FBI searching home of Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton, source says

The search of Bolton's home comes as the Trump administration has taken steps to examine the activities of other perceived adversaries of the Republican president...

Libya announces probe after Russian-made rocket hits near UN mission in Janzour

Security forces found a vehicle carrying two other rockets of the same type, as well as the rockets’ launcher, the government said.

The United Nations’ mission i...

EU's position taken into account by Ukraine and US, Kyiv's representative to the EU says

Europe rallied behind Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a meeting with Donald Trump on Monday in an "exceptional format," Ukraine's ambassador to the EU, Vsevolod Chentsov, ...

Pressure on Russia's economy intensifies as full-scale invasion of Ukraine continues

Russians are likely to face higher taxes as the burden on the budget grows and the Central Bank of Russia says that "the economy needs a breather."

Russia's fina...

Famine confirmed in part of Gaza for first time, UN-backed body says

The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) raised its classification to Phase 5, worst level on its food insecurity scale.

The world's leading autho...

Doctor accused of recording 4,500 videos in Australian hospital toilets released on bail

Cho was initially charged with six offences but another 127 charges were added on Thursday, including intentionally recording intimate images without permission. ...

Trump administration to review all 55 million people with US visas for violations

The State Department’s new language suggests that the continual vetting process, which officials acknowledge is time-consuming, is far more widespread and could m...

Iran to hold call with Europeans over nuclear programme as sanctions deadline looms

The call comes as the three parties to Tehran's 2015 nuclear deal threaten to reimpose sanctions under a mechanism known as "snapback".

Iran said on Friday that ...

Israel's defence minister warns Gaza City could be destroyed if Hamas doesn't accept ceasefire terms

Israel’s defense minister says Gaza City could be destroyed unless Hamas accepts Israel’s terms. Earlier this week, Hamas accepted a ceasefire proposal by Arab me...

Kim Jong-un holds ceremony to welcome back North Korean soldiers returning from Ukraine

North Korea’s state-controlled Korean Central News Agency said Kim awarded state “hero” titles to commanders and soldiers who returned after fighting alongside Ru...

European diplomacy in Washington must be followed by strength in defence preparedness at home

In Washington, the European message was clear: Europeans were united in their demands for ceasefire, for security guarantees, and support for Ukraine, says Kristi...

Europe kneels before Trump in Washington

Europe did not come to Washington to negotiate with America as a partner; it came to plead with Trump not to make a unilateral deal on Ukraine with Putin, writes ...

California parole board denies release for Erik Menendez due to misbehaviour in prison

A panel of two California commissioners denied Menendez parole for three years, after which he will be eligible again. A parole hearing for his brother Lyle Menen...

Europe leads in military aid to Ukraine — but can it cover for a wavering US?

Europe is leading the US in aid for the first time since June 2022, with a total allocation of €138 billion until June 2025. Could this financial increase be sust...

At least 17 people killed in car bomb and separate helicopter attack in Colombia

Colombian President Gustavo Petro attributed both attacks to dissidents of the defunct Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, commonly known as FARC, adding that...

Convicted German transgender right-wing extremist to serve time in women's prison

In July 2023, Marla-Svenja Liebich, then still known as Sven, was sentenced to one and a half years' imprisonment without probation by the Halle district court. A...

Appeals court throws out massive civil fraud penalty against President Trump

Two judges wrote that they felt New York Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit against Trump and his companies was justifiable and that she had proven her case ...

Where could Zelenskyy meet Putin? The contender countries that could host the summit

The next step of the diplomatic process aimed at putting an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine is set to be a meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Pu...

Uganda agrees deal with US to take deported migrants if they don't have criminal records

Uganda also expressed a preference that those brought into the country should be nationals of African countries and not be unaccompanied minors.

Uganda has agree...

Greek Cypriot man tells police he accidentally drove into the north on Thursday

The case is being investigated by the Dhekelia bases police and a procedure to return the man's vehicle is under way under with the help of the UN.

A Greek Cypri...

95-year-old former North Korean soldier living in South campaigns to be repatriated to the North

Ahn Hak-sop volunteered to fight for the North Korean army in 1952 but was captured by South Korean soldiers in April 1953, months before the fighting stopped wit...