Video. Independent candidate Connolly wins Irish presidential elections

France

'To remain free, one must be feared': Macron says of France’s defence priorities

United Kingdom

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch sacks rival after 'plot' to defect to Reform UK

Culture Series

Baku prepares for 2026 as World Sports Capital with packed international events calendar

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ISS crew returns early to Earth after medical issue

Football Now

Atlas Lions roar into AFCON final to set up showpiece clash with Senegal

Space

Astronauts return to Earth after first-ever medical evacuation from International Space Station

Economy

Germany edges back into growth after two years of contraction

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Violent thunderstorms trigger flash flooding along Australia's Great Ocean Road

USA

Second ICE shooting in Minneapolis sparks clashes with protesters

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USA: Protests erupt in Minneapolis after ice agents shoot man in the leg

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Uganda votes in tense presidential election amid internet shutdown

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Protest in Israel supports Iranian demonstrators after weeks of unrest

Iran

Iran denies death sentence for protester despite Tehran's threat of fast trials and executions

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Thousands in Sofia protest for fair elections and government resignation

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Another crane collapse near Bangkok raises safety concerns in Thailand

World News

Japan and the Philippines sign defence pact to counter 'growing China threat'