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Isaac Hammouch: De Kinshasa à Jérusalem, une alliance de solutions
La République démocratique du Congo et Israël ont l’occasion de transformer leur rapprochement diplomatique en un partenariat stratégique fondé sur l’agriculture, l’eau, la santé,...
Complaint against Mohammed VI before the ICC: What is known, what remains to be proven
A legal initiative targeting King Mohammed VI and Moroccan Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch has sparked numerous reactions on social media over the past...
NATO chief urges UK to set a credible path for defence spending
NATO secretary general Mark Rutte tells the BBC the UK must present a credible, year‑on‑year plan to increase defence spending to reassure allies.
Early Diplomatic Momentum Between Ireland and the UK Under Burnham
A recent visit has been described as a 'very good start' to relations between Ireland and the UK under Burnham, arriving after comments by Donald Trump.
Davey Frames Lib Dems as a Bulwark Against Farage, Eyes Stronger Showing Than 2024
Ed Davey says the Liberal Democrats aim to surpass their 2024 haul of 72 MPs, framing the party as a bulwark against Farage as conference opens.
Isaac Hammouch: De Kinshasa à Jérusalem, une alliance de solutions
La République démocratique du Congo et Israël ont l’occasion de transformer leur rapprochement diplomatique en un partenariat stratégique fondé...
How Israel and Jewish Voters Are Shaping Michigan’s Primaries
Abdul El-Sayed’s pro-Palestinian Senate bid highlights how positions on Israel and Jewish community concerns are influencing multiple Michigan primary races, including districts with small Jewish populations.
UK court convicts Norwegian linked to murder-for-hire scheme tied to Iran-linked network
A UK court has convicted a 19-year-old Norwegian for his role in a murder-for-hire operation ordered by an Iran-linked gang and connected to the sanctioned Foxtrot Network, authorities say.
IDF Reportedly Seizes Land in PA-Run Area to Connect Two Planned West Bank Settlements
The Times of Israel reports the IDF seized land in PA-run Area A of the north-west West Bank to create a link between two planned settlements; separate clashes and arrests were also reported.
Daisy Edgar-Jones on Love: Why She Holds Back Emotion in Austen Role
Daisy Edgar-Jones says she shares her character's instinct to conceal feeling in a new adaptation of Sense and Sensibility.
Protecting Democracy in Germany: Limits, Not an AfD Ban
A strategy combining legal constraints and political mobilisation, rather than a ban, offers a sustainable defence against the AfD's regional advances.
Littler Edges Aspinall in Tight Win at World Series Finals in Amsterdam
Luke Littler beat Nathan Aspinall in Amsterdam, inching closer to a rare sweep of major titles this season at the World Series of Darts Finals.
Phobos’ Hidden Crater Could Hold the Key to Mars Moon’s Origin
Dense material under a Phobos crater could determine whether Mars’ moon is a captured asteroid or impact debris; Japan's MMX will seek answers.
Littler Edges Aspinall in Tight Win at World Series Finals in Amsterdam
Luke Littler beat Nathan Aspinall in Amsterdam, inching closer to a rare sweep of major titles this season at the World Series of Darts Finals.
Phobos’ Hidden Crater Could Hold the Key to Mars Moon’s Origin
Dense material under a Phobos crater could determine whether Mars’ moon is a captured asteroid or impact debris; Japan's MMX will seek answers.
U.S. Deployment of On-Orbit Weapons Fuels Global Concerns and Public Alarm
Announcement of U.S. on-orbit defensive weapons raises arms-race concerns; public poll shows strong unease and experts call for clearer space rules.
Holdout juror breaks silence, says he believed Lindsay Clancy intentionally killed her children
A previously silent juror in the Lindsay Clancy case has spoken out, saying he was convinced the deaths were deliberate.
U.S. Deployment of On-Orbit Weapons Fuels Global Concerns and Public Alarm
Announcement of U.S. on-orbit defensive weapons raises arms-race concerns; public poll shows strong unease and experts call for clearer space rules.
Holdout juror breaks silence, says he believed Lindsay Clancy intentionally killed her children
A previously silent juror in the Lindsay Clancy case has spoken out, saying he was convinced the deaths were deliberate.
JPMorgan admits limits in oil forecasting as US–Iran tensions unsettle markets
JPMorgan says it cannot reliably forecast oil prices amid heightened US–Iran tensions and had assumed economic red lines such as $100/barrel.
Early Diplomatic Momentum Between Ireland and the UK Under Burnham
A recent visit has been described as a 'very good start' to relations between Ireland and the UK under Burnham, arriving after comments by Donald Trump.
Ed Sheeran Confronts Controversy, Mentions Israel and Gaza at Philadelphia Show
Ed Sheeran addressed Israel and Gaza and acknowledged mistakes at his Philadelphia show — his first performance after Macklemore was removed from the tour.
US and Denmark announce agreement on Greenland amid questions over terms
A new US-Denmark agreement on Greenland has been announced; details remain unconfirmed by Danish officials and raise strategic questions for the Arctic.
Canada embraces EU proposal for ‘associate member’ status as transatlantic ties deepen
Canada welcomed an EU proposal to become an 'associate member', with Mark Carney calling the alliance a potential beacon for democracies.
Raids and Arrests of LGBTQ+ People in Turkey Draw Domestic and EU Criticism
Several recent raids targeting LGBTQ+ individuals in Turkey have prompted sharp criticism from a range of domestic groups and from officials in Brussels....
Support Acts Quit Ed Sheeran’s US Tour After Macklemore Dropped Over Pro-Palestinian Remarks
All support acts left Ed Sheeran's US tour after Macklemore was removed following pro-Palestinian remarks; Sheeran says he was not responsible.
Beijing Pushes Back Against Claims of ‘Malicious’ AI Rivalry
China denies being in 'malicious competition' over AI after calls for a slowdown aimed at preventing Beijing from gaining an edge.
Train Strike at Polish Border Shortly After Johnson and European Officials’ Visit
A stationary locomotive at the Polish border was struck shortly after Boris Johnson and senior European officials left the station, prompting political concern.
Anthropic CEO Urges Slowdown in Advanced AI Development Amid Safety Concerns
Anthropic chief warns of risks from advanced models, intensifying debate on oversight, safety standards and industry responsibility.
Houthis Say They Seized Perim, Tightening Hold on Red Sea Corridor
Houthis claim capture of Perim island, asserting greater control over the Red Sea shipping lane with potential implications for global trade.
Houthi Capture of Mokha Raises Stakes for Red Sea Shipping
Houthi forces have taken Mokha port, heightening risks to traffic through the Bab al-Mandab and Red Sea shipping lanes.
Five dead and 86 missing after ferry fire near Coron, Palawan
A ferry bound for Coron in Palawan caught fire; five people have died and 86 are missing as search and rescue continue.
UK sanctions on West Bank settlements ignite diplomatic rift as Israel closes UK consulate
London's sanctions on West Bank settlements, labelled 'ethnic cleansing' by the UK foreign secretary, prompted Israel to shut the UK consulate in East Jerusalem.












