Pushing Kyiv to give up land 'will force Ukrainians to take to the streets,' expert says

The US president said that a possible deal to end Russia’s war against Ukraine would include certain “land swapping”. But for the Ukrainian society, this is an im...

Flash floods in India and Pakistan kill over 200 people, scores remain missing

Flash floods triggered by torrential rains killed over 200 people in India and Pakistan. Rescuers continued their search for 80 missing in a Himalayan village and...

At least seven civilians killed in Russian attacks across Ukraine on the eve of Trump-Putin meeting

The strikes, which damaged homes and a school, come ahead of a high-stakes peace summit between Presidents Trump and Putin.

Russian attacks have killed at least ...

Taliban leader issues warning against 'ungrateful' Afghans on takeover anniversary

Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada marked the fourth anniversary of their return to power by warning Afghans of "divine punishment" if they are ungrateful for t...

Japan PM Ishiba expresses 'remorse' on World War II surrender anniversary

Japan marked the 80th anniversary of its WWII surrender with PM Shigeru Ishiba expressing "remorse" for the first time since 2013. About 4,500 officials and famil...

Hezbollah refuses to hand over its weapons to Lebanese government

Hezbollah's Naim Qassem rejected Lebanon's decision to disarm the Iran-backed militant group, calling it a US-Israeli order and warning of a major crisis.

Hezbol...

Australian lawyer apologises after AI generated fake quotes in murder case

The fake submissions included fabricated quotes from a speech to the state legislature and nonexistent case citations purportedly from the Supreme Court.

A barri...

Trump deploys hundreds of US National Guard troops in Washington

The deployment of the troops follows an order by US President Donald Trump for a crackdown on crime in the US capital, a similar action he took during protests in...

Trump-Putin summit in Alaska: One meeting, different goals

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin might be chasing different outcomes from the much anticipated Alaska summit on Friday. While the US president believes he can make...

Zelenskyy and European leaders will attend talks after Alaska summit with Putin, Trump says

US President Donald Trump said he expects his meeting with Vladimir Putin to go well, but added that what will be even more important is the second meeting after ...

Lawyers for Brazil's former president reject coup allegations in final court statement

The former president and other defendants were required to present their final arguments by Wednesday. This marks the final procedural step before the trial concl...

Lawyers for Brazil's former president reject coup allegations in final court statement

The former president and other defendants were required to present their final arguments by Wednesday. This marks the final procedural step before the trial concl...

Taliban denies claims in US report and says it doesn't divert aid sent to Afghanistan

Aid agencies say more than half of Afghanistan’s population, roughly 23 million people, need humanitarian assistance.

The Taliban denied using force to divert in...

Turkey to provide weapons and support to Syria under new defence pact, officials say

Syria's interim government has faced mounting challenges in restoring order after nearly 14 years of civil war following the ouster of former President Bashar al-...

Man accused of ramming car into Liverpool FC fans faces 24 new charges

Celebration quickly turned into tragedy when a vehicle drove down a street full of the title-winning club's supporters, injuring dozens of them.

The man accused ...

Thousands displaced in Greece, Spain and Portugal as wildfires continue to rage

At least three have been killed as the European Commission said requests to help tackle wildfires this week reached the same count as for the entirety of 2024.

T...

Polish army to mark 1920 military victory with large Warsaw parade

Some NATO troops will also attend Friday's commemoration of the defeat of the Red Army at the Battle of Warsaw.

A large military parade will take place in Warsaw...

Death toll from Kashmir flash floods rises to at least 32, Indian disaster officials say

More than 100 people were brought to safety, while at least 50 others remain missing.

At least 32 people have been killed in flash floods caused by torrential ra...

Trump-Putin Alaska summit: What we know about the upcoming meeting

The Kremlin released the detailed agenda for Vladimir Putin’s Friday meeting with Donald Trump as the US president is expected to push the Russian leader to agree...

Melania Trump threatens to sue Hunter Biden over Epstein claim

A lawyer representing the US first lady said comments made by the son of the former president had caused her "overwhelming financial and reputational harm".

US f...

Riot police block pro-Palestine protesters from approaching Israeli cruise ship in Greece

Last month, the Crown Iris left the Greek island of Syros early without its passengers disembarking after more than 150 protesters demonstrated at the island's po...