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The US and Iran exchanged their most intense strikes since signing a June memorandum of understanding, with US strikes killing at least 17 people in Iran and Tehran launching missiles and drone attacks on US bases and regional targets. Iran reported strikes near the Bushehr nuclear plant and deaths in Khuzestan and Iranshahr. The US […] […]
US President Donald Trump warned US forces would strike Iran “hard”, saying Washington’s ceasefire was over after overnight US strikes on Iranian targets and Iranian attacks on US bases and shipping. He threatened further strikes on civilian infrastructure and even seizing Kharg Island. Trump also accused Tehran of violating the framework deal and urged negotiators […] […]
A Paris appeals court upheld Marine Le Pen’s fraud conviction in the European Parliament fake‑jobs case but handed a sentence structured so she could still stand in 2027. The court imposed a 45‑month ban from public office with 30 months suspended and a one‑year house arrest term under electronic monitoring, part of a three‑year detention […] […]
Ukraine says it has hit Russia’s largest oil refinery in a drone strike more than 2,500 kilometres from the border, damaging critical equipment, including the main refining unit. The Omsk Oil Refinery produces petrol, diesel, aviation kerosene and other petroleum products. Ukraine’s General Staff said a fire broke out after the attack. Gazprom Neft, which […] […]
Around 20,000 people protested against the AfD in Erfurt, while major demonstrations in Albania turned violent and police investigated a shooting in New York. […]
Kyiv suffered a major overnight barrage that officials described as the “most massive” attack on the capital, leaving at least 20 people dead and about 90 injured after more than 11 hours of strikes. Waves of weapons hit residential areas, an ambulance station and a Ukrainian Red Cross warehouse. Thousands sheltered in metro stations, air […] […]
Airlines and airports urged the European Commission to allow temporary suspension of the new EU biometric border‑check system during the peak summer period, saying queues of up to five hours had left some flights half‑empty and passengers stranded. Industry groups wrote to EC President Ursula von der Leyen asking that checks be suspended when passenger […] […]
The US Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, ruling that nearly all children born in the United States to parents unlawfully or temporarily present were citizens at birth under the Fourteenth Amendment. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion, joined by Sotomayor, Kagan, Jackson and Barrett, while Kavanaugh concurred in part and Thomas, Alito and […] […]
The European Commission stays neutral on air conditioning, Germany investigates a deadly shooting at a youth welfare centre, and UN reports civilian deaths after Pakistani strikes in Afghanistan. […]
Europe reports more than 1,300 heatwave deaths, tens of thousands missing after Venezuela’s earthquake, renewed US-Iran attacks, and Serbia’s president says he will step down after months of protests. […]
Venezuela declared a state of emergency after two powerful earthquakes struck yesterday: a 7.2 foreshock followed 39 seconds later by a 7.5 mainshock — the strongest to hit the country since 1900 — leaving at least 164 people dead, hundreds injured and widespread building collapses around Caracas and La Guaira. The international airport was closed […] […]
France’s health ministry says a doctor who returned from humanitarian work in the Democratic Republic of Congo has tested positive for Ebola (Bundibugyo strain) — the first confirmed case outside the affected region in the current outbreak. The patient is in stable condition, was isolated and moved to a specialised facility on return. Authorities are […] […]
Lithuania Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė has resigned with her cabinet after ten months in office, saying the government has done its work. She will remain in place until a new cabinet forms, and she is expected to return as social affairs minister; Social Democrat Mindaugas Sinkevičius has been nominated to lead the next government. Ruginienė’s […] […]
A heatwave is sweeping across much of western Europe on the summer solstice, with high temperatures expected to persist into the following week. In France, authorities have banned alcohol consumption at the Fête de la Musique in Paris, where temperatures may reach 35°C. Local officials in Paris exceptionally allow swimming in Canal Saint-Martin and extended […] […]
France imposes heat measures as temperatures rise, Israel strikes Lebanon despite a ceasefire, and Zelenskyy warns Belarus over equipment allegedly guiding Russian drone attacks on Ukraine from the border region. […]
A drone strike attributed to Ukraine has targeted an oil refinery in Moscow, killing at least eight people and resulting in numerous injuries amid escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict.. Residents reported experiencing distressing conditions, including an “oil rain” falling following the incident. The Russian government has responded by closing airspace and increasing security measures, […] […]
The US-Iran deal pressures Netanyahu, a Russian anti-Putin artist is killed in Poland, and Iran’s football team says it was forced back to Mexico after a California match without rest. […]
Iran suspends attacks on Israel after a US-backed peace framework, Albania promises EU-compliant checks on a Kushner-linked resort, and Russian strikes kill civilians and damage Kyiv cathedral. […]
