US and Iran agree to hold fire as Strait of Hormuz talks continue in Doha
The ceasefire has broken down repeatedly since it first took effect in April, each pause strained by clashes over the Strait of Hormuz.
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Dozens of European nationals killed in Venezuela quakes, nearly 200 still missing
Most of the foreign dead were long-term residents and dual nationals, the descendants of European emigrants rather than travellers.
Venezuela earthquake death toll passes 2,000 as health crisis deepens
Seven days of national mourning have been declared as the World Health Organization warns that the country's hospitals are close to breaking point.
United States tells NATO it is ‘not going anywhere’ but presses Europe to do more
US ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said that the country would stay in the alliance, noting its role as a founding member in 1949.
China urges US and Iran to press ahead with talks and lift Tehran sanctions
Washington has said any broader sanctions relief would be tied to Iranian compliance and progress on the nuclear file.
Erdoğan accuses Israel of recognising Armenian genocide to hide Gaza ‘barbarism’
Israel's cabinet approved the recognition on June 28, in a proposal put forward by Israeli foreign minister Gideon Sa'ar.
US Supreme Court upholds state bans on transgender athletes in women’s sport
Donald Trump welcomed the ruling as a "big win" and said it had ended a situation he considered ridiculous.
Starmer unveils defence spending boost in likely last act as UK leader
The extra funding, spread over four years, would raise annual defence spending to nearly £80 billion (€94 billion) by 2029.
US Supreme Court strikes down Trump order ending birthright citizenship
Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for the majority, said children born in the country to parents who are unlawfully or temporarily present are citizens at birth.
Commission puts cost of Montenegro’s EU accession at ‘less than a coffee’
The seven-year package, reported to be worth around €3.2 billion, is built on the assumption that the small Balkan country joins the European Union in 2028.
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Spain loses US Supreme Court bid to avoid renewable energy payouts
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for investors to enforce billions of euros in renewable energy arbitration awards against the Spanish State.
Fujimori wins Peru presidency as defeated rival rejects result
Fewer than 50,000 votes separated the two. The result laid bare a polarisation that has run through every recent Peruvian election.
Macron pledges to help clear Hormuz mines as Iran objects
A joint Franco-Omani statement said both leaders backed reopening the strait and reaffirmed their commitment to free navigation.
Fresh tremors hit Venezuela’s quake-stricken coast
A magnitude 4.2 quake was recorded about 10km east of La Guaira state on June 29, the Venezuelan Foundation for Seismological Research (Funvisis) said.
Israel moves to recognise Armenian genocide as Turkey rift deepens
The European Parliament first recognised the killings as genocide in 1987 and has repeatedly urged Ankara to do the same.
US and Iran agree to halt attacks again before talks in Qatar
The two were due to meet on June 30 in Doha, the Qatari capital, though Tehran had not publicly confirmed the talks.
Burkina Faso severs diplomatic relations with France
France's foreign ministry called the move a "hostile and unfounded decision" and confirmed that reciprocal measures were under review.
Felipe VI meets Sheinbaum on first Mexico visit in seven years
The King had flown to Mexico at Sheinbaum's invitation to attend Spain's World Cup match against Uruguay in Guadalajara.
Iran accuses Italy of complicity in US aggression
Iran has accused Italy of complicity in US aggression after NATO's Rutte revealed US aircraft operated from Italian bases, contradicting Italy's denials of involvement.
Kallas names Ollongren as EU diplomatic service chief
As Dutch defence minister, Ollongren backed early military support for Kyiv, including the supply of Stinger air defence rockets and anti-tank systems.
ICC bureau says Chief Prosecutor should be fired for inappropriate sexual relationship
Khan, a 56-year-old British barrister who took office in 2021, has strongly denied the allegations.
Iran demands NATO account for role in US-led war on Tehran
Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said that remarks by Mark Rutte amounted to a confession of the bloc's involvement in the conflict.
ICC judges sue US over sanctions, claim Trump seek to ‘influence Court decisions’
Three judges from the International Criminal Court argue the measures were imposed because of judicial decisions made at the Hague-based court.
Israel rules out Lebanon withdrawal even if Washington demands it
Benjamin Netanyahu said he had not sought Donald Trump's permission for last year's strikes on Iran as Israel held firm on its presence in the south of Lebanon.
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.