Belgian Foreign Minister: EU credibility on the line over Gaza
Gavin Blackburn
Police and protesters scuffle as Israeli cruise ship visits Rhodes
Anti-war activists had called for demonstrations on the island during a scheduled stop by the Israeli cruise ship, the Crown Iris, which was reportedly carrying more than 600 tourists.
At least 30 killed as heavy rains lash northern China
Beijing authorities said they would launch a top-level emergency response at 8 pm on Monday, ordering people to stay inside, closing schools, suspending construction work and stopping outdoor tourism and other activities until the response is lifted.
Three suspected militants killed in Kashmir gunfight, India says
Nuclear-armed rivals India and Pakistan each administer part of the Himalayan region of Kashmir, but both claim the territory in its entirety.
Three killed in Turks and Caicos' first mass shooting, police say
At least four suspects were involved in the shooting early on Sunday on the island of Providenciales but no one has been arrested, the police commissioner said.
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Trump shortens Russia's peace deal deadline from 50 to '10 or 12 days'
Earlier this month, Trump said he had given Moscow 50 days to reach a peace deal or face what he said would be "very severe" economic sanctions during a visit to Washington by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
Aeroflot cancels flights after pro-Ukrainian hackers disrupt systems
Aeroflot cancelled dozens of flights after a pro-Ukrainian hacker group, Silent Crow, claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on the airline's systems.
French MPs across the political spectrum slam US-EU trade agreement
The agreement reached on Sunday between Brussels and Washington, which places customs duties of 15% on EU exports to the United States, has caused an uproar among French MPs.
Thailand declares martial law in eight districts bordering Cambodia
The fighting began on Thursday morning close to the ancient Ta Muen Thom temple, beside the border between Thailand’s Surin province and Cambodia’s Oddar Meanchey province.
E3 countries' leaders press Israel to increase aid entering Gaza
The call from France, Germany and the UK comes a day after French President Emmanuel Macron's surprise announcement that France would officially recognise Palestinian statehood.
Israel considering alternatives to talks with Hamas, Netanyahu says
All sides have held weeks of ceasefire talks in Qatar, reporting small signs of progress but no major breakthroughs have happened.
UK and Australia to sign 50-year nuclear submarine treaty
The three-way alliance was announced in 2021 to contend with growing Chinese military might in the Asia-Pacific region.
France’s top court upholds some of Bashar al-Assad's legal protections
The Cour de Cassation upheld Assad’s head-of-state immunity, but added that since he is no longer in office, “new arrest warrants may have been or may be issued against him for acts that may constitute war crimes or crimes against humanity.”
US team cuts short Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar, blaming Hamas
A breakthrough in talks on a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has eluded Trump's administration for months as conditions continues to deteriorate in Gaza.
Iran says it's ready for nuclear talks if US works to rebuild trust
Iran is set to meet on Friday in Istanbul with Britain, France and Germany, known as the E3 nations, and the European Union’s deputy foreign policy commissioner.
Professional wrestling icon Hulk Hogan dies at 71, WWE says
He was the main draw for the first WrestleMania in 1985 and was a fixture for years, facing everyone from Andre The Giant and Randy Savage to The Rock and even company chairman Vince McMahon.
Ex-UK Labour leader Corbyn says he's starting a new left-wing party
Corbyn led Labour to election defeats in 2017 and 2019, but the veteran socialist campaigner remains popular with many grassroots supporters.
At least six killed in explosion in northern Syria, officials say
The Syrian Civil Defence, also known as the White Helmets, confirmed at least six deaths from the blast, which took place in the town of Maarat Misrin north of the city of Idlib.
Taliban tortured Afghans expelled from Pakistan and Iran, UN says
Afghan authorities have urged nationals to return, pledging amnesty for anyone who left after the Taliban returned to power in 2021.
Macrons sue Candace Owens over claims first lady is transgender
In the suit filed in the Delaware Superior Court, the Macrons said Owens had waged a "campaign of global humiliation" for personal gain to promote her podcast.
Crews in Cyprus battle huge wildfires, villages forced to evacuate
Wednesday's fires broke out on the first day of a heatwave in Cyprus with forecasters expecting temperatures on Thursday to hit 45 degrees Celsius, making it the hottest day of the year.
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