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Major, 4 soldiers martyred in sanitisation operation in Balochistan's Barkhan: ISPR
ISPR says seven terrorists killed during exchange of fire in Barkhan’s Nosham area
A Shift in Ukraine
The Russian military’s progress has slowed to a crawl and Vladimir Putin appears to be under increasing pressure.
Russia targets Ukraine with more than 200 drones in daytime assault
Moscow and Kyiv trade long-range attacks after brief truce and Donald Trump’s assertion war could end soonEurope live – latest updatesRussia targeted Ukraine with more than 200 drones in a large-scale daytime assault on Wednesday, hours after a previous barrage of civilian areas had killed at least ...
The Lecturer and Philosopher King: Xi Jinping Behind Closed Doors
Encounters with other world leaders reveal a side of China’s leader that the public rarely sees, and offer clues to how he will approach President Trump in Beijing.
Europe Tries a Trumpian Tactic With Trump: No Apologies
Stuck with the fallout from America’s war in Iran, European leaders have criticized the president publicly. When he’s been angered, they haven’t backed down.
Britain Has Had 5 Leaders in a Decade. Is It About to Get Another?
The promise of Keir Starmer’s Labour Party in 2024 was renewed stability — but that now appears to be under threat.
With Trump in China, Mideast War Simmers Without End in Sight
Before leaving Washington on Tuesday, the president reiterated threats to decimate Iran if it doesn’t agree to a deal to resolve the conflict.
With Trump in China, Mideast War Simmers Without End in Sight
Before leaving Washington on Tuesday, the president reiterated threats to decimate Iran if it doesn’t agree to a deal to resolve the conflict.
What to know about Kyle Diamantas, the new acting FDA commissioner
The ex-lawyer who Trump described as ‘very talented’ was previously deputy commissioner for food at the FDAThe new acting commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), who Donald Trump described as a “very talented person”, is a former corporate lawyer who previously defended a popular ...
Scepticism and tight security as Beijing braces for Trump visit
US’s apparent decline has fuelled growing Chinese nationalism while US president has lost his novelty valueTrump in Beijing – latest updatesFive key issues for Xi-Trump summit. Yaoji Chaogan, a no-frills canteen next to Beijing’s historic Drum and Bell towers, once proudly displayed photographs of J...
Coalition to link immigration limits to new builds as Taylor says ‘migration has run miles ahead of housing’
Opposition leader to unveil plan to dramatically cut number of migrants in budget reply speech on ThursdayExplore all of our 2026 Australia federal budget coverageFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Coalition will direc...
More than 1,000 passengers held on cruise in France after gastroenteritis outbreak
The ship, which set sail from Belfast on Friday, is at port in Bordeaux after 49 people fell ill from gastroenteritis.
Passengers held on cruise ship in France after gastroenteritis outbreak
The ship set sail from Belfast on Friday and is currently at a port in Bordeaux.
Gunshots in Philippines senate where senator is holed up to evade arrest
Ronald dela Rosa, accused of crimes against humanity by international criminal court, in standoff with authoritiesGunshots have been fired in the Philippine senate, as a senator who is wanted by the international criminal court (ICC) remained holed up in the building to evade arrest.Ronald dela Rosa...
A Tech Tycoon’s Prosecution Raises Fears of Authoritarian Overreach
Nadiem Makarim founded a popular app before joining Indonesia’s government. Now he could face 18 years in prison, targeted in what critics call a dubious anticorruption campaign.
Bodies of three women recovered from sea off Brighton
Sussex police say officers are working to identify the women and understand what happened to themThe bodies of three women have been recovered from the sea off Brighton, police said.Emergency services were called after concerns were raised for the women’s welfare at about 5.45am on Wednesday, and th...
US-based internet suicide forum implicated in 160 UK deaths fined £950,000
Ofcom attempts to block UK access to site cited in multiple coroners’ reports as it levies fine under Online Safety ActA nihilistic internet suicide forum implicated in over 160 UK deaths has been fined £950,000 by the online regulator in its latest attempt to shut it down.Ofcom said the US-based we...
US-based internet suicide forum, implicated in 160 deaths, fined £950,000
Ofcom attempting to block UK access to site cited in multiple coroners’ reportsA nihilistic internet suicide forum implicated in over 160 UK deaths has been fined £950,000 by the online regulator in its latest attempt to shut it down.Ofcom said the US-based website remains accessible in the UK despi...
Second indictment of ex-FBI chief James Comey signals retaliation fears
Experts say latest move by acting attorney general suggests more cases against foes amid claims of vindictive DoJThe second indictment of ex-FBI director James Comey, a top target of Donald Trump in his drive for revenge against critics, suggests more charges could be coming against other Trump foes...
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'.
Czech police hunt thief who stole 800-year-old skull of saint from church
Suspect was seen on fuzzy security photo running between benches of church carrying skull, police sayCzech police are hunting a thief who snatched the 800-year-old skull of a saint from a display box in a church and ran away with the relic.A fuzzy security camera photo released late on Tuesday appea...
Czech police hunt thief who stole 800-year-old skull of a saint from a church
Suspect was seen on fuzzy security photo running between benches of church carrying skull, police sayCzech police are hunting a thief who snatched the 800-year-old skull of a saint from a display box in a church and ran away with the relic.A fuzzy security camera photo released late on Tuesday appea...
More than 1700 passengers confined on cruise ship in Bordeaux after suspected norovirus death – Europe live
Around fifty people aboard the boat have shown symptoms of the virus, reports sayMore than 1,700 people – 1,233 passengers and 514 crew members – are confined on a cruise ship docked in Bordeaux after a death of a 90-year-old passenger amid a reported gastroenteritis outbreak, AFP, Le Figaro and BMF...