Woman whose eviction sparked Spain housing protests dies aged 87
Maricarmen became the symbol of Spain's housing crisis after she was evicted on a stretcher in Madrid.
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Spanish unions call general strike over housing before snap election
The general strike is the first to be jointly backed by Spain's two largest unions in 14 years.
Over 100 arrested in Belgium student protests over education costs
Protesting students have demanded education reforms in French-speaking areas of the country.
US mortgage rates hit their highest level in three years
Rising borrowing costs have pushed mortgage applications to their lowest level since February 2025.
UEFA football leaders meet to shape strategy to oust FIFA’s Infantino
European football leaders gather in Berlin with the aim of shaping strategy to oust Gianni Infantino as FIFA president.
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Germany’s Merz vows to fight ‘extremism’ after AfD, far-left election gains
Far-right and far-left parties gain ground in local elections as Merz's approval rating sinks.
More than 200,000 displaced as fighting escalates in Yemen, UN says
With 3,700 fleeing to Djibouti amid Houthi clashes, the UN warns three in four families in parts of Yemen face hunger.
The mass killing does not mean Israel’s winning
Israel’s military might has failed to achieve the political goals in Gaza it was supposed to.
How Israel’s genocide in Gaza pulled Britons into the Palestine movement
Britons are risking freedom and reputations to stand with Palestinians and challenge government policy.
Ex-German spy chief arrested: A history of spooks working for enemy powers
There have been many cases of top spies giving classified information to enemy nations. Here are some of the highlights.
Millions of Pakistanis get government fuel relief but some miss out
Pakistan has subsidised petrol for millions, but some economists caution that those most needing help are left out.
Why Paramount-Warner merger has sparked fears about press freedom
Chairman's family ties to Trump and Israel raise questions over editorial independence at CNN and CBS.
South Korea signals military exemption cuts for athletes after Asian Games
South Korea signals cuts to military exemptions for gold medallists after backlash over athletes' Asian Games comments.
Okinawa governor urges Japan action after US Marine arrested over killing
Growing anger after US Marine Devin Jacob Ballard was arrested on suspicion of strangling Anna Yagi, 39.
Saudi Arabia beat UAE 2-0 to end 22-year wait for Arabian Gulf Cup crown
Goals from Hammam Al-Hammami and Firas al-Buraikan give the hosts their fourth Arabian Gulf Cup trophy.
Henri Kagan, Kenso Soai win Nobel chemistry prize for ‘mirror image’ work
Scientists honoured for solving mystery of asymmetric molecules that has helped in manufacture of pharmaceuticals.
Henri Kagan, Kenso Soai win chemistry Nobel for ‘mirror image’ breakthrough
Scientists honoured for solving mystery of asymmetric molecules that has helped in manufacture of pharmaceuticals.
Coco Gauff says online racist abuse was ‘draining’ after China Open exit
Coco Gauff admits the racism she suffered during China Open exhausted her after US tennis star missed out on quarters.
Israeli soldier assaults Palestinian woman in occupied West Bank
An Israeli soldier was filmed assaulting a Palestinian woman during a raid on a family home in the occupied West Bank.
Palestinian killed, 16 wounded in Israeli pogrom in occupied West Bank
A 44-year-old Palestinian man was killed during Israeli settler assaults on olive harvesters in the West Bank.
Palestinian killed, several injured in Israeli pogrom in occupied West Bank
A 44-year-old Palestinian man was killed during Israeli settler assaults on olive harvesters in the West Bank.
UK Greens are wrong – Zionism is not racism
The party’s new policy reflects ignorance of Zionism and does nothing to advance Palestinian self-determination.
The UK Greens are wrong – Zionism is not racism
The party’s new policy reflects ignorance of Zionism and does nothing to advance Palestinian self-determination.
Yes, Zionism is racism
And there is nothing radical about declaring it. It is a fact of history.
South Korea’s military service exemption could be cut for athletes
South Korea’s military service exemption could be cut for athletes after backlash
German ex-spy chief arrested for treason: What we know
Former top spy August Hanning led the Federal Intelligence Service from 1998 to 2005.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta signs new contract with Premier League champions
Following Arsenal's first Premier League win in 22 years, the London club has extended Mikel Arteta's contract to 2030.
Miles away from Argentina, Messi’s farewell hits home for his Indian fans
Almost 15,000km away from Argentina, Messi's magical presence on the field left a lasting mark on fans across India.
Justina Shiroka Pula: Kosovo’s new president, elected during a crisis
An academic, former minister and a compromise choice, Pula was voted in by parliament amid protests.
US military aid to Israel continues three years into Gaza genocide
US military aid and arms transfer continue unchanged, as US public sentiment shifts.