish authorities have accused detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's lawyer of "laundering assets derived from a criminal act".
High-rise falls as powerful quake rocks Southeast Asia
A deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake has hit Thailand and Myanmar, bringing down a high-rise in Bangkok and sparking emergency declarations in both countries.
South Korea’s worst wildfires are almost contained
The most destructive wildfires ever to hit South Korea are almost contained, authorities say, after rain and cooler temperatures helped fire crews.
Canada’s old relationship with US ‘is over’, says PM
Canada's prime minister says his country's relationship with the United States has changed due to Donald Trump's actions on tariffs.
Trump administration ordered to keep Signal messages
A US judge has ordered US government agencies to preserve Signal messages about Houthi military strike.
Egypt sees positive signals on Gaza truce talks: report
A security delegation from Egypt is reportedly heading to Qatar for talks on releasing Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
Place Ukraine in temporary administration, Putin says
European countries do not all agree on a proposed deployment of an armed force in Ukraine in an eventual peace deal, French President Emmanuel Macron says.
Six killed as sub with Russian tourists sinks off Egypt
Egyptian officials say six people have died after a tourist submarine sank in the Red Sea destination of Hurghada.
South Korea fights dire wildfires as death toll hits 27
South Korea's military is aiding firefighting efforts as deadly wildfires double in size, killing at least 27 and destroying historic sites.
Police forcibly break up protests at Turkish university
Police have used pepper spray, rubber bullets and water cannons on anti-government protesters in Turkey's capital, potentially reigniting tensions.
Hegseth texted time of planned Houthi killing: magazine
US President Donald Trump has distanced himself from the Signal chat group scandal, saying it "doesn't bother me".
Bolivia declares emergency after floods kill over 50
At least 50 people have died and more than 370,000 families have been affected by floods in Bolivia.
Trump ratchets up trade war with 25 per cent car tariff
Markets are reacting to President Donald Trump's announcement of new import taxes of 25 per cent on cars and car parts coming into the US.
UN warning as South Sudan opposition leader arrested
South Sudan's main opposition party says its leader, Vice President Riek Machar, has been arrested as the United Nations warns of a renewed civil war.
Second day of anti-Hamas demos reported in Gaza Strip
Crowds have marched in a town in a heavily destroyed part of the northern Gaza Strip in opposition to Hamas in the second day of anti-war protests.
Ukraine allies discuss new aid, security assurances
Ukraine's allies are gathering for a summit as they aim to strengthen Kyiv's military and review ceasefire efforts.
Gaza protest against Hamas in rare public dissent
Hundreds of Palestinians have protested in Gaza against the war with Israel, chanting "Hamas out" in a rare public show of opposition to the militant group.
Helicopter pilot among dead as S.Korea battles fires
At least 24 people have died, including a helicopter pilot, and thousands have fled their homes as dry winds whip up some of South Korea worst-ever wildfires.
EU trade chief meets with Trump officials over tariffs
US President Donald Trump has said he may give "a lot of countries" breaks on tariffs, but has provided no further details on which ones are included.
Zelenskiy calls on US to sanction Russia after strikes
Russia is clearly not pursuing a "real peace' and the US must apply more sanctions, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says after a fresh wave of attacks.
Israel to destroy Hamas if hostages not freed: minister
Israeli defence minister Israel Katz says if Hamas continues its refusal to free hostages, Israel will take territory and make sure it is completely defeated.
Turkey’s opposition leader visits jailed Istanbul mayor
Opposition CHP leader Ozgur Ozel has announced the party's final rally against the jailing of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.
White House mistakenly shares war plans with journalist
Top US national security officials texted war plans about planned military strikes in Yemen to a group chat that included the editor-in-chief for The Atlantic.