EU officially launches Ukraine and Moldova accession process
Kyiv sees EU accession as a security guarantee and alignment with Western values as it defends against Russian invasion.
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Hungarian MPs approve PM limits to block potential return of Orban
The reform is one of the first introduced by PM Peter Magyar as he seeks to return Hungary to the EU mainstream.
Trump touts Iran deal and Ukraine ambition as he arrives at G7
Amid G7 tensions, Trump says Iran agreement is a step towards peace in the Middle East and beyond.
Netanyahu says Israel won’t leave occupied land in Lebanon
Israel's occupation of territory in Lebanon and Syria will continue, PM Netanyahu said, despite US deal with Iran.
What Israeli leaders are saying about US-Iran ‘peace deal’
Israel’s political leaders, including Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, have reacted to the US-Iran agreement.
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California Governor Newsom says US Department of Justice investigating him
Newsom says he and wife targeted because he is considering running for president in 2028; DOJ has not confirmed probe.
Russian supersonic bomber crashes in Siberia during training exercise
A Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crashed in Siberia’s Irkutsk region during a training flight.
Dutch court sentences Syrian to 26 years for torturing for al-Assad
The sentence is the latest in a series of European cases against Syrians since Bashar al-Assad was overthrown in 2024.
US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes after takeoff, killing 8
Officials say bomber was on a routine test mission when it went down shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base.
US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base
It was not immediately clear if any casualties in crash at base north of Los Angeles, California.
US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes after takeoff, Edwards Air Force Base says
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US judge dismisses Musk’s xAI trade secret lawsuit against OpenAI
The lawsuit originally filed in September focused on broader alleged misappropriation of confidential information.
EU fails to agree on sanctions for far-right Israeli minister Ben-Gvir
EU diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas confirms EU remains divided on sanctioning Israel
France vs Senegal: World Cup 2026 – Mbappe, teams, lineups, start, Dembele
Two-time champions France begin their Group I campaign by taking on Senegal in New York New Jersey on Tuesday.
Tunisia sack boss Sabri Lamouchi after World Cup thrashing by Sweden
Tunisia coach Sabri Lamouchi pays the price for 5-1 football defeat to Sweden in Group F opener at World Cup 2026.
Zelenskyy visits historic Kyiv cathedral after deadly Russian strike
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited a landmark Kyiv cathedral damaged by Russian missile and drone strikes.
Spain held to shock draw by Cape Verde in their World Cup opener
Lamine Yamal comes off the bench but cannot help Spain overcome World Cup debutants Cape Verde in 0-0 draw.
As deal is agreed with US, not all in Iran are convinced that peace is here
Iranians are sceptical that a US-Iran agreement will end their hardships.
Police, mourners clash over coffin of suspected Ebola victim in DRC
Clashes have broken out between police and mourners during a funeral of a suspected Ebola victim in the DRC.
US visa rules leave Iraq’s World Cup fans behind
Iraq’s fans are celebrating their country’s first World Cup qualification in over 40 years.
Singer Oliver Tree among six killed in Brazil helicopter collision
Two helicopters collided in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, killing six people, including American musician Oliver Tree.
Bus crash in Ethiopian mountains kills at least 31
Ethiopia is one of the worst countries in the world for road traffic accidents and has notoriously dangerous roads.
Mass return to southern Lebanon following US-Iran agreement
Mass return to southern Lebanon following US-Iran agreement
Iran vs New Zealand: World Cup team news, start, lineups and where to watch
After uncertainty over their participation and a disrupted build-up, Iran are set to begin their World Cup campaign.
Trump says Iran deal ‘all signed’
US President Donald Trump has said the agreement with Iran is 'all signed'.
UK court convicts two over PM-targeting plot run by mysterious Russian
Unverified reports say attacks were part of a campaign of sabotage and misinformation run by the Russian state.
Drone warfare kills over 1,000 in Sudan in 2026 as strikes multiply: UN
Reports show drone use expanding, with more than 1,000 civilians killed in first five months of 2026.
Lebanon Latest: Cautious optimism after ceasefire deal
Relief and cautious optimism in southern Lebanon as a US-Iran ceasefire takes hold.
Inside Albania’s protests over Jared Kushner’s resort
Jared Kushner’s $1.4bn resort has sparked Albania’s biggest protests in years. Is the country’s coast for sale?
Does the G7 still shape the global economy?
Trade tensions, wars and Asia's rise are testing the influence and unity of the Group of Seven (G7).