Trump nixed $400 million in Taiwan military aid, pushing future arms sales
President Trump declined to approve more than $400M in military aid to Taiwan this summer, favoring future arms sales to the self-governing island China claims.
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Ros Atkins on… What Kimmel's suspension means for free speech in the US
The BBC's analysis editor looks at a decision that leading Democrats have called "an abuse of power".
Trump says TV networks 'against' him should 'maybe' lose licence, after Kimmel suspension
His comments came as the head of the US broadcast regulator vowed to keep holding networks "accountable".
Sarah Smith: Trump visit showed UK's warm relations - and limited influence
The good-natured state visit demonstrated strong relations, but no ally is likely to change the US president's mind.
At least 10 dead in Lagos high-rise office building fire
Some commercial workers in Afriland Towers jumped out of the third and fourth floors when the fire started.
US deportees sue Ghana over 'illegal' detention
Despite opposition to the deal, Ghana's president says 40 more deportees will arrive from the US.
Trump suggests Starmer could use military to control UK borders
The US president says illegal migration "destroys countries from within", as his two-day state visit to the UK comes to a close.
Israeli air strikes hit southern Lebanon
Israel said it was targeting Hezbollah positions, while Lebanon's PM called for pressure on Israel to stop attacks.
New York judge rules terrorism charges legally insufficient in Mangione case
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Royals, Maga and tech CEOs: What we learned from state banquet guest list
The event is as much about diplomacy as it is about fine dining.
Egypt says 3,000-year-old bracelet was stolen and melted down
A specialist took the gold artefact from a Cairo museum and sold it through a jeweller, officials say.
Malawi's parties warned not to prematurely declare election victory
The parties of both President Lazarus Chakwera and his main rival, Peter Mutharika, say they won Tuesday's poll.
'Cataclysmic' situation in Gaza City, UN official says, as Israeli tanks advance
A constant of stream of Palestinians flee southwards as Israeli tanks reportedly push further into Gaza's biggest urban centre.
Two Israeli soldiers killed by gunman at Jordanian border
Jordan identified the attacker, who was also killed, as an aid truck driver and said the shooting endangered its ability to deliver relief to the Gaza Strip.
Israeli minister touts Gaza 'real estate bonanza', defying international backlash
Bezalel Smotrich, an ultranationalist who has been sanctioned by the UK and others, said he was in discussion with the US over the idea.
Growing number of Americans say U.S. supports Israel too much in Gaza war, poll shows
Republicans stand apart in backing U.S. support for Israel during the war in Gaza.
He was set to break a record cycling across Eurasia, then came Russia
The day he was to break the record for the 11,000-mile trip from Portugal to the Pacific, Sofiane Sehili, who had a valid visa, was arrested crossing the border from China.
Three arrested in UK on suspicion of spying for Russia
The two men and a woman were all arrested in Grays, Essex, the Metropolitan Police says.
Workers across France strike over budget cut plans
The widespread walkouts come less than a fortnight after the government collapsed over a proposed budget.
Threatened by Trump, Canada tries to make up, team up with Mexico
Canadians mused last year about a U.S.-Canada trade deal that cut out Mexico. Prime Minister Mark Carney is visiting President Claudia Sheinbaum to mend ties.
Trump clashes with Australian journalist over business deals in office
The US leader said the journalist was "hurting Australia very much" as he said he would meet the country's PM "very soon".
Newborn baby buried alive in India fights for her life
The 20-day-old girl was found by chance when a shepherd heard faint cries from under a mound of earth.
For the first time, Bernie Sanders calls Israel’s war in Gaza a genocide
His move comes a day after a U.N. panel said Israel was committing genocide in Gaza. Israel rejected the findings, which echo those of a growing number of governments and rights groups.
Togo leader's sister-in-law arrested after calling for end to family rule
Marguerite Gnakadé has become a vocal critic of Togo's long-serving leader Faure Gnassingbé.
Pope Leo, in new biography, resists doctrinal change on hot-button topics
In extensive interviews, Pope Leo XIV, who turned 70 on Sunday, contours the future of his papacy, potentially one of the longest in decades.
Australia announces higher emissions cuts by 2035
The country is one of the world's biggest carbon emitters per capita.
US judge orders deportation of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil
An immigration judge ordered Khalil be deported to Algeria or Syria over claims he omitted information on a green card application.
Macrons to offer 'scientific evidence' to US court to prove Brigitte is a woman, lawyer says
They have filed a lawsuit against US right-wing influencer Candace Owens who claims the French first lady was born male.
Sex abuse charges against top Australian radio host downgraded
He faces 27 charges which allege that he indecently assaulted or groped nine men from 2001 to 2019.
Katty Kay: America is at a dangerous crossroads following the Charlie Kirk shooting
This moment has parallels with other periods of discord in US history, but it is more complicated than simply repeating them.
Body found in car registered to D4vd identified as missing teen
Authorities say the cause and time of the 15-year-old girl's death are still unknown.
