RAF jets intercept Russian aircraft near Nato airspace
Two Russian aircraft flying close to Nato airspace were detected by British fighter jets in separate incidents earlier this week, the UK’s
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DR Congo bans ex-president’s party over alleged rebel links
The Democratic Republic of Congo has banned the party of former President Joseph Kabila, accusing him of links to the M23 rebel
Right-wing Israeli minister calls for full occupation of Gaza Strip
Extreme right-wing Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for a complete occupation of the Gaza Strip and, if necessary, military rule
How Violence Erupted On Syria’s Coast
Massacres have spread across once-quiet towns on Syria’s Mediterranean coast, in the deadliest outbreak of sectarian violence since rebels toppled the dictator
Israel intensifies operations in Gaza Strip with dozens of airstrikes
The Israeli military continued to conduct dozens of airstrikes in the Gaza Strip over the Jewish weekend from Friday evening to Saturday
Putin calls for ‘Easter truce’ with Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for an “Eastern truce” with Ukraine, directing the Kremlin’s military to temporarily pause fighting until Sunday
Tunisian opposition leaders jailed on terror charges
A court in Tunisia has sentenced a group of senior politicians, businessmen and lawyers to long prison sentences on conspiracy and terrorism
Russia says it has retaken another village in the Kursk region from Ukrainian forces
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia has pushed Ukrainian forces from one of their last remaining footholds in Russia’s Kursk region, officials said
6 hikes to try in the Rocky Mountains
This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Imagine a quintessentially Canadian landscape and you’re probably picturing the Rockies. These jagged
Four killed after spring storms wreak havoc in the Alps
Alpine ski resorts were getting back to normal on Friday after spring storms the previous day claimed four victims in the French
Discover Two Magical Châteaux in the Valley of France
Wandering through the Loire Valley in France feels like opening a fairytale book where every page reveals a vineyard-laced landscape, charming villages,
‘Child in arms, luggage on my head, I fled Sudan camp for safety’
Mother-of-two Fathiya Mohammed says she was mugged while fleeing to the town of Tawila [BBC] The 700,000 residents of Sudan’s Zamzam camp
No-fly zone in place over Sandringham royal estate ‘after Zelenskyy scare’
A no-fly zone order has been put in place over the Sandringham estate after drones were spotted flying in the area last
Attacks on Deutsche Bahn staff rise 6% in 2024, chief executive says
Attacks on employees of Germany’s Deutsche Bahn railway rose by around 6% in 2024, the transport company’s chief executive said on Friday.
Former Credit Suisse boss to run for Ivory Coast president
Former Credit Suisse boss Tidjane Thiam is to run for president in Ivory Coast’s forthcoming election, his party has confirmed. Thiam, 62,
Fire, fronds and flax: Africa's top shots
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Seiko’s New Anniversary Marinemaster Dive Watch Is a Exclusive Must-Have
It’s been 60 years since Seiko introduced Japan’s first dive watch. Over the six decades that followed the debut, the watchmaker has
Hamas rejects latest ceasefire proposal
Hamas has rejected the latest Israeli proposal for the release of the remaining hostages and a new ceasefire because it does not
Passengers on Southwest flight evacuated after engine fire forces plane’s return
HOUSTON (AP) — A Southwest Airlines flight had to be evacuated on Thursday after an engine fire forced it to return to
Best Travel Sized Makeup for the Jet Setter
After crossing off adventure after adventure across Europe, I’ve officially mastered the art of packing for long-distance travel—especially when it comes to
It’s time Labour recognised a Palestinian state – it’s been stalling for 50 years
Your report that the Foreign Office’s position is that it will recognise Palestine at an “appropriate moment of maximum impact” brings to
Funeral held in Kenya for TikTok content moderator following death in unclear circumstances
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The funeral was held on Thursday for a Kenya-based Nigerian content moderator who died in unclear circumstances last
Egypt’s Suez Canal revenue fell sharply in 2024 on regional tensions
Egypt’s revenue from the Suez Canal plunged by almost two thirds last year, officials said on Wednesday, attributing the sharp drop to
DP World continues expansion in Brazil
Logistic giant DP World has opened a new freight forwarding office in the Brazilian city of São Paulo. The new location in
Old clip of assault on family falsely linked to Indian Muslim land boards overhaul protest
As deadly protests broke out in India over legislation to change how Muslim-owned properties are managed, social media users shared an old
Stroll along The Bund riverside promenade on flying trip to Shanghai
Hardly anyone misses this popular selfie spot on The Bund waterfront along the Huangpu River in Shanghai with its amazing backdrop. Shanghai’s
Bhutan turns to ‘green’ cryptocurrency to fuel economy
By Rupam Jain NEW DELHI (Reuters) – The Himalayan nation of Bhutan is exploring ways to mine and leverage green cryptocurrencies using
40% of Ukraine’s front-line weapons domestically produced
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday his country is now producing 40% of the weapons used on the front lines, as
A ‘fireball’ lights up Mexico City skies, sparking awe and plenty of memes
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Around 3:00 a.m. on Wednesday, a bright object, initially appearing to be a meteorite, lit up the skies
40% of Ukraine’s front-line weapons domestically produced
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday his country is now producing 40% of the weapons used on the front lines, as
Israeli troops will remain in Gaza ‘security zones’ after war, minister says
Israel’s defence minister has said troops will remain in the so-called security zones they have established by seizing large areas of Gaza
Israel plans longer-term presence in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria
Israel intends to keep all territories it has captured in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon and Syria under permanent military control. The army
The EU moves to fast-track asylum claims by migrants from 7 countries to speed deportation
BRUSSELS (AP) — Migrants from Bangladesh, Colombia, Morocco and Tunisia are unlikely to be granted asylum in Europe and should have their
Study reveals environmental benefits of organic cotton cultivation
The OCA, which collaborates with more than 100,000 Indian farmers, commissioned climate solutions provider South Pole to conduct the research. The analysis
Italy’s Meloni Heads to Washington to Meet Trump. Will It Pay Off for Europe?
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will become the latest in a line of European leaders to flock to Washington with the goal of
U.K. Top Court Says Trans Women Do Not Meet Legal Definition of Women Under Equality Act
The Supreme Court in Britain ruled on Wednesday that trans women do not fall within the legal definition of women under the
Old Prabowo speech misrepresented as response to new military law
After Indonesia’s parliament amended its military law in March 2025, social media users recirculated a months-old video of President Prabowo Subianto, falsely
Airport Warned Repeatedly on Bird Strikes Before Fatal Jeju Air Plane Crash
The latest warning came 10 days before the deadliest air crash in South Korea. A dozen officials gathered inside a room at
A U.S.-China Trade War With Students and Tourists as Potential Pawns
China has warned its people to think twice before visiting the United States, citing trade tensions. It also told its students to
Video shows land rights demonstration in Chiang Mai, not Bangkok rally against Myanmar leader
Protesters in Bangkok rallied against the Myanmar junta chief as he visited the city for a regional summit after a devastating earthquake