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Philippine politician wanted by ICC flees Senate

Senate president says Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa 'no longer in the building' where he had taken refuge.

Watch: What happened on day one of Trump's China visit?

China welcomed US President Donald Trump with cheering children and a troop parade on Thursday, before a nearly two-hour long meeting with Xi-Jinping.

Madonna, Shakira, BTS to headline World Cup final half-time show

Coldplay's Chris Martin will curate the show during the July 19 final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, FIFA says.

Iran war: Why the BRICS foreign ministers meeting in India matters

The foreign ministers meeting is taking place before the 2026 BRICS summit in India in September.

Court overturns Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and orders new trial

The court has ordered a new trial over the June 2021 killings of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh.

Trump-Xi summit live: US, China leaders holding talks on trade, tech, Iran

Trump and Xi's summit comes at a crucial moment for the global economy, as the war on Iran continues to disrupt trade.

Hezbollah support endures in south Lebanon as ceasefire fails to stop war with Israel

Despite continuing Israeli attacks and occupation, many people in the south still believe the armed group is the only force capable of defending them.

Trump administration offers $100m in aid to Cuba in exchange for reform

Amid an oil blockade against the island, the US blames Cuba's communist leadership for 'standing in the way' of aid.

Memphis residents file lawsuit alleging abuses by Trump-backed task force

Lawsuit says task force comprised of state and federal agencies harassed bystanders who recorded enforcement activities.

Netanyahu's office says he had secret meeting with UAE president - but Emirates deny claim

Benjamin Netanyahu's office said he secretly visited the United Arab Emirates earlier this year during the US-Israeli war with Iran - but the UAE has denied the trip took place.

Funeral held for two Lebanese paramedics killed in Israeli attack

Hundreds of mourners gathered for the funeral of two Lebanese paramedics killed by an Israeli strike

Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon kill 22 people, health ministry says

Eight children are among those reported dead after a series of air strikes hit the south of Beirut.

Philip Davis and Progressive Liberal Party win general election in Bahamas

The victory marks the first time in three decades a Bahamian political party has noticed back-to-back election wins.

Why Louisiana paused its US House primary election amid redistricting push

Louisiana governor suspends vote following Supreme Court ruling; critics say move sows confusion and violates law.

Russia unleashes massive drone barrage on Ukraine killing six

Russia has launched a massive daytime drone barrage across Ukraine, killing at least six people.

Hamas must disarm, not ‘disappear’ from Gaza: Board of Peace’s Mladenov

'We are not asking Hamas to disappear as a political movement’, says diplomat overseeing the US-brokered truce in Gaza.

Netanyahu visited UAE in ‘secret’ during US-Israel war on Iran, office says

The Israeli prime minister's office describes trip as a 'historic breakthrough' in relations with Gulf state.

UAE denies Netanyahu visited in ‘secret’ during US-Israel war on Iran

The Gulf country says its ties with Israel 'are not based on secrecy or clandestine arrangements'.

There’s an app for that: Gaza’s developers use tech to solve war problems

Gaza’s battered tech sector is being reshaped by young developers building practical apps to navigate life.

Kevin Warsh confirmed as new US Federal Reserve chair amid controversy

Senate confirms Trump pick Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair amid growing concerns over independence.

Concern grows for British couple jailed in Iran after family loses contact

The family of a UK couple jailed for 10 years in Iran have said they are increasingly worried after not hearing from them for over a week.

How US donor bodies were sold for Israeli military training

How donated cadavers from US universities ended up in Israeli military surgical training.

Drug overdose deaths drop in United States for third year in a row

Experts cite range of factors as overdose deaths drop to nearly 70,000 in 2025, a 14 percent decline over previous year.

Trade, Iran and Taiwan on the agenda as Trump arrives in China for high-stakes talks with Xi

The US president says his first request to Xi would be to "open up" China, while Beijing is expected to press Trump on the status of Taiwan.

More than 1,000 passengers held on cruise after gastrointestinal illness outbreak

The ship, which set sail from Belfast on Friday, is at port in Bordeaux after 49 people fell ill from gastrointestinal illness.

