Nicaragua’s Daniel Ortega aims to bar ‘traitors’ from future elections
Ortega has overseen a sweeping crackdown on civil society in Nicaragua and concentrated power in his own hands.
Israel slams Canada for statement opposing West Bank settlement expansion
Canada says that illegal settlements in occupied Palestinian territory undermine 'peace, security and stability'.
Trump appeals $83.3m E Jean Carroll civil verdict to US Supreme Court
The Department of Justice has issued separate filings in support of Trump's case to toss the defamation award.
Iraq calls Saudi-US attacks a ‘flagrant violation of sovereignty’
Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi cancels first official trip to Saudi Arabia in protest.
Sam Altman meets lawmakers on back of OpenAI agents hacking companies
US President Donald Trump says he is considering 'AI controls' following OpenAI's disclosure.
Is FIFA selling parts of the World Cup to private investors?
This week FIFA announced plans to form a new subsidiary company to run part of the World Cup and offer a 20% stake.
Myanmar court sentences activists to 37 years over election protest
Nine activists face prison terms of up to 37 years for protesting the military-backed December elections.
FIFA charges Argentina after World Cup final brawl with Spain
FIFA hits Argentina with World Cup charges for scuffle after final with Spain and 'Malvinas' banner after England game.
Trump threatens Iran strikes after attack on US base in Jordan
”It’s our turn.” President Donald Trump says the US will hit Iran “very hard” following an attack on US forces in Jordan
Videos show aftermath of US-Saudi strikes on Iraq PMF bases
US and Saudi forces launched coordinated airstrikes targeting Iran-backed Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) bases
Trump’s attorney general pick faces possible Republican roadblock
Todd Blanche, Trump's former defence lawyer, has faced scrutiny over his alleged loyalty to the US president.
Algeria elects first-ever woman speaker of parliament
Khalida Boufedeche of the National Liberation Front has become the first-ever woman speaker of Algeria’s parliament.
How is Islamabad handling crisis in Pakistan-administered Kashmir?
Fatal confrontations between security forces and protesters have marred local elections.
James Comey’s lawyers say US government distorted details in seashell case
Case centres on social media post featuring seashells that prosecutors allege is a reference to killing President Trump.
New investigation shows how an Israeli settler escaped justice
A Palestinian rights' group found that an Israeli settler killed Awdah Hathaleen but is still escaping justice.
Ice cream for education: Gaza cafe raises funds for studies
In war-torn Gaza, a group of Palestinian students opened Flora, an ice cream shop and cafe, to pay university fees.
Al-Shabab kills five Kenyan security personnel in ambush
The ambush is part of a rapid surge in cross-border attacks along Kenya's northern frontier.
Hindus take holy dip in India’s rivers on sacred holiday
Footage shows tens of thousands of Hindu devotees bathing in India’s Ganga and Saryu rivers to mark Guru Purnima.
Bordeaux wildfire battle continues amid extreme heat
Firefighters are on high alert in France as scorching temperatures and winds threaten to fuel wildfire west of Bordeaux
Dr Anthony Fauci pleads the Fifth at Covid hearing
Dr Anthony Fauci declined to answer questions at a Senate hearing on the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic.
US Fed holds interest rates steady citing ‘elevated’ inflation
Elevated inflation partly reflects supply shocks that have increased prices, including of energy, the Fed said.
Libya electricity blackout protests expose country’s failing grid
Libyans protest severe power cuts, demanding an end to corruption and grid decay.
Fire erupts on ships at Egypt’s Damietta port
Oil ministry says no injuries in incident affecting two vessels, with port operations expected to resume overnight.
Japan earthquake leaves widespread destruction
Japan earthquake leaves widespread destruction
South Korea’s stock market plunges as AI-driven boom fades
The benchmark KOSPI .KS11 sees steep decline as interest in chipmakers falls.
Iran pushes back against US as regional attacks heat up
New round of strikes raises fears of further escalation as Iran rejects Omani proposal for joint Hormuz oversight.
Democrat senators ask US SEC to probe Trump Media’s fast feed sale
Trump Media has discussed charging as much as $100,000 a month for the Truth API product for buyers to get first access.
Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment in heated COVID-19 Senate hearing
Physician declines to answer Senate questions as Republicans like Rand Paul accuse him of covering up COVID's origins.
Fuel prices soar on back of Iran war, leaving Yemeni labourers with no work
Construction projects in Yemen are paused as rising fuel prices trigger a domino effect on building material costs.
Is the world at risk of another energy shock?
Disruptions across Strait of Hormuz, Bab al-Mandeb and the Black Sea threaten supplies and raise costs for consumers.