Israeli attacks in Gaza and occupied West Bank kill civilians, including a child
Fresh deaths across both territories deepen humanitarian concern and underline how the two areas remain bound by the same conflict and civilian vulnerability.
Germany rail outage strands passengers overnight
A nationwide communications fault halted trains across Germany, forcing Deutsche Bahn to hand out taxi and hotel vouchers.
Mexico World Cup crowd incident prompts safety questions
A vehicle hit a crowd in Cabo San Lucas after Mexico's win over Czechia, turning celebrations into a public-safety story.
China pushes back as the US widens its technology sanctions pressure
Beijing has condemned fresh American export-control measures as the politicisation of trade and security, deepening a contest over semiconductors, defence-linked firms and the supply chains that underpin modern economies.
Taiwan launches combat-readiness drills amid sustained regional pressure
The island has begun a new round of exercises designed to test military readiness, civil coordination and rapid response, as tension in the Taiwan Strait keeps deterrence at the centre of regional security debate.
New York primaries put AI money and familiar political names on the ballot
Voters are deciding closely watched races shaped by artificial-intelligence industry spending, debates over affordability and recognisable political dynasties, in contests seen as a barometer of the party's mood and money.
America's 250th anniversary plans expose rival visions of a national celebration
Preparations for the United States' semiquincentennial are turning into a contest over memory and politics, as competing groups plan sharply different commemorations and the White House seeks a prominent role.
Surfside final report says the collapse unfolded through years of compounding failure
A federal investigation into the deadly Florida condominium collapse concludes the disaster developed gradually through failures of design, construction, maintenance and ignored warning signs, reopening debate over building safety and accountability.
Chico library shooting leaves a Californian community searching for answers
Two people were killed and others wounded in a shooting at a public library in Chico, California, as investigators piece together what happened and a shaken community confronts violence in a place built for quiet.
US-Iran nuclear inspection row exposes strain in public diplomacy
A dispute over access to Iran's enrichment sites is testing whether fragile post-war commitments can be turned into verifiable action.
UN adopts resolution to hold attackers of peacekeepers to account
The Security Council moves to ensure those who commit crimes against UN peacekeepers face justice amid rising attacks on missions.
Magnitude 5.6 earthquake jolts Mendocino County in Northern California
A quake described as the strongest in the area since 1940 struck near Willits, knocking items from shelves and cutting power to thousands.
South Korea jails former justice minister for 25 years over 2024 martial law plot
A Seoul court has handed former justice minister Park Sung-jae a 25-year prison term for aiding ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol's short-lived 2024 martial law declaration, widening the legal reckoning over the crisis.