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Pressure mounts on Germany’s Merz after fractious reshuffle
Pressure is intensifying on German Chancellor Friedrich Merz after a cabinet reshuffle that sparked anger in his own ranks and put a spotlight on his government's competence as it battles to fend off a far-right surge at state elections in September.
Venezuela welcomes 1,600 foreign rescuers in urgent search for quake survivors
Venezuela’s government said on Saturday 1,600 members of foreign rescue teams had arrived to help search for survivors of the devastating twin earthquakes which killed more than 900 people this week as it tightened access to the worst-affected state. Residents and volunteers in La Guaira, a popular destination for bea...
Governor of Brest hosts President Mahama after Hero Fortress tour in Belarus
President John Dramani Mahama has laid a wreath at the Brest Hero Fortress Memorial Complex in honour of soldiers and civilians who resisted the Nazi invasion of 1941. He was accompanied by Ghana’s Ambassador to Russia, Dr Steem Jehu-Appiah, Presidential Advisor and Special Aide Joyce Bawah Mogtari, officials from the...
Trump says ceasefire is ‘over’ after US and Iran trade strikes
US President Donald Trump says the ceasefire agreement with Iran is “over”, blasting the country’s leadership as “scum” and “cuckoo” after fresh exchanges of fire. Speaking ahead of a Nato summit in Turkey, the president said US negotiators could continue talks “if they want” but said he saw it as “...
Strait of Hormuz threat level raised to ‘severe’ after Iran attacks tankers using US Navy route
Labour, the Conservatives, the Liberal Democrats, the Green Party and Restore Britain have all ruled out contesting the Clacton by-election triggered by the resignation of Nigel Farage.
Trump says deal to end Iran war is close after calling off strikes
US President Donald Trump has claimed an initial agreement aimed at ending the war with Iran is close after posting that he had cancelled strikes on the country.
Trump says ceasefire is ‘over’ after US and Iran trade strikes
US President Donald Trump says the ceasefire agreement with Iran is "over", blasting the country's leadership as "scum" and "cuckoo" after fresh exchanges of fire.
Canada cancels joint bridge celebration with US, citing Trump trade threats
Canada has cancelled a planned joint celebration with the U.S. to mark the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, citing trade threats from President Donald Trump.
Los Angeles schools set limits on classroom screen time
Los Angeles' school board on Tuesday passed a measure regulating students’ screen time during classroom assignments, reflecting concerns that technology could be linked to a host of ailments, including obesity and depression.
Mamdani backs off pledge to arrest Netanyahu citing lack of authority
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who previously pledged to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu if he visited the city, now says he does not have the "authority" to do so.
One dead, five injured after shooting in Israel
One person has been killed and five others wounded after a man in a car opened fire at several locations in Israel, authorities say.
World Bank document shows 27 countries seeking to ensure access to crisis funds
Twenty-seven countries have moved since the Iran war started to put in place crisis instruments that could quickly access funding from existing World Bank programs, according to an internal document viewed by Reuters. The World Bank document did not name the countries or the total amount of funds potentially being so...