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Hegseth attacks Europe over ‘invasion’ of migrants on its beaches in D-Day speech
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has criticised European nations over migration for allowing what he described as an "invasion" on their shores, during a D-Day anniversary speech in France.

Opposition parties call Ethiopia’s 7th election peaceful, free and participatory
Opposition candidates and party leaders have described Ethiopia’s 7th Parliamentary and Regional Council Elections as peaceful, free, and democratic as voting continues across the country.
Cynthia Erivo and Damson Idris among stars in Children of Blood and Bone trailer
Fans of Children of Blood and Bone got a fresh glimpse of stars including Cynthia Erivo, Damson Idris and Lashana Lynch in the first trailer for the film adaptation of the popular fantasy novel.

Trump tells US negotiators ‘not to rush’ into deal with Iran
US President Donald Trump says he has instructed negotiators "not to rush into a deal" with Iran, after reports suggested an agreement was close.

São Tomé and Príncipe President Vila Nova wins second term, preliminary results show
São Tomé and Príncipe President Carlos Vila Nova has won a second five-year term, according to preliminary results from the election commission announced on Monday.

Trump inserts himself into the centre of America’s 250th birthday celebrations
As a growing list of musical acts announced they were dropping out of, or had never agreed to participate in, a series of concerts celebrating the 250th anniversary of America’s independence, Donald Trump said that he didn’t need them anyway. “I don’t want so-called ‘artists’ that get paid far too much money, who...

US to drastically slash the number of embassies in Africa that can process visas
The State Department plans to drastically slash the number of U.S. embassies and consulates in Africa that can process visas for foreigners seeking to come to the United States. The almost 50 U.S. embassies and consulates that are processing visa applications will be reduced to 20 in the coming weeks, according to thre...

Man charged over incident where car rams into crowd
A 29-year-old man has been charged with dangerous driving after a car was driven into a crowd in County Dublin on Saturday.

Warner Bros $111bn sale to Paramount approved by US Justice Department
Paramount Skydance's $111bn (£828mn) acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery has been approved by the US Department of Justice.

Supreme Court allows Trump to restrict asylum seekers at border
The Supreme Court has ruled that migrants arriving at the US-Mexico border are not entitled to apply for asylum until they set foot in the country.

Trump takes aim at ‘wasted cause’ Spain and revives Greenland claim at Nato summit
US President Donald Trump has used the Nato summit in Ankara to lash out again at fellow member Spain, and revive his interest in taking over Greenland.

Two trains collide head-on in Denmark, leaving five critically hurt
Two trains have collided head-on on a level crossing north west of Copenhagen, leaving five people critically hurt and 13 others with less serious injuries, medical officials say.