Republicans clear Todd Blanche for top US Justice Department role
Blanche's nomination now goes to the full US Senate for a vote.
Senate Democrat’s report says major banks ‘looked the other way’ on Epstein
The report accuses banks of failing to meet their legal requirements to flag suspicious activity and calls for a probe.
Gaza holds mass funeral for 112 people killed in Israel’s 2023 Sabra attack
Thousands join to bury remains after they were recovered from rubble of homes destroyed during Israel’s genocidal war.
EU offers emergency aid to Spain to strengthen Ceuta border
EU offers Spain border assistance after emergency meeting over influx of more than 70,000 migrants into Ceuta last week
Ivory Coast reappoint Herve Renard for attempt at repeat of AFCON title
Former Saudi Arabia and Tunisia coach Herve Renard returns to Ivory Coast in attempt to repeat 2015 AFCON success.
UEFA’s threatened legal action against Infantino and FIFA: What we know
What UEFA's legal letter to FIFA could mean for its president Gianni Infantino after World Cup private investment plan.
India denies involvement in ex-Bangladesh PM Hasina’s planned speech
New Delhi, where Hasina is in exile, says it has nothing to do with her 'private' event.
Photos: Guatemala’s Fuego volcano erupts, forcing evacuations
Guatemala raises alert as Fuego volcano erupts, spewing ash and forcing village evacuations.
War on Iran: Trump says Iran has one ‘last chance’
US President Donald Trump says Iran has ‘one last chance’ to make a deal, but Tehran is in no hurry to take it.
Why did Trump attack Jeanine Pirro over US reflecting pool ‘vandalism’?
US president's hand-picked DC attorney in firing line after dropping charges for vandalism of Washington landmark.
Guatemala issues second-highest ‘danger’ alert after Fuego volcano erupts
Fuego, one of the region's most active volcanoes, has erupted repeatedly in recent years, forcing mass evacuations.
Crews battle wildfire that shut down major highways in Israel
A major wildfire swept through Ben Shemen Forest in central Israel, prompting authorities to close Highway 6.
Migrants stranded in Ceuta hope for a better future
Longing for asylum, people from countries such as Sudan, Somalia and Mali are faced with an uncertain future.
More key FIFA staff break ranks as Infantino’s World Cup plan faces mutiny
Battle lines being drawn within FIFA as key figures break ranks with President Gianni Infantino over failed selloff.
Qatar says indirect talks continue to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Qatar FM spokesman Dr. Majed al-Ansari says indirect talks are continuing to avoid further regional escalation.
Drone appears to stalk man before exploding
A drone was seen following a man at a minibus-turned-market in Kherson, southern Ukraine, before exploding on Tuesday.
Photos: Thousands in Gaza City join mass funeral for 112 Palestinians
Bodies wrapped in Palestinian flags carried through the streets in one of the largest funerals since war on Gaza began.
Beirut port blast anniversary overshadowed by new wave of destruction
As much of southern Lebanon lies in ruins due to Israeli attacks, residents struggle once again to rebuild their lives.
FIFA denies Infantino sought Trump backing after failed World Cup selloff
FIFA refutes report that its President Gianni Infantino sought Donald Trump's backing after failed World Cup selloff.
Why are oil companies posting record profits amid Iran war disruption?
Big Oil companies have bagged astronomical profits as the critical Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
Spanish PM Sanchez faces criticism as EU meets over Ceuta crossings
The vast majority of migrants have left the North African enclave and returned to Morocco.
Top Africa football leaders back Infantino after FIFA selloff scandal
Five influential African football leaders back Gianni Infantino amid World Cup private investment row.
Hamas negotiator says deal to disarm was necessary to ‘save Gaza’
Hamas negotiator says deal to disarm was necessary to ‘save Gaza’
Typhoon Dolphin hurtles towards Japan: Tracker, updates and what to expect
The large storm is forecast to cause strong winds and rainfall in parts of Japan, China and Taiwan.
Twelve years after ISIL’s massacres, thousands of Yazidis seek justice
Iraq’s Yazidi community marked 12 years since ISIL’s assault on Sinjar, which the UN recognised as genocide.
More than 150 people rescued in English Channel after boat catches fire
Rescue boats from both France and the UK took part in the operation to evacuate passengers from the stricken vessel.
Six years after Beirut blast, families fight for truth
The tragedy remains an open wound, with grieving families fighting for accountability.
Seventh round of Israel-Lebanon talks begins – what’s on the agenda?
The latest talks come as Israel continues to occupy and strike southern Lebanon.
Can Pakistan keep US-Iran diplomacy alive as mistrust deepens?
New diplomatic push undertaken as repeated ceasefire failures expose limits of mediation.
DR Congo Ebola outbreak kills more than 1,700 as WHO accelerates trials
The outbreak is concentrated in the province of Ituri, which accounts for nearly 90 percent of reported cases.