Israel recovers bodies of two hostages killed by Hamas on 7 October

The remains of Judith Weinstein and Gad Haggai were recovered and returned to Israel in a special operation by the army and the Shin Bet internal security agency,...

The beasts and besties - German chancellors and US presidents through time

German chancellor Friedrich Merz meets Donald Trump in the White House for the first time. It might be the beginning of a terrible friendship. How did Merz's pred...

Trump signs proclamation restricting student visas for foreign students planning to study at Harvard

Trump says US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will make a decision on whether or not Harvard’s almost seven thousand currently enrolled foreign students will be ab...

Trump announces travel ban barring nationals of a dozen countries from entering the United States

The ban is set to go into effect on Monday, barring nationals of a dozen countries from entering the United States, in a resurrection of his controversial first t...

At least 11 people were killed in stampede outside cricket stadium in southern India

Officials say most of those injured were transferred to nearby hospitals to receive medical attention but are in stable condition.

At least 11 people were killed...

FBI charges man with supplying explosive chemicals to bomber of fertility clinic in California

The FBI says Daniel Park has been stockpiling a chemical that can be used to create makeshift explosive devices, with a purchase history going back as far as Octo...

Zelenskyy wants face-to-face talks with Putin but Russian leader appears unwilling

Russia on Monday presented Ukraine with a "memorandum" setting out its conditions for a ceasefire, as well as key guidelines for a comprehensive treaty to end the...

Saudi Arabia tackles sweltering heat as Muslim pilgrims embark on Hajj journey

Each year, Muslim pilgrims embark on the spiritual journey of Hajj, one of the Five Pillars of Islam.

Over a million Muslims have begun the once-in-a-lifetime pi...

Kyiv releases new drone footage of Operation ‘Spiderweb’ as more details emerge

Ukraine’s security service has released new drone footage of its operation "Spiderweb" on Wednesday, showing how exactly Kyiv struck 41 Russian heavy military bom...

Murder of Tunisian man sparks France's first far-right terrorism investigation

Hichem Miraoui, a 46-year-old hairdresser, was shot dead in Puget-sur-Argens, southern France, on Saturday.

Shock over the murder of a Tunisian hairdresser in a ...

Hungary delays vote on transparency law targeting foreign-funded NGOs and media

The "Transparency in Public Life" bill would impose strict regulations on foreign-funded NGOs that are deemed a risk to Hungary's sovereignty.

Hungary's ruling F...

Dozens of bodies found in area of Libya's capital controlled by armed militia, UN says

The UN human rights office said it was concerned about human rights violations and "potential evidence of extrajudicial killings" in Tripoli.

Dozens of bodies ha...

Iran's ayatollah rejects US nuclear proposal but does not rule out deal in principle

The landmark 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), capped Tehran’s enrichment level at 3.67% and reduced i...

Aid group halts food deliveries in Gaza after shootings near distribution sites

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation did not give out any aid on Wednesday after dozens of Palestinians looking for aid were reportedly killed this week.

The Gaza Hu...

'They will die': Foreign aid cuts hit women and girls the hardest as NGOs face closure

Reduced aid funding threatens the lives of women and girls worldwide as many NGOs that support them predict they will be forced to shut down soon.

Young girls ar...

Russia developing multiples more ammunition than NATO, says Secretary General

NATO allies must commit to spending 5% of GDP on defence, as Russian threat looms, says NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte. Within three months, Russia develops f...

Around 20,000 evacuated in Cologne after discovery of unexploded WWII bombs

The city in western Germany is undergoing its largest evacuation since World War II after three unexploded US bombs were discovered.

More than 20,000 people were...

Ukraine demands return of children taken by Russia: How did Kyiv come up with the list?

Kyiv handed over to Moscow a list of forcefully deported Ukrainian children, demanding that the Kremlin return them home. Who are the children on the list, and wh...

Pornhub owner suspends access in France in protest over age verification law

Adult content giant Aylo, which owns Pornhub, RedTube and YouTube, announces move after criticising new French child protection measures.

The owner of Pornhub, R...

Salvadoran court convicts three ex-army officers over 1982 killing of four Dutch journalists

The three men, who are now in their 80s and 90s, each received a 15-year jail sentence.

A court in El Salvador has sentenced three former senior military officer...

South Korea’s new president vows to restart talks with North Korea

Lee Jae-myung, whose government inherits economic challenges and a politically fragmented society, began his term early on Wednesday after winning a snap election...