Philippines’ Duterte arrested over ‘drug war’ killings
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested for crimes against humanity over his role in overseeing his government's bloody "war on drugs".
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Pope Francis no longer in immediate danger, doctors say
Pope Francis is no longer in imminent danger as a result of pneumonia, his doctors say, but the pontiff will remain in hospital for several more days.
Musk blames cyberattack for series of X outages
Users of Elon Musk's X have reported several outages on the social media platform, with the owner blaming "a massive cyberattack".
Syria’s president signs deal with Kurdish-led SDF
Syria's government says a new deal with Kurdish-led authorities to integrate their forces represents a "real opportunity to build a new Syria".
US and Ukraine meet after major drone attack on Russia
Ukrainian and US officials are meeting for crunch talks on ending the war with Russia, hours after Kyiv's forces launched massive drone attack on Moscow.
Fears for environment after ships collide off UK
Britain is bracing for environmental damage after a ship carrying toxic chemicals hit a tanker laden with jet fuel in the North Sea, setting the vessels ablaze.
Pope follows Vatican’s spiritual retreat from afar
Pope Francis has had another quiet night in hospital, where he's remotely observing a spiritual retreat as he recovers from double pneumonia.
Mark Carney wins race to replace Trudeau as Canada’s PM
Former central banker Mark Carney has launched a scathing attack on Donald Trump after winning the race to succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada's prime minister.
Syrian interim leader urges calm after massacres
Syrian leader Ahmed Sharaa says the country is confronting attempts to drag it into a civil war as violent clashes continue.
Israel halts electricity supply to Gaza Strip
Israel says it is suspending sending electricity to the Gaza Strip in a bid to have Hamas accept an extension of the first phase of their ceasefire.
US to assess Ukraine’s peace stance in Saudi meeting
Donald Trump has suggested the pause on sharing US military intelligence with Ukraine will be lifted, ahead of talks it's hoped will map out a path to peace.
US Secret Service shoots ‘armed’ man near White House
A man is in hospital after being shot by the US Secret Service near the White House after a confrontation with law enforcement, officials say.
Iran, Russia and China navy drills to start: report
China, Iran and Russia will reportedly hold joint naval exercises off the Iranian port of Chabahar.
Pope showing ‘good response’ to hospital treatment
The Vatican says Pope Francis is responding well to therapy for double pneumonia and has shown a "gradual, slight improvement" in recent days.
Zelenskiy commits to US talks, Russia attacks in Kursk
Ukraine is committed to constructive dialogue with US representatives in Saudi Arabia next week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Israel, Hamas signal readiness for next ceasefire talks
Israel will send a delegation to Doha for ceasefire talks as Hamas says there are "positive indicators" over the possible start of negotiations for a new deal.
Revenge killings in Syria leave more than 1000 dead
Clashes between security forces and loyalists of ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad have left more than 1000 people dead, including more than 745 civilians,
S.Korea’s Yoon free after court quashes detention
Impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol has left prison a day after a Seoul court cancelled his arrest to allow him to stand trial without being detained.
Pope Francis rests as Holy Year goes on without him
A Holy Year mass for volunteers will go ahead without Pope Francis as he continues to recover in hospital from double pneumonia.
Drone strike deaths, Gaza ceasefire standoff continues
Israel says a drone has struck a group of suspected militants planting an explosive device in northern Gaza, but gave no details on casualties.
Ukraine forces fighting inside Russia almost surrounded
Ukraine's situation in Kursk has deteriorated sharply in the past three days, after Russian forces retook territory as part of a gathering counteroffensive.
Trump says he sent letter to Iran leaders seeking talks
US President Donald Trump says he has sent a letter to the Iranian government detailing that he hopes to negotiate with its authorities.
Trump delays more tariffs amid US economic uncertainty
Donald Trump has postponed tariffs on many imports from Mexico and some from Canada for a month amid widespread fears of the economic fallout from a trade war.
Pope Francis sends first audio message from hospital
Pope Francis has recorded a laboured audio message to thank people for their prayers for his recovery since he was hospitalised with double pneumonia.
Russia bombards energy grid as Zelenskiy lines up talks
A child is among ten people injured as Russia again targets Ukraine's energy grid, with the embattled nation's leader revealing talks ahead with US officials.
Sudan accuses the UAE of supporting genocide by rebels
Sudan is taking the United Arab Emirates to the World Court, accusing it of funding rebel fighters to carry out genocide.
Trump threats may cause ceasefire deal collapse: Hamas
US President Donald Trump's fiery threats against Hamas may cause the ceasefire deal to collapse, say the Palestinian group has warned.
Trump gives automakers short exemption from new tariffs
President Donald Trump is granting a one-month exemption on his stiff new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for US automakers.
Pope rests on peaceful night of third week in hospital
The Vatican says Pope Francis is resting on Thursday after a peaceful night during his third week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia.
‘Last warning’: Trump issues Hamas hostage ultimatum
US President Donald Trump has asked Hamas militants to immediately release all hostages held in Gaza in what he called his "last warning" to them.
US cuts intelligence for Ukraine, pressing peace deal
The United States has stopped sending Ukraine critical intelligence as relations remain strained following a blow-up between the nations' two leaders.