South Sudan vice-president charged with murder and treason
The roads leading to Riek Machar’s house are blocked by tanks and soldiers, amid fears of renewed fighting.
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Ban social media for under-15s, says French report warning of TikTok risks
The six-month inquiry also proposes an overnight “digital curfew” for 15-18 year olds from 22:00 to 08:00.
The U.K. fires its U.S. ambassador over his emails to Jeffrey Epstein
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer fired the U.K. ambassador to Washington, Peter Mandelson, over links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
France suspects foreign intelligence over pigs heads left outside mosques
Foreign nationals are blamed for the incident, which has striking similarities with other recent provocations.
South Koreans arrested in Atlanta raid being sent home
U.S. immigration authorities are preparing to send more than 300 South Korean workers home on a chartered flight from Atlanta, a week after detaining them for allegedly working illegally.
South Koreans arrested in U.S. immigration raid being sent home
U.S. immigration authorities are preparing to send more than 300 South Korean workers home on a chartered flight from Atlanta, a week after detaining them for allegedly working illegally.
Israeli strikes in Yemen kill 35 people, Houthis say
The Israeli military says it hit military targets, but the Houthis say only civilian sites were targeted.
Nasa bans Chinese nationals from working on its space programmes
Earlier this month, Chinese nationals working with Nasa suddenly found themselves denied access.
A former diplomat says Russian drone incursion into Poland was intentional
NPR’s Michel Martin talks with former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker about NATO’s response to the Russian drones shot down over Polish airspace.
Israel has hunted its top enemies around the Middle East. What has it achieved?
Israel’s surprise attack in Qatar on Tuesday targeting Hamas’ top political leaders was the latest in a campaign aimed at hunting down Israel’s top enemies since the 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel.
Conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine escalate amid Trump efforts to broker end to wars
President Trump has been expressing frustration with the leaders of Israel and Russia as they escalate conflicts while he seeks to broker ends to the wars in Gaza and Ukraine.
Bali’s worst floods in a decade kill 14
Authorities say the flash floods on the popular island were caused by heavy rainfall.
News24 | Prince Harry reunites with King Charles after 19-month estrangement
Prince Harry met his father, King Charles III, at his Clarence House residence in London on Wednesday, ending a 19-month-long estrangement.
News24 | Trump hits out at ‘radical left’ over Charlie Kirk killing, vows crackdown as manhunt continues
US President Donald Trump lashed out at the “radical left” after the apparent assassination of his right-wing ally Charlie Kirk, vowing a crackdown after a killing that has sparked fears of worsening political violence in the US.
News24 | FBI releases person arrested for killing of Charlie Kirk as ‘investigation continues’
A person taken into custody on suspicion of involvement in Wednesday’s assassination of far-right activist Charlie Kirk has been released, the FBI director said hours after announcing the detention.
NATO countries pledge to defend Poland after Russian drones shot down
Tuesday night, NATO fighter jets shot down Russian drones that had entered the airspace of Poland. NATO’s secretary general says this underlines the need for Europe to better arm itself.
Charlie Kirk has died after being shot at Utah university event, Trump says
Kirk, a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump, was known for his controversial speeches at US college campuses.
Russian Drones crossed into their airspace, so Poland invoked Article 4. What is it?
NATO jets shot down Russian drones that entered Polish airspace overnight, and Poland invoked NATO’s Article 4. Mary Louise Kelly talks with former deputy Secretary General of NATO Rose Gottemoeller.
Israel’s attacks on Hamas in Qatar stun the Gulf and dash chances for a Gaza ceasefire
Qatar slams Israeli attacks on Hamas leaders in Doha as “state terrorism” after the bombardment rocks the tiny U.S. ally and dashes hopes of a ceasefire in Gaza
20 years after Gaza settlement disengagement, some dream of going back
Israel pulled out thousands of settlers from Gaza 20 years ago. Some now dream of going back.
Trump faces major headache with incidents in Qatar and Poland
Israel’s strikes in Doha and the Russian drone incursion could present major affronts to his authority.