Trump says a US-Iran deal is ready, Russian attacks hit Sumy as Ukraine strikes inside Russia, and European politicians warn after Anthropic restricts foreign access to two AI models. […]
A drone strike targeting a funeral procession in El Obeid, Sudan, has resulted in the deaths of at least four individuals and injuries to several others, according to rights groups Sudan Doctors Network and Emergency Lawyers, who attribute the attack to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This assault is part of a series of […] […]
Tensions in the Middle East escalated as U.S. President Donald Trump announced renewed attacks on Iran following a series of strikes and missile exchanges between the two nations. Trump accused Iranian negotiators of stalling peace talks, stating that Iran “will have to pay the price” for their delays. This warning came after the U.S. launched […] […]
Iran’s military has announced a “suspension” of its missile attacks on Israel following a series of strikes that left the situation increasingly volatile in the region. The move comes after Israeli airstrikes targeted military sites in Iran in response to missile fire from Tehran. Tensions escalated after Israel’s offensive in southern Lebanon and missile attacks […] […]
Hezbollah has rejected a renewed ceasefire agreement with Israel, declaring the terms as unacceptable and humiliating for Lebanon. The announcement follows Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon and a complex backdrop of ongoing military exchanges between Hezbollah and Israeli forces. The recent ceasefire, brokered by the U.S., aimed to create “pilot” security zones in Lebanon from […] […]
A recent Iranian missile strike on Kuwait’s international airport has resulted in at least one death and numerous injuries, escalating tensions amid a complex web of conflicts involving Israel, Hezbollah, and the U.S. The attack follows a partial ceasefire agreement initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump, which aimed to stabilize the situation amid rising hostilities. […] […]
Iran has suspended indirect negotiations with the United States regarding a ceasefire and broader agreements, following escalating tensions related to Israeli actions in Lebanon. The decision, announced by the IRGC-affiliated news agency Tasnim, comes amid accusations of continued Israeli “crimes” in Lebanon, leading Iran to assert that any breach of ceasefire on one front invalidates […] […]
Violence followed PSG’s Champions League win, Israeli forces advanced deeper into Lebanon, and the United States launched strikes on Iranian military sites amid fragile peace efforts. […]
The US and Iran may extend their ceasefire, several EU countries oppose carbon market reforms, and France will reimburse weight-loss drugs. […]
World Health Organization (WHO) Director‑General has warned the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is outpacing responders as deaths have reached at least 220 and suspected cases top 900, and he has said health teams are “playing catch‑up.” Aid groups reported shortages of protective equipment and testing supplies, while attacks on treatment centres […] […]
Bolivia has been rocked by mass protests for a second week, forcing Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz Pereira to reshuffle his cabinet and propose a council after clashes left four people dead and dozens injured. The United States has warned the unrest looks like an ongoing coup d’état, while the government has expelled Colombia’s ambassador after […] […]
European officials have condemned Israel’s treatment of Gaza flotilla activists after Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir posted video of detainees kneeling bound, prompting Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to demand releases and an apology and French Foreign Minister Jean‑Noël Barrot to summon Israel’s ambassador. Spain’s Foreign Minister José Manuel Albaredes called the actions monstrous, Irish […] […]
A World Health Organization (WHO) doctor has warned Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo may be spreading faster than first thought, and locals have said they are scared and unsure how to protect themselves. The outbreak has killed 131 people and authorities have reported more than 500 suspected cases, while modelling has suggested […] […]
Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters west of Cyprus. Activists said commandos boarded several boats carrying aid for Gaza and pro-Palestinian campaigners. Israel said the operation aimed to stop attempts to breach the Gaza blockade. Nearly 93 million people in the European Union were at risk of poverty or social exclusion […] […]
The WHO declared an Ebola emergency, a drone strike hit a UAE nuclear plant and Ukraine launched a major drone attack on Russia. […]
Swiss Council of Europe secretary general Alain Berset has said ministers will discuss sending rejected asylum seekers to third-country hubs at a Moldova meeting on Friday. He has said a political declaration will stress countries’ right to control borders. The declaration will be non-binding and may seek limits on use of the European Convention on […] […]
Sanctiona against Israeli settlers, rent in EU capitals higher than minimum wage, US-China talks and Mohammadi on hospital bail […]
Iran rejected parts of a US peace proposal while fighting and regional tensions continue. […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has said the hantavirus outbreak on the Dutch-flagged MV Hondius is not the next COVID, confirming five cases and three deaths while warning more infections could emerge given a six-week incubation period. WHO experts explained transmission differs from coronaviruses and human-to-human spread remains extremely rare. Dutch authorities reported passengers disembarked […] […]
