The world in a glance.

Phone tracking shows how Colombian mercenaries backed Sudan's RSF - report

The Conflict Insights Group (CIG) says its research also shows the extent of UAE involvement.

Domestic workers legally recognised in Indonesia after '22-year struggle'

The country is home to some 4.2 million domestic workers - of which almost 90% are women.

Virginia approves redistricting measure, boosting Democrats' hopes for midterms

The new maps approved by the state's voters could allow Democrats to flip as many as four House seats.

Argentina’s Milei sings and lights torch for Israeli national day

Argentine President Javier Milei sang and lit a ceremonial torch at Israel's 78th Independence Day celebrations.

Trump extends ceasefire and hopes for ‘unified proposal’

In a social media post, President Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire in the war on Iran.

Trump buys time for Iran deal after frantic day of diplomacy

The US president's decision marked the second time in as many weeks he has backed off a threat to escalate the war, buying more time.

Iran war live: Trump says ceasefire extended as talks with Tehran in limbo

Lebanon's disaster management unit raises death toll from weeks of Israeli attacks to 2,454, with 7,658 people injured.

Trump remains ‘in a quandary’ despite Iran war ceasefire extension

Barbara Slavin says Trump’s decision to extend a ceasefire with Iran is a relief, but a diplomatic solution is far off.

Paraguay plans to accept 25 third-country migrant deportees from US

The Trump administration has signed multimillion-dollar deals with foreign countries to accept non-citizen deportees.

Trump administration sues Southern Poverty Law Center on fraud charges

The civil rights group has long been a target for conservative activists, who object to its characterisations.

Why police are seeking to arrest billionaire K-pop mogul behind BTS

Bang Si-hyuk, who created the supergroup, denies defrauding investors before his $7.3bn company went public.

Peru’s election chief steps down amid frustration over long vote count

Ballot delivery delays and other missteps on election day have contributed to frustration with electoral authorities.

Real Madrid close on Barcelona as Mbappe and Vinicius net against Alaves

Real Madrid beat relegation-threatened Alaves 2-1 in La Liga to close the gap with leaders Barcelona to six points.

Airline cuts 20,000 flights

Lufthansa has said 20,000 short-haul flights are being cut from its schedule this summer, allowing it to save on the soaring cost of jet fuel.

Pro-Palestine legal aid requests stay high in 2025 amid US campus pressure

Legal aid group says the rate of requests shows pro-Palestine advocacy persists despite Trump administration's tactics.

US issues more Iran sanctions on eve of possible talks in Pakistan

The Trump administration targets 14 individuals and entities over alleged links to Iran's arms industry.

EU eyes options as Iran conflict threatens jet fuel shortages

The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is causing concern in Europe, which relies heavily on imported jet fuel.

Trump announces Iran ceasefire extension but says blockade remains

US president says attacks will be held off until Iranian leaders 'come up with a unified proposal' to end war.

Two CIA agents reportedly killed in car crash in Mexican state of Chihuahua

The presence of US officials in a law enforcement convoy raises questions about respect for Mexico's sovereignty.

Israeli rabbi who bulldozed Gaza honoured as torchbearer

Avraham Zarbiv, known for gleefully documenting his bulldozing of Gaza, was honoured on Israel’s “Independence Day”.

Nicaragua’s president says Trump ‘mentally deranged’ over war on Iran

Nicaraguan President has criticised his US counterpart Donald Trump, over the war on Iran.

US forces detain Iran-linked tanker Tifani with ceasefire talks on edge

Ship, detained under US policy to stop all Tehran-linked vessels, is under sanctions for smuggling Iranian crude.

Ukraine says Druzhba pipeline running Russian oil to Europe can resume work

Kyiv hopeful pipeline restoration will unblock EU loan, with bloc's foreign policy chief expecting 'positive decision'.

Flu vaccine no longer mandatory for soldiers, says US military chief

Pete Hegseth says the decision is based on principle of 'medical autonomy' and criticises the mandate as 'overreaching'.

