Trump asks US Supreme Court to allow $400m ballroom project to proceed
Appeals court previously ruled that Trump administration must seek authorisation from Congress to continue with project.
Woman charged over vandalism of World War II Memorial in Washington, DC
The arrest comes weeks after Trump criticised Jeanine Pirro for dropping charges over damage to the Reflecting Pool.
Art offers young Gaza survivors solace and escape from war’s devastation
Young survivors of Israel's genocidal war in Gaza find safe spaces to process trauma and rediscover joy.
Italian police recover stolen paintings worth over $10m
Nine Moldovans are being investigated in connection with the theft of paintings by Cezanne, Renoir and Matisse.
CEO pay skyrockets in 2025 amid growing income inequality in the US
Elon Musk earned 2.5 million times more than a Tesla worker's median pay in 2025, despite revenue and sales declines.
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024.
British cyclist Finlay Tarling dies in Tour of Portugal crash aged 19
Organisers said on social media that Tarling died following a 'serious accident' on the stage between Melgaco and Fafe.
Liverpool to sell minority stake to consortium including Jeff Bezos
The 1892 Holdings consortium, led by former QPR chairman Amit Bhatia, also includes Bezos’s K5 Sports Fund.
Analysis: Israel’s government can’t disown West Bank settler violence
Rights groups warn settler and state-led violence aim to displace Palestinians and annex land in the occupied West Bank.
What’s next for far-right Reform UK after Farage’s by-election win?
What’s next for far-right Reform UK after Farage’s by-election win?
Philippines drug war victims seek justice through truth commission
Families of drug war victims testify before the Truth Commission, seeking answers and closure after years of silence.
Top French court upholds assisted dying law, rejects teen social media ban
The decisions mark both a victory and a setback for President Emmanuel Macron, who had championed both policies.
Mangione pleads guilty to federal charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing
Mangione admits to shooting Brian Thompson in federal court, still faces separate state charges.
Zambia suspends vote counting in election citing violence
Zambia's electoral commission on Friday suspended vote counting nationwide.
Qatar challenges AFC over open letter attacking FIFA President Infantino
Qatar FA President Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani complains about lack of consultation about AFC open letter to FIFA.
‘The party of the Cubans’: How Republicans courted a key South Florida vote
Polls suggest Cuban American voters in Florida remain largely Republican, despite frustration over immigration.
Ahmed al-Sharaa: A New Vision for Syria
An exclusive interview with the man who became president of Syria in 2025 about his vision for his country’s future.
Kushner to visit Israel after Netanyahu rejects Gaza Board of Peace plan
Visit to address Israeli opposition to plan for Hamas to disarm, Israel to withdraw from Gaza, board official says.
Mutual defence: The alliances that preceded Turkiye-Pakistan-Saudi pact
The pact says an armed attack on any one of the three countries would be regarded as an attack against them all.
Pakistan PM’s ‘red line’ warning to India over water treaty
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif accused India of illegally suspending the Indus Waters Treaty.
Russia stance will be defended in court, pledges World Athletics chief Coe
Russian Athletics has lodged new claim at Court of Arbitration for Sport to challenge sanctions, but WA will fight it.
US missionary kidnapped in Niger released after nine months in captivity
Kevin Rideout, a pilot with the evangelical missionary agency SIM International, was abducted in the capital, Niamey.
Saudi Arabia announces start of Red Sea defence alliance: Will it work?
Thirteen countries have become members of the Saudi-led maritime alliance.
Israeli soldiers prevent aid delivery to besieged Palestinians
Israeli soldiers prevent aid delivery to besieged Palestinians
Israeli forces block activists from reaching besieged Qusra families
About 15 Palestinians, including two children, have been trapped in three homes in Qusra for nearly a week.
Rising Australian golfer Bang dies of brain haemorrhage in Thailand aged 18
Jessica Bang won her first professional event this year but died after collapse in Thailand and emergency surgery.
Israeli PM Netanyahu calls UK ‘the Islamic Republic of Britain’
The Israeli PM's remark comes amid signs of growing tension between Israel and the UK's Labour government.
Huckabee calls Israeli settlers ‘terrorists’: Can US push end Qusra siege?
US ambassador to Israel has issued a rare condemnation of a violent siege on families in the West Bank village of Qusra.
Man City tight-lipped on Rodri transfer amid Barcelona and Real Madrid link
Manchester City's Enzo Maresca coy on the future of midfielder Rodri ahead of Community Shield showdown with Arsenal.
US threatens ‘indefinite’ blockade against Iran: How long can it last?
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth claims US Navy can sustain blockade despite reports of poor conditions.