Fresh ultimatum aiming to end US-Iran war, hantavirus outbreak on cruis ship and EU vow to strongly lower poverty by 2030 […]
The U.S. has launched “Project Freedom” to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global oil and gas transport, following Iranian efforts to block access. Two American-flagged vessels successfully navigated the strait after the initiative’s launch, which aims to alleviate economic concerns exacerbated by the strait’s closure. US President Donald […] […]
US to cut troops in Germany further, raising NATO concerns. Russian strikes kill civilians in Ukraine. France plans tougher action on illegal raves. […]
EU urges rollout of age-verification app, UN warns of mass arrests in Iran, Ukraine plans to open arms exports […]
sanctions over stolen Ukrainian grain, UNICEF warns loss of female workers Afghanistan, UAE leaves OPEC, EU definition of rape […]
Mali armed group fighting intensifies, France's prison guards go on strike, China blocked Manus takeover by Meta […]
Shots at White House dinner, Russia accused of "nuclear terrorism", deadly bombing in Colombia, historical London Marathon record […]
EU approves loan for Ukraine, Lebanon accuses Israel of targeting journalists, work related deaths up to 840,000 […]
Israel moves Gaza control zone, EU launches Ukraine loan procedure, UK imposes lifetime smoking ban, EU to cut electricity taxes […]
Hungary breached law with anti-LGBTQ measures, EU debates suspension Israel cooperation, high bills for Crans-Montana fire victims […]
Activists divert cargo ship as Gaza talks expand and flights to Qatar resume after weeks of disruption. […]
Ukraine criticises US waiver, Italy’s migrant plan draws backlash, and Cuba aid increases. […]
Global tensions rise as strikes hit Ukraine, water shortages grow, and West Bank pupils face blocked access to school routes […]
NATO seeks €50bn for Ukraine as EU plans energy shift and airports warn of delays and fuel risks. […]
Talks on Lebanon stall, Ukraine pushes security plan, and Sudan’s war deepens humanitarian suffering. […]
EU–Hungary reset talks, US–Iran tensions rise, UK-EU plans debated, German leader Merz ranks least popular […]
Hungary shifts leadership; US-Iran talks fail; Russia-Ukraine truce violated; Artemis II returns from Moon mission […]
EU states announce over nine billion euros to offset fuel price rises after disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Violations follow Iran–US ceasefire as fighting continues in Lebanon and Gulf states. Greece moves to ban social media for under-15s. […]
Iran and the U.S. have agreed to a two-week ceasefire. Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump had warned of devastating attacks if Tehran did not comply. […]
Astronauts complete a historic lunar flyby as tensions rise between Israel, Iran and the United States, and Germany tightens rules for men abroad. […]
Iran has vowed to execute “crushing” and “more destructive” attacks against the U.S. and Israel following U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to bomb the country “back to the Stone Ages.” This escalation of rhetoric comes amidst ongoing conflict in the region, with Iranian military officials stating their intent to intensify military operations. In his recent […] […]
Deadly migrant shipwrecks, mass protests in the West Bank, and sweeping layoffs at Oracle underscore rising global tensions across humanitarian, political, and economic fronts. […]
The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy, ruling 8-1 in favor of therapist Kaley Chiles, who argued that the law infringed upon her First Amendment rights to free speech. The court stated that the ban, which aimed to prevent licensed professionals from engaging in talk therapy aimed at changing sexual […] […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to destroy Iran’s Kharg Island oil hub if a peace deal is not reached soon, emphasizing the strategic importance of the island, which accounts for approximately 90% of Iran’s crude oil exports. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that talks with a “more reasonable regime” in Tehran […] […]
Mass demonstrations target President Donald Trump’s policies, a study highlights higher poverty in the United States than in Europe, and regional tensions rise after journalists are killed in Lebanon. […]
Tehran dismisses Washington’s proposal while new attacks and international disputes deepen concerns over the regional conflict. […]
An Iranian missile strike on Tel Aviv has further escalated tensions in the Middle East, prompting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to warn that “there’s more to come” as Israel continues its military campaign against Iran and in Lebanon. The strike caused significant damage in central areas of the city and left several people lightly […] […]
US President Donald Trump has extended by five days his deadline for Iran to allow shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, during which he claimed the U.S. and Iran have held “very good and productive conversations.” This extension seems to have averted immediate escalation following threats from Iran to target U.S. energy infrastructure if the […] […]
Iran threatened strikes on energy and water systems in Gulf countries if the United States attacks Iranian power plants. President Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iran’s electricity infrastructure unless Tehran fully reopens the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. Iranian officials said such an attack would trigger retaliation across regional energy and desalination facilities. The […] […]