Pope warns humanity's at risk, in new plea to world leaders

The Pope has warned humanity's future risks being "tragically compromised" due to a breakdown of international law and political responsibility.

Israeli soldiers punished over vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon

Two soldiers will be removed from combat duty and receive 30 days of military detention, Israel's military says.

Iran sees mass redundancies from war with US and Israel

The impact is being felt by manufacturers, retailers and the digital sector, amid warnings it could get worse if the war resumes.

Rabbi accused of war crimes selected for Israel’s national celebration

Rabbi Avraham Zarbiv has filmed himself demolishing Palestinian buildings in Gaza while reciting religious verses.

Video: US forces board sanctioned tanker in Asia Pacific

The Department of War has released a video it says shows US forces boarding a sanctioned tanker in the Asia Pacific.

Trump says he opposes extending Iran ceasefire amid talks uncertainty

US president says Iran has 'no choice' but to show up to the negotiations in Pakistan and accept a 'great' deal.

Hundreds of gang members in mass trial over more than 47,000 crimes

Hundreds of MS-13 gang members accused of homicides, drug and arms trafficking, and disappearances are the subject of a mass trial in El Salvador.

Israeli soldiers and settlers kill 11 Palestinians across Gaza, West Bank

In Hebron, a 16-year-old is struck by a vehicle escorting an Israeli minister and killed.

How will Apple change under 'product guy' John Ternus?

How Ternus responds to challenges facing Apple will go a long way to deciding the tech giant's future, writes Zoe Kleinman.

Pakistan races against time to get Iran back to US talks as truce end nears

But a series of escalations by the US is complicating those efforts, say analysts.

Unprecedented ruling finds Hungary's anti-LGBTQ laws in breach of EU values

The EU's top court finds that the reforms breached EU values on a number of levels and broke the founding values of the EU treaty.

Role of US officials killed in crash in Mexico under scrutiny

The two died in a car crash after a Mexican-led operation to destroy a clandestine drug lab.

Strait of Hormuz: How a threat became a playbook

How the Strait of Hormuz became a system of control, shaping power and the global economy.

Arrests in Nigeria after abduction of local monarch 'held for ransom'

The kidnappers raided his palace on Saturday and are believed to be holding him in a forest.

Afghans displaced by Pakistan conflict survive in tent camps

Tens of thousands of Afghans have been displaced by recent fighting along the Pakistan border, forced into tent camps.

Madonna offers reward for return of missing Coachella costume

The items, which she says are "part of my history", disappeared after her slot with Sabrina Carpenter.

Japan loosens arms export rules in break from post-WW2 pacifism

This clears the way for Japan to sell weapons to more than a dozen countries.

South Africa's police boss charged in connection with controversial health contract

Fannie Masemola is accused of failing in his duties to provide proper oversight in his role.

The Onion launches new effort to turn Infowars into parody website

The new proposal would involve the publication licensing Alex Jones's company, which faces liquidation.

Usain Bolt hopes Australian sprint sensation Gout has strong support system

Sprint legend Bolt advised Gout to stay focused and avoid distractions that will come with track and field success.

Kenya’s John Korir, Sharon Lokedi win Boston Marathon on record-breaking day

Korir broke the Boston Marathon record, finishing in 2 hours, 1 minute, 52 seconds in the world's fifth-fastest time.

US, Iran exchange threats as fragile ceasefire set to expire

The US and Iran trade threats as tensions escalate between the countries before their two-week ceasefire ends.

Tennis duo Sabalenka and Alcaraz sweep top Laureus sports honours

Barcelona's Yamal bags Young Sportsperson of the Year accolade a year after winning the Breakthrough award in 2025.

Iran war: What is happening on day 53 of the US-Israel conflict?

Diplomatic efforts to end the US-Israel war on Iran are stalled as Tehran rejects talks under pressure.

US veterans arrested in Capitol during protest against the war on Iran

US veterans were arrested while staging a protest in the US Capitol building in opposition to the war on Iran.

We would arrest Netanyahu, says Hungary's incoming PM

Hungary's incoming prime minister has said he'll stop the country's withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC).