Twin earthquakes kill dozens in northern Venezuela
A state of emergency has been declared as La Guaira, the worst-hit coastal state, is described as a disaster zone.
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Switzerland turns to France, Israel and South Korea for air defence as US Patriot delays mount
Neutral Bern is hunting a stopgap against long-range attacks while its delayed order of American missiles drags on, deepening friction with Washington.
Cepeda concedes Colombia run-off to De la Espriella
The candidate said he had decided to accept the result "which indicates that Abelardo de la Espriella is the new president of the Republic".
EU observers reject Gustavo Petro’s election fraud claims in Colombia
The mission, which deployed around 150 observers, had also monitored the first round in May and reached similar conclusions.
EU states eye Rwanda and Uzbekistan as sites for migrant return hubs
The European Commission has said about 28 per cent of people ordered to leave the bloc were returned in 2025.
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War economy? Hegseth urges record US defence spending to protect growth
US defence secretary said the greatest threat to national security was under-investment in the military rather than the growing national debt.
Putin accuses NATO of preparing for war on Russia
Russian President accused Ukrainian Volodymyr Zelensky of showing no interest in peace.
Macron offers French backing for Lebanon truce as Europe eyes post-UNIFIL role
The French president restated his country's commitment to Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
EU and UK postpone post-Brexit summit after Starmer quits
"The summit with UK is postponed. Postponed is not cancelled," European Commission chief spokesperson Paula Pinho confirmed.
Farage demands general election after Starmer resignation
Reform UK leader accused the Conservative and Labour parties of operating as a "uniparty" determined to deny voters a national say.
Burnham to succeed Starmer as UK Prime Minister
The Greater Manchester MP has emerged as the clear front-runner, hours after Keir Starmer bowed to months of party pressure.
China hits 10 US defence and rare-earth firms with export curbs as trade truce frays
The measures were announced by China's Commerce Ministry, which said domestic exporters would be barred from supplying "dual-use" goods to the listed firms.
Starmer resigns as UK Prime Minister
In a statement outside Downing Street, he said he accepted the decision "with good grace" after hearing the view of his parliamentary party.
De la Espriella wins Colombia run-off as left-wing rival challenges count
The right-wing lawyer and political newcomer has narrowly defeated President Gustavo Petro's chosen successor, though the result still hangs on a final official…
Trump threatens New York Times with lawsuit over ‘treasonous’ Iran war coverage
The attack came as the President defended the memorandum of understanding signed with Iran the previous week.
Trump unveils Qatar-gifted Air Force One
The jumbo jet has been repainted in a navy blue, red and white livery, replacing the pale blue Kennedy-era design.
Starmer ‘expected to resign’ this Monday amid mounting Labour pressure
The speculation followed months of unrest within the Labour Party, which won power in 2024 but has since slumped in the polls.
Israeli minister calls for Lebanon to ‘burn’
Itamar Ben-Gvir's incendiary post defies a United States-brokered deal meant to wind down the regional war.
Burnham wins Westminster seat, paving way to challenge Starmer
The Greater Manchester mayor's return to Parliament hands him a route to topple the British Prime Minister from within his own party.
MEPs urge EU to sanction Cuba’s Díaz-Canel and suspend cooperation deal
Parliament blames the island's collapse on the communist regime rather than the embargo, citing a record 1,281 political prisoners.