Iran has threatened to strike energy infrastructure across the Gulf after its massive South Pars gas field—shared with Qatar—was hit in an apparent escalation involving Israel. Tehran warned that major oil and gas sites in countries including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates could become “legitimate targets,” raising fears of wider regional conflict. The […] […]
Israel says it has killed senior Iranian official Ali Larijani and Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani in air strikes near Tehran. Larijani, a key ally of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, had become one of the most powerful figures in the country following his death. More than 100 people have been killed after Pakistan carried […] […]
Israel has initiated “limited and targeted ground operations” against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon amidst escalating tensions related to ongoing conflicts. The Israeli military confirmed these operations, targeting “key Hezbollah strongholds” as a response to recent attacks from the group. This escalation coincides with a significant increase in military presence in the region and involves ongoing […] […]
Allies debate patrols after attacks near the Strait of Hormuz disrupt a key global oil route. […]
Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has declared that the country will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed, warning the world to prepare for oil prices to reach $200 a barrel amid ongoing conflicts with the U.S. and Israel. Following attacks on merchant ships, Khamenei emphasized Iran’s commitment to retaliate and close U.S. military bases […] […]
Iran has warned the global community to prepare for oil prices to potentially reach $200 a barrel following recent military actions, including attacks on merchant ships in the Gulf. This escalation comes amidst a considerable buildup of U.S. military forces in the region and intensified U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran, which have reportedly increased tensions significantly. […] […]
The carmaker plans thousands of layoffs as profits fall. Fighting between the United States and Iran escalates while Spain moves to pardon victims of Franco-era repression. […]
Oil prices surged by 10%, reaching their highest levels since 2022, as tensions escalated between the U.S., Israel, and Iran following military actions in the region. This spike was influenced by Saudi Arabia’s decision to cut production amid disruptions caused by the conflict, particularly affecting the vital Strait of Hormuz through which a significant portion […] […]
Iran has indicated that Mojtaba Khamenei could succeed his father, Ali Khamenei, after the longtime leader was killed during the ongoing war with Israel. A senior cleric said the leadership council had already voted, with an official announcement expected soon. The development came as Israeli strikes hit major fuel depots in Tehran, sending thick smoke […] […]
Iran has launched a new wave of missiles at Israel as the war between Tehran, Washington and Tel Aviv entered its sixth day, sending millions of Israelis into bomb shelters. The attack came hours after the U.S. Senate rejected a resolution that would have forced President Donald Trump to halt the American air campaign against […] […]
Fighting between Iran, Israel and the United States is intensifying, with new casualties reported after a naval attack near Sri Lanka. […]
The US-Israeli air campaign against Iran has widened, with Israel striking Lebanon after Hezbollah launched missiles and drones in support of Tehran. President Donald Trump warned a “big wave” of further attacks was imminent, as fighting disrupted Gulf shipping and air travel. In a major escalation, Kuwait mistakenly shot down three US F-15E jets during […] […]
Iran, Israel and the United States exchange attacks while unrest and new conflicts erupt beyond the region. […]
US and Iranian officials convened for indirect talks in Geneva, aimed at preventing conflict amid escalating tensions regarding Iran’s nuclear program. The discussions, mediated by Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi, follow President Trump’s threats of military action if a nuclear deal is not reached. The talks have revealed some openness to compromise, yet significant disagreements […] […]
Progress on the Gaza peace plan has stalled over disputes regarding the disarmament of Hamas, with Israel threatening to resume military action if the group does not comply quickly. The U.S.-brokered ceasefire, which began in January, was intended to facilitate Hamas disarmament, Israeli withdrawal, and a Palestinian interim administration. However, Israeli officials are insisting on […] […]
Police in the United Kingdom detained Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor over alleged misconduct, while Germany’s Alternative for Germany leads new polls. Talks on Gaza and an amnesty in Venezuela mark further international developments. […]
Flood alerts in France, no deal on Ukraine in Geneva, €28 billion plan for border regions […]
Geneva hosts Ukraine peace negotiations and Iran nuclear talks, a €6 billion Bayer settlement for harmful pesticide use. […]
Five governments cite toxicology results, Tehran is ready for nuclear deal with US, and Ireland probes X chatbot Grok over data concerns. […]
Israel advances settlement policy, France opens investigation on Epstein files, Germany reports more right-wing violence, and the European Union calls for stronger defence. […]
