Israeli forces arrest Palestinians en masse, laying siege to Tulkarem
Israeli forces have rounded up and arrested Palestinians en masse in the occupied West Bank’s Tulkarem.
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Bayindir keeps Man Utd spot after Lammens’ arrival
Altay Bayindir will retain his place in goal for Manchester United in Sunday’s derby against City – but head coach Ruben Amorim says Senne Lammens could be first choice “for a number of years”.
South Sudan’s government trying to enforce ‘one-tribe rule’: opposition
South Sudan’s opposition has accused the government of trying to enforce “authoritarian control and one-tribe rule” after First Vice-President Riek Machar was charged with orchestrating militia attacks and suspended from his role.
News24 | Right-wing anger surges as Kirk’s killing fuels calls for vengeance
The killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk ignited a wave of fury on the far right, where some Trump supporters cast the murder as a political flashpoint and threat to conservative power amid a broader reckoning over rising violence.
ISS TODAY OP-ED: Wagner group’s faltering footprint in Mali a cautionary tale for African alliances with Russia
A new report suggests that Niger, Burkina Faso and Europe can learn a lot from Wagner’s failure in Mali.
REVIEW | The end of an era for ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’
The fourth instalment sees the franchise close the final chapter on its dynamic duo, but is it worth the watch?
Trump says his patience with Putin is running out
US President Donald Trump on Friday said his patience with Russian President Vladimir Putin was running out — but stopped short of threatening new sanctions over the Ukraine war.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro gets 27-year prison sentence for ‘attempted coup’
Brazil’s Supreme Court has sentenced former President Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years in prison for plotting a coup.
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IMF staff to visit Egypt for review of lending programmes, says fund
The International Monetary Fund on Thursday underscored its plan to carry out a staff mission to Egypt to review the country’s progress on its IMF lending programme, calling on the country to embark on deeper reforms.
The Week: When Keir Starmer Sacked Peter Mandelson
Lord Mandelson sacked just a few days after Rayner resignation and cabinet reshuffle.
News24 | Ford announces safety recall of 5 000 Rangers over brake issues
Ford has announced the recall of more than 5 000 Ranger models for software repairs.
News24 | Suspect in Charlie Kirk shooting identified as Tyler Robinson, sources say
The suspect in custody in the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk is named Tyler Robinson, 22, two sources familiar with the investigation said on Friday.
Liverpool’s Isak to lead parade of new signings as Premier League resumes
Arsenal likely to hand first start to Eze at Forest, Postecoglou may face baptism of fire on return to north London.
EU to bring forward review of 2035 vehicle emissions targets
The European Commission will bring forward a review of its 2035 CO2 emission targets to the end of this year from 2026, EU sources said on Friday after the bloc’s executive chief hosted auto executives to discuss the industry’s future.
UN Security Council unite in condemning Israeli bombing of Qatar
In a rare move, the US backed a UN Security Council statement condemning Israel’s attack on Hamas’s Doha office.
Farage insists he has no financial stake in Clacton home
The Reform leader is facing questions about how his partner could afford to buy the house in his constituency.
Jay Wynne, former BBC weather presenter, dies aged 56
Jay Wynne joined BBC Weather in October 2000 and was a regular forecaster on BBC News at Ten.
Dutch broadcaster says it will join Eurovision boycott if Israel takes part
The Netherlands follows Ireland in saying it can “no longer justify Israel’s inclusion” in the event.
England captain Aldcroft returns to face Scotland
England captain Zoe Aldcroft has recovered from injury start the Red Roses’ Women’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Scotland on Sunday in Bristol.
Court orders ‘tribe’ to be evicted from Scottish woodland
A sheriff orders the three members of a self-styled “African tribe” to be removed from privately-owned land in the Scottish Borders.