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Taiwan holds huge war games to role play Chinese invasion scenarios
The annual 10-day Han Kuang exercise will test Taiwan’s ability to respond to a Chinese attack on its command structure.
Teachers urge parents not to buy children smartphones
Teachers fear some children use smartphones for eight hours a day and overnight.
House swept away by flash flooding in New Mexico
Video shows the moment a house in New Mexico was swept away by severe floods.
UN’s Albanese slams states that let Netanyahu fly over airspace for US trip
Rome Statute signatories Italy, France, Greece criticised for providing 'safe passage' to subject of ICC arrest warrant.
Can India stop Pakistan’s river water — and will it spark a new war?
The decades-old Indus Waters Treaty faces its gravest challenge as India suspends it, prompting Pakistan to warn of war.
Killed ‘by those meant to protect’: Kenyans outraged by police violence
Calls made for accountability after death in custody of blogger Albert Ojwang and deadly violence against protesters.
UK court convicts 3 men of arson in attack linked to Russia’s Wagner Group
Attack on equipment for Ukraine was planned by Wagner mercenaries on behalf of Russian intelligence, prosecutors said.
School meal costs mean less meat and smaller portions, caterers say
A 3p rise in free school meals funding is "almost an insult", school caterers organisation LACA says.
South Korea repatriates six North Koreans picked up at sea
North Koreans' repatriation comes as South Korea's newly-elected president is working to improve inter-Korean ties.
At least 31 dead, 532 arrested in Kenya’s antigovernment protests
Human rights office calls for accountability after 31 people are killed in nationwide 'Saba Saba' marches.
France’s Macron begins UK state visit, calls for support on Gaza, Ukraine
Emmanuel Macron's three-day trip is the first state visit to UK by a European Union head of state since Brexit.
Trump blasts MAGA focus on Jeffrey Epstein after memo causes uproar
US president dismisses lingering questions about accused sex trafficker after law enforcement review dismays supporters.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,231
Here are the key events on day 1,231 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Trump, Israel’s Netanyahu meet for a second time about a ceasefire in Gaza
The unscheduled talks come as Trump's Middle East envoy said Israel and Hamas were closing their differences on a truce.
What is Israel’s real plan for post-war Gaza?
Israel's Netanyahu discusses Gaza ceasefire in third meeting with Trump at the White House this year.
‘Critical point’: UN pleads for fuel for Gaza amid Israeli blockade
'Hospitals are rationing. Ambulances are stalling. Water systems are on the brink,' UN humanitarian agency says.
Iran’s FM Araghchi, Saudi Crown Prince MBS hold ‘fruitful’ talks in Jeddah
Tehran's top diplomat Abbas Araghchi visits Saudi Arabia for the first time after Iran's 12-day war with Israel.
Chelsea’s Pedro hits debut double in Club World Cup semi to down Fluminense
Joao Pedro hits a brace on debut against former club Fluminense to send Chelsea into FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final.
Trump set to announce 50 percent tariff on copper
The US imports roughly half of copper needs each year, used in construction, transportation and electronics.
Tunisian court hands lengthy prison sentences to ex-officials
Opposition leader Ghannouchi, ex-PM and former presidential aide sentenced amid President Saied’s crackdown on dissent.