Bomb hidden in bin kills Russian officer in occupied Sevastopol, Moscow says
Media reports named the dead man as a Ukrainian navy defector who went on to command a Kalibr missile submarine for Moscow's Black Sea Fleet.
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West Bank: "In recent weeks, we've seen a striking escalation in violent acts"
Israeli forces on Thursday moved against rogue settlers laying siege to Palestinians amid unusually strong US criticism, even as Israel inaugurated an emblematic settlement elsewhere in the West Bank. Our correspondent Noga Tarnopolsky tells us more.
Brussels unveils giant flower carpet inspired by Hokusai masterpiece
Brussels has transformed its historic Grand Place into a giant floral version of Japan’s Great Wave off Kanagawa, using around 500,000 dahlias laid out over 1,300 square metres of cobblestones.
Meet Jimmy Chilimigras, the Mississippi teen who finished high school at 12
At just 18 years old, James Chilimigras has achieved remarkable academic milestones, having graduated from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, where he ranked in the top two percent of his class while earning five certificates. Displaying an exceptional intellect, he completed both his bachelor's and master’s degrees by the age of 15 and became the youngest Certified Public Accountant in...
Turkiye’s AK Party turns 25: A journey of change and renewal
In a quarter-century, the party has strengthened democracy, driven development and elevated Turkiye’s global standing.
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Hegseth criticized for locking Democrats out of closed-door defense budget talks
Republican lawmakers express concern after US defense secretary repeatedly excluded Democrats from briefingsUS politics live – latest updatesRepublican senators have criticized the Pentagon for locking Democrats out of classified briefings on defense spending, warning that Pete Hegseth’s approach could jeopardize passage of Donald Trump’s record $1.5tn military budget increase.The US defense secre...
Japan protests Putin's first visit to disputed islands
President Vladimir Putin visited Russia's far-eastern Kuril islands for the first time on Thursday, prompting protests by Japan which also claims the territory.
Poland thwarts unprecedented plot by Russia to kill Ukrainian-US citizen in a NATO country, PM Tusk says
Poland, a NATO and EU member state along the alliance's Eastern flank, has accused Russia of "sabotage" on several occasions since Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Russian strike on Ukraine passenger train kills 2
A Russian drone attack on a train carrying hundreds of passengers in southern Ukraine killed two people on Thursday. Our correspondent Emmanuelle Chaze tells us more.
One Nation staffer accused of posing as leftwing content creator in ‘undercover’ videos
Exclusive: The videos, filmed at anti-One Nation rallies, were posted to party’s social pages and appear to be endorsed by Pauline HansonGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe owners of a progressive social media page have accused One Nation of impersonating them at anti-Pauline Hanson rallies while shooting a series of “undercover” videos.Hanson’s party has recently publis...
Is Australia’s buy now, pay later boom at an end?
Several firms promised to disrupt the consumer credit market by offering consumers their purchases instantly and the bill later. Did it work?Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAfterpay has never turned a profit in Australia. Last month, it spent millions to take over a Sydney Olympic Park arena.The company says Afterpay Arena will be the first venue where Australians can “b...
Is Australia’s Buy Now Pay Later boom at an end?
Several firms promised to disrupt the consumer credit market by offering consumers their purchases instantly and the bill later. Did it work?Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAfterpay has never turned a profit in Australia. Last month, it spent millions to take over a Sydney Olympic Park arena.The company says Afterpay Arena will be the first venue where Australians can “b...
Iran says Strait of Hormuz under its control, rejects Trump claims
Iran asserts full control over the Strait of Hormuz, challenging US claims of dominance in the strategic waterway.
West Bank: "What we see is an escalation in methods"
Israeli settlers have besieged three homes in the occupied West Bank for several days, including one owned by a Palestinian American, in what the US ambassador called a "horrific act of terror" on Thursday. We discuss the situation with our guest, Allegra Pacheco, chief of party of the West Bank Protection Consortium.
Palestinians told to leave homes in village where Israeli settlers besieged houses
The mayor of Qusra says Israeli troops have been telling families to leave their houses, using some as barracks.
Who could replace White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt?
The job requires managing a complex relationship with the media - as well Trump's high expectations.
Who could potentially replace White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt?
The job requires managing a complex relationship with the media - as well Trump's high expectations.
Polls open in Clacton, where Farage spent more than £10,000 in byelection against Count Binface – as it happened
The Reform UK leader resigned as the MP for Clacton at the start of July and forced a byelectionThe number of patients in England being cared for in hospital corridors or makeshift areas has remained above 3,000 a day for the second month in a row, as the NHS experiences a “summer surge”, the Press Association reports.This was happening as A&E attendance numbers reached 2.5m in July – higher t...
Russian detained over plot to 'execute' Ukrainian-American in Warsaw, Tusk says
Poland arrested a Russian national who was allegedly planning to kill a Ukrainian-American dual citizen in Warsaw, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Thursday. Tusk said it was the first time that “someone on the order of Russia” had sought to attack an American citizen on NATO territory.
Russian detained over 'execution' plot against Ukrainian-American in Warsaw, Tusk says
Poland arrested a Russian national who was allegedly planning to kill a Ukrainian-American dual citizen in Warsaw, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Thursday. Tusk said it was the first time that “someone on the order of Russia” had sought to attack an American citizen on NATO territory.
Russian detained over 'execution' plot targeting Ukrainian-American in Warsaw, Tusk says
Poland arrested a Russian national who was allegedly planning to kill a Ukrainian-American dual citizen in Warsaw, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Thursday. Tusk added that this was the first time that “someone on the order of Russia” had sought to attack an American citizen on NATO territory.
Poland detains Russian for 'execution' plot on American citizen in Warsaw, Tusk says
Poland has arrested a Russian national who was allegedly planning to kill a Ukrainian-American dual citizen in Warsaw, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Thursday. Tusk added that this was the first time that “someone on the order of Russia” had sought to attack an American citizen on NATO territory.
Poland detains Russian for 'execution' plot in Warsaw, Tusk says
Poland has arrested a Russian national who was allegedly planning to kill a Ukrainian-American dual citizen in Warsaw, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Thursday. Tusk added that this was the first time that “someone on the order of Russia” had sought to attack an American citizen on NATO territory.
Four Canadian hockey stars remain suspended after sexual assault acquittal
A fifth has been reinstated, though an appeals board found that the whole group broke Hockey Canada's code of conduct.
Mali pardons French official sentenced to 20 years in prison
Mali President Assimi Goïta on Thursday pardoned a French national who had been sentenced to 20 years in prison. Last year, Mali's military-led government accused Yann Vézilier, an official from the French embassy, of being involved in a plot to destabilise the West African country.
Mali pardons French national sentenced to 20 years in prison
Mali President Assimi Goïta on Thursday pardoned a French national who had been sentenced to 20 years in prison. Last year, Mali's military-led government accused Yann Vézilier of being involved in a plot to destabilise the West African country.
Zambia voters weigh Hichilema's economic record
Zambians went to the polls Thursday in an election focused on economic hardships in the copper-rich nation, where President Hakainde Hichilema is seeking a second term.
Israel sends troops to settler siege as US ambassador slams 'act of terror'
Israeli forces on Thursday moved against rogue settlers laying siege to Palestinians amid unusually strong US criticism, even as Israel inaugurated an emblematic settlement elsewhere in the West Bank.