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Trump administration subpoenas New York Times journalists over Air Force One reporting
Several New York Times journalists were summoned to testify under oath after they reported alleged security concerns involving President Donald Trump's new Air Force One plane, the US newspaper said.
Landmark US housing bill becomes law despite Trump protest
President Donald Trump allowed landmark housing legislation to become law overnight on Friday without his signature. He had earlier refused to sign it in protest over Congress’s failure to pass voter ID legislation but did not veto the housing bill. Experts have said the legislation marks the most comprehensive action...
Indian tourists among 15 killed as speedboat capsizes in Vietnam
Fifteen people have died after a speedboat carrying Indian tourists capsized near an island in the south of Vietnam, according to local media reports. Local authorities say 32 Indians and four crew were on board the vessel, which overturned about 400 metres (1,312 ft) from Hon May Rut Ngoai island in rough sea conditio...
Germany promises security overhaul after deadly Berlin Pride attack
Germany's interior minister announced a security overhaul on Monday after a deadly vehicle attack near Berlin's Pride celebration prompted an angry debate on why the suspected driver had not been in prison at the time.
US pays out $3m to victims of mystery Havana Syndrome condition reported by spies
The US government has paid nearly $3m (£2.2m) in compensation to victims of so-called Havana Syndrome, a mysterious neurological condition reported by spies, diplomats, and their families. The payments are the first to be made to US agency staff in relation to the illness, reports of which began emerging a decade ago a...
World risks HIV resurgence as funding falls 18%, UNAIDS says
The world risks a resurgence of the HIV epidemic after global funding fell by nearly a fifth last year, the U.N. body fighting AIDS said on Monday.
Shot fired outside US Consulate in Toronto for second time this year
At least one shot was fired outside the U.S. Consulate in downtown Toronto early on Monday but there were no injuries, police said, in what was the second such incident in the last four months.
US summer driving season hits as gasoline supplies squeezed tight
U.S. vacationers are barreling into peak summer driving season just as the gasoline market faces a supply crunch, with resilient domestic demand and surging fuel exports threatening to strain thin inventories and send pump prices climbing.
Ann Widdecombe attacked nearly 24 hours before she was found dead, police say
Ann Widdecombe was attacked nearly 24 hours before she was found dead, police believe.
French police arrest man after knife attack in Paris
French police detained a man on Monday after he attacked three women with knives near Porte de Clichy in Paris, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez told reporters.
Chelsea sign French defender Lacroix from Crystal Palace
The US military says it has completed a "heavy wave" of strikes against Iran in retaliation for Tuesday's attempted ballistic missile attacks on American forces.
France, Spain and Greece battle wildfires as Europe swelters
France, Spain and Greece battled major wildfires on Thursday as soaring temperatures, parched vegetation and powerful winds extended a summer of deadly fires, mass evacuations and mounting disruption across Europe.