Myanmar’s former leader remains detained as son renews fight for her freedom
The son of Myanmar’s detained former leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, has renewed his campaign for her release, describing his…
Bennett heckles Netanyahu during opening of Israel’s new parliament
Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett repeatedly heckled caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the opening session of Israel’s newly…
US Republicans block impeachment bid against Pete Hegseth
Republicans in the United States House of Representatives have blocked an attempt to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth over his…
Saudi court sentences Kenyan woman to 100 lashes over sex outside marriage
A Saudi Arabian court has sentenced a 40-year-old Kenyan domestic worker, Esther Wanja Muthoni, to 100 lashes for having sex…
Kennedy family sues Trump over 250-foot arch construction near JFK’s grave
Nine members of the influential Kennedy family have filed a legal challenge against US President Donald Trump’s administration, seeking to…
Israel swears in new parliament as Netanyahu struggles to retain power
Newly elected members of Israel’s parliament have been sworn into office without a new government in place, following a deadlocked…
Gaza death toll surpasses 74,600 as Israel’s war continues, Health Ministry says
More than 74,600 Palestinians have been killed in Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip since October 2023, according to the…
Trump’s private 2021 letter to Biden revealed in upcoming memoir
Former US President, Joe Biden, is set to disclose the contents of a private letter Donald Trump left for him…
Nigerian-born Emehelu makes history as New Jersey’s Lieutenant Governor
“As a Black woman and Nigerian American, I’m proud of what this appointment represents for our state, and especially for…
UNIFIL patrol comes under fire in southern Lebanon
A United Nations peacekeeping patrol has come under fire in southern Lebanon, with the force returning fire after approximately 12…
Israeli strikes kill three Palestinians, set fire to displacement camp in Gaza
At least three Palestinians have been killed after Israeli air strikes targeted an industrial metalworking facility in Gaza City, triggering…
US embassy warns of Houthi attacks, Iranian threats in Saudi Arabia
The United States Embassy in Saudi Arabia has warned American citizens of possible escalating attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels, urging…
DR Congo sentences 66 soldiers to death for being ‘cowards’
At least 66 soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) have been sentenced to death for cowardice, mutiny…
Johnny Depp returns to Hollywood with Ebenezer after legal battle with ex-wife
The couple's separation developed into a highly publicised legal dispute, with both actors making allegations of domestic abuse against each…
BBC presenter Tommy Walsh dies at 69 after long illness
Before becoming a television personality, Walsh worked as a professional builder and operated his own property business in Hackney, east…
Iran wants US to surrender as Trump signals end to war
The US president said further military action did not appear necessary at the moment, although he warned that...
Judge orders psychiatric examination for Meghan Markle’s father
A US federal judge has ordered a psychiatric examination for Thomas Markle, the estranged father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex,…
Egypt reopens embassy in Libya after 12-year closure
Egypt has reopened its embassy in Libya's capital, Tripoli, for the first time in 12 years, marking a renewed diplomatic…
Thailand’s Consumer Council sues Meta over scam advertisements
Thailand’s consumer protection body has filed a lawsuit against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, over fraudulent advertisements…
Trump urges Congress to defend Hegseth amid impeachment push
US President Donald Trump has called on Congress to stand up for Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth amid an impeachment push…
