Ship catches fire in Romania’s waters amid rising attacks in the Black Sea
Authorities are investigating whether drones may have been involved in the latest incident.
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Costa Rica opens mega-prison as Bukele model embraced across Latin America
President Laura Fernandez says mega-prison is part of 'tough-on-crime model' embraced by her government.
Mexican court closes case against official over 2023 detention centre fire
Victims' groups, however, have denounced the ruling as 'selective' justice that exonerates the former migration chief.
Iran war live: Tehran vows to fight until US yields as ships sink in Hormuz
Iran says it does not seek an endless war, but vows to fight until the US accepts its demands as ships sink in Hormuz.
US destroys dhow suspected of Iranian command and control
The US says it destroyed an Iran-affiliated boat in the Gulf of Oman, accusing it of conducting surveillance.
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Denmark pushes back as Trump touts Greenland oil and mineral deals
Recent US-Greenland-Denmark agreement excludes mining or drilling rights while reinforcing Greenland's sovereignty.
ICE rejects recommendation for body cameras that automatically record
The immigration agency rejects a report from a government watchdog recommending improvements to its body camera policy.
ICE pushes back on report suggesting body cameras that automatically record
The immigration agency rejects a report from a government watchdog recommending improvements to its body camera policy.
Real Madrid come from 3-1 down to beat Roma on Champions League travels
Real Madrid ease pressure on manager Jose Mourinho with a 4-3 win at his former club Roma in a Champions League classic.
PSG beat Man City 4-2 in Champions League thriller
PSG score three first-half goals, but an Erling Haaland brace nearly drags Manchester City back into the match.
Colombia opposition groups launch protest against de la Espriella’s cuts
Former President Gustavo Petro joined thousands of demonstrators in Bogota in march against austerity, Israel ties.
West Indies beat India to level T20 series as Hope continues record run
Shai Hope’s 102 gives West Indies a 24-run series-leveling win over India in fourth cricket T20 as another record falls.
Israeli quadcopter drone drops bomb in Lebanon
An Israeli quadcopter drone was filmed dropping a bomb on the outskirts of the village of Zibqin in southern Lebanon.
Families of Trinidadian men killed in US boat strike demand accountability
The Trump administration has killed at least 239 people in boat strikes denounced as extrajudicial killings.
Sky turns orange as wildfires rage across Indonesia
An orange haze is blanketing Indonesia’s Central Kalimantan as wildfires rage across the province.
World’s oldest shipwreck found off coast of Turkiye
Clay analysis traces recovered storage jars to early history workshops operating across the Jordan Valley.
Woman rescued after being swept away by Istanbul flash flood
A woman was rescued by passersby after being swept along by floodwaters in Istanbul’s Esenyurt district
Mexico to force Meta, TikTok, and X to better protect minors on platform
Mexico will require the digital platforms to protect minors from violent and sexual content.
Infantino faces FIFA rebels in Zurich after failed World Cup stake sale
Gianni Infantino faces FIFA rebels after failed World Cup sale, while members to be offered $6.35bn development fund.
Houthi attacks disrupt travel plans for Mecca pilgrims
Muslim pilgrims headed to Mecca for Umrah are facing travel disruptions as Houthi attacks hit Saudi Arabia.
Russia attack hits Kyiv after reported intelligence lapse
Russia attack hits Kyiv after reported intelligence lapse
Barcola scores hat-trick as Liverpool hit LASK for six, Feyenoord beat Como
Following a move from Paris Saint-Germain, Bradley Barcola gets first Liverpool goals with Champions League hat-trick.
Barcola scores hat-trick as Liverpool hit LASK for six
Following a move from Paris Saint-Germain, Bradley Barcola gets first Liverpool goals with Champions League hat-trick.
Spanish NGO halts Mediterranean rescue operations, citing fuel prices
SMH says it can no longer afford search-and-rescue work in one of the world's most dangerous migration routes.
How will a new alliance affect the conflict in eastern DRC?
Former President Joseph Kabila has joined forces with M23 fighters.
US lifts sanctions on Venezuela’s top legislator
Jorge Rodriguez has been removed from OFAC's sanctions list in latest US push for oil control and bilateral diplomacy.
Sally Rooney’s books pulled from UK over Palestine Action support
Award-winning author Sally Rooney’s books are being withdrawn from the UK over her support for Palestine Action
World’s oldest known shipwreck found in Turkiye
The world’s oldest known shipwreck has been discovered off Turkiye’s coast, dating back nearly 5,000 years.
Bangladesh arrests two for luring locals to fight for Russia in Ukraine
Twenty Bangladeshi victims have been killed after being used by Russia as 'bait' to locate enemy positions, police say.
Israel’s former security chief sues Netanyahu for October 7 defamation
Bar and Netanyahu have traded blame over the Hamas-led attack, as elections in Israel loom.