Global shipping nations agree on first emissions tax

World shipping nations have agreed to introduce the industry’s first emissions tax to curb greenhouse gas output.

Trump ends deportation protections for Afghans and Cameroonians

The Trump administration has revoked protections that shielded Afghans and Cameroonians from deportation, declaring conditions in their home countries no longer warrant the status.

U.S. envoy holds talks with Putin on Ukraine peace

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff has met with Russian President Vladimir Putin for talks on reaching a peace deal over Ukraine.

Suspected bomb explodes outside Athens train office

Police are investigating a blast outside a train office in Athens after warning calls were made to local media.

Germany announces new aid package for Ukraine

Germany has unveiled a new military aid package for Ukraine, reinforcing its support in the war against Russia.

Three dead after medical helicopter crash in southwestern Japan

A medical helicopter heading to Fukuoka crashed into the sea, leaving three dead and three others rescued with hypothermia.

Thousands rally in Lisbon to fight breast cancer

Women and families filled Lisbon’s streets in the rain to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer care.

Hamas fires rockets at southern Israel

Hamas launched rockets at southern Israeli cities as both sides trade blame for the collapse of ceasefire talks.

Manhunt underway after triple killing in western Germany

Police are hunting a suspect who fled after three people were found dead in a home in western Germany’s Westerwald region.

Texas confirms second child death in measles outbreak

A second child has died from measles in Texas, as the outbreak spreads across multiple states and cases surge nationwide.

Le Pen slams court ban as "witch hunt"

Marine Le Pen has vowed to fight a five-year ban from office, denouncing the court ruling as a political attack.

Polish civilians train alongside army

Civilians in the Polish city of Gdynia joined military training over the weekend, as part of a nationwide programme to boost defence readiness amid growing regional tensions.

Russian launches overnight attack on Ukraine

Russian drone and missile strikes injured at least six people in Ukraine overnight, as attacks on Mykolaiv and Kyiv sparked fires and left buildings damaged.

Colombian armed group signs peace deal with government

Comuneros del Sur surrender weapons and agree to disarmament in landmark peace accord with Colombian President Gustavo Petro.

Israel admits errors in Gaza ambulance attack

Israeli army acknowledges soldiers mistakenly fired on a convoy of emergency workers in Gaza, killing 15, after wrongly identifying them as threats.

U.S. revokes visas for South Sudanese citizens

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces immediate cancellation of U.S. visas for South Sudanese passport holders, citing Juba’s failure to accept repatriated citizens.

Thousands protest Netanyahu, Gaza conflict in Tel Aviv

Mass demonstrations erupt in Tel Aviv as protesters demand the release of hostages from Gaza and call for an end to renewed military action.

Zelenskyy discusses multinational peacekeeping force

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy meets British and French military leaders to explore forming a multinational force amid U.S. hesitation over security guarantees.

Netanyahu set to visit White House to talk tariffs

Spaniards protest housing crisis

Thousands march across Spain demanding affordable housing amid soaring rents and dwindling supply.

Los Angeles County agrees to $4 billion abuse settlement

Los Angeles County has reached a $4 billion settlement to resolve thousands of sexual abuse claims from foster care and juvenile detention facilities, in what could become the largest deal of its kind.

Bolivia’s Cochabamba hit by waste crisis as landfill protest grows

Thousands of tons of waste have filled Cochabamba as residents block access to a landfill, protesting health risks and worsening sanitation.

Markets tumble as China hits back at U.S. tariffs

Global markets plunged after China retaliated against U.S. tariffs, deepening fears of a drawn-out trade war and economic fallout.

Israel pushes deeper into Gaza as offensive expands

Israel has intensified its ground offensive in northern Gaza, targeting Shejaiya and aiming to carve out broader security zones amid ongoing efforts to pressure Hamas.