
EU decides on key €90bn Ukraine loan after pipeline deadlock ends
The funding was agreed last December, but it has been held up in a row over Russian oil supplies to Hungary.
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The funding was agreed last December, but it has been held up in a row over Russian oil supplies to Hungary.

The Southern Poverty Law Center said it would “vigorously defend ourselves, our staff, and our work”.
A US appeals court ruled that Texas could require the Bible’s Ten Commandments to be displayed in public schools, a win for Christian conservatives, who want their faith in classrooms.
Madonna is appealing for the return of missing costumes she wore during her recent Coachella set with Sabrina Carpenter.
Prosecutors in the rape retrial of disgraced US movie mogul Harvey Weinstein told on Tuesday how he wielded his power to prey on then-aspiring actor Jessica Mann.

Earlier this week, an explosion at a firecracker factory in neighbouring state Tamil Nadu left at least 25 dead.

The ornate Cotofenesti helmet, which was stolen in January 2025 while on loan to a Dutch museum, was recovered last month.

Mexico’s government is boosting security at tourist sites in preparation for the World Cup after a man opened fire at the Teotihuacan pyramids.
US President Donald Trump extended the US ceasefire with Iran to allow more time for peace talks, with Tehran silent on the decision.

The Conflict Insights Group (CIG) says its research also shows the extent of UAE involvement.
Sudan’s war has displaced millions, leaving parts of the country facing famine. Aid agencies warn children are bearing the brunt as food shortages worsen and humanitarian funding declines.

The gunman visited the archaeological site repeatedly and appeared to act alone.

The new maps in Virginia could make it easier for Democrats to take control of the US House of Representatives in November.

Bang Si-hyuk, who created the supergroup, denies defrauding investors before his $7.3bn company went public.

A year after militants killed 26 people in Indian-administered Kashmir, families are trying to cope with their loss.

President Trump says he does not want to extend the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran as the clock ticks down on the deadline.

As Pakistan works to broker peace between the U.S. and Iran, many Pakistanis are watching closely to see whether the diplomatic boost will translate into improvements at home.

NPR’s Scott Detrow speaks with Scott Roecker of the Nuclear Threat Initiative about how the U.S. might go about moving highly enriched uranium out of Iran.

On Israeli independence day, the government is honoring a triple amputee soldier, an Israeli hostage negotiator and a soldier who drew controversy for boasting about destroying homes in Gaza.

The impact is being felt by manufacturers, retailers and the digital sector, amid warnings it could get worse if the war resumes.
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the United States is in a strong position for talks with Iran as his envoys prepared to hold a second round of negotiations in Pakistan.