Deadly Russian drone attacks on Ukraine resume after ceasefire expires

Six people have been killed after Zelensky warned of "more waves" of Russian strikes through Wednesday.

World Cup could see dangerous heat and humidity, experts warn

This year's World Cup could see hazardous heat and humidity for players and fans at around a quarter of games, academics warned.

India’s salt workers brave brutal heat on Gujarat’s desert plains

Gujarat accounts for 75% of India’s output of salt, produced under punishing conditions by tens of thousands of workers.

Reform UK leader Farage faces parliamentary probe over nearly $7m gift

If found guilty, the right-wing populist could be suspended from the House ⁠of Commons for a period of time.

Gunshots fired in Philippine Senate where lawmaker wanted by ICC is holed up

Senator Ronald dela Rosa, a former police chief, enforced former President Rodrigo Duterte's deadly drug war.

Shots fired in Philippine senate where senator accused of crimes against humanity was hiding

Gunfire broke out in the Philippine senate where a senator is holed up trying to avoid arrest over claims of crimes against humanity.

What Trump and Xi want from China visit

Tensions over trade, technology, Taiwan, and the war on Iran are set to dominate high-stakes talks between Trump and Xi.

Thousands of Waymos recalled after robotaxi swept into a creek

The voluntary recall follows an incident on 20 April where an empty Waymo car entered a flooded road in San Antonio, Texas.

Woman isolating on British island in South Pacific after hantavirus contact

The woman who was on a virus-hit ship shows "no signs of illness", the government of Pitcairn Islands, a British Overseas Territory, says.

Epstein abused me while under house arrest, survivor tells US lawmakers

Roza was among several victims who gave testimony to Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday.

More than 1,700 people banned from leaving British cruise ship over likely stomach flu outbreak

More than 1,700 passengers and crew members have been ordered not to leave their cruise ship while French health officials carry out tests after a likely stomach flu outbreak…

Could South Africa’s Ramaphosa be impeached over ‘cash-in-sofa’ scandal?

South African president came to power on anticorruption mandate - and could go now for stuffing cash in furniture.

Gunshots ring out at Philippine Senate where lawmaker is holed up

Ronald dela Rosa, former police chief under ex-President Rodrigo Duterte, faces an ICC arrest warrant.

Climbers clear path to Everest summit past giant chunk of ice

Nearly 1,000 climbers will attempt to scale the peak in coming weeks and this has raised safety concerns.

Gaza sisters win prize for turning rubble into reusable bricks

Displaced teenagers Farah and Tala wanted to 'turn destruction into something useful'.

Gang violence displaces hundreds in Haiti’s capital

People in Cite Soleil neighbourhood of Port-au-Prince protest as gang violence shuts hospitals and displaces hundreds.

Nigerian film star Alexx Ekubo dies aged 40

The actor was recognised for his contributions to entertainment as well as his humanitarian efforts.

British man jailed in Ukraine after admitting spying for Russia

A Scottish man who worked as a military instructor in Ukraine has been jailed for more than eight years after he admitted spying for Russia.

Jason Collins, first openly gay active NBA player, dies after cancer battle

The 213cm centre, who publicly came out as gay in 2013, had been battling a brain tumour.

How Silicon Valley giants are turning into war contractors

Palantir, Anduril, Google and other tech giants are selling AI-powered, computer-guided weapons systems.

Iran war day 75: Trump-Xi talks loom in Beijing as tensions rise in Gulf

Trump heads to Beijing for high-stakes talks with Xi Jinping as tensions over the Iran war continue to escalate.

Wembanyama returns, Spurs rout Wolves for 3-2 lead in NBA Playoff series

Wembanyama scores 27 points on return from ejection as San Antonio Spurs beat Minnesota Timberwolves 126-97 in Game 5.

Tens of thousands protest in Argentina over Milei university cuts

Argentines protest Javier Milei’s deep cuts to tuition-free universities as staff wages plunge and funding law stalls.

Bahrain-led UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz gains support of 112 nations

The resolution calls for free navigation through the strait and an end to Iranian attacks on its Gulf neighbours.

Mexico, CIA reject report of US assassination campaign against cartels

Rebuttals come after US media report alleges that the CIA has 'directly participated' in deadly anti-cartel operations.