Key US officials skipped a G20 meeting in South Africa, and Senator Mike Lee called for the US to exit NATO after a Norwegian company stopped refueling US military ships. Plus, a South African woman faces trial for kidnapping. Read more...

Global political tensions escalate with potential US tariffs sparking retaliatory measures and debates over defense spending versus social programs. A fuel giant's refusal to service US Navy ships adds to the complexities. Read more...

This news roundup covers chilling drone footage of an Al-Qaeda airstrike, a bizarre confession over Chinese takeout, a shocking assault by schoolgirls, and more. Read more...

Russian officials celebrate Trump's criticism of Ukraine, while Ukrainian drone strikes weaken Russia's combat ability. A Belfast factory will supply Ukraine with air defense missiles. Read more...

Concerns rise over the Gaza ceasefire as Israel threatens to block aid unless Hamas accepts a US proposal. Meanwhile, thousands of Palestinians are displaced in the West Bank. Read more...

Netanyahu faces backlash from hostage families and opposition in Parliament, while seeking to extend the Gaza ceasefire for more hostage releases. He also praised Trump's stance on Gaza. Read more...

The PKK has declared a ceasefire with Turkey after four decades of conflict, following a call from imprisoned leader Abdullah Ocalan to disarm. Turkey is also escalating military operations in northern Syria. Read more...

The Gaza ceasefire hangs in the balance as negotiations stall, while displacement in the West Bank escalates due to ongoing Israeli offensives. Humanitarian crises deepen amid aid blockades. Read more...

Donald Trump faces scrutiny over a proposed crypto reserve, a military fuel ban in Norway, and accusations of undermining the U.S. by a prominent strategist. Read more...

A roundup of Asian news: Canada and the US offered asylum to Uyghurs deported from Thailand, Colombia aims to eradicate coca crops, and Daniel Sancho describes Thai prison life. Read more...

Despite Zelensky's visit to Washington, Russia insists its Ukraine goals remain. Meanwhile, a Ukrainian leader likens US aid suspension to a "Second Munich." Read more...

A Russian warship escorted weapons from Syria to Ukraine. Meanwhile, a Syrian opposition leader expresses doubt about gender equality in the next Syrian constitution. Read more...

The DR Congo faces escalating conflict with the M23 rebels, leading to humanitarian crises and Germany suspending aid to Rwanda over alleged support for the group. Read more...

This roundup covers the resurgence of American Christianity, debate over government philanthropy, a missing Philippine fighter jet, and Canadian reactions to Trump's tariffs. Read more...

Netanyahu navigates conflicting demands on the Gaza ceasefire. Plus, an Israeli agency implicates him in the Hamas attack, and Americans remain forgotten victims. Read more...

Rising tensions between Ukraine and Russia are impacting global politics as France warns of escalating threats and the US debates its role in supporting Ukraine. Meanwhile, a former Russian rocker's views shift in Israel. Read more...

A roundup of US news: halting air quality data sharing, the impact of paused intelligence on Ukraine, a shipbuilding initiative, and a bizarre robbery involving swallowed diamond earrings. Read more...

This week in politics: A film sparks debate on fascism, Trump-Zelenskyy tensions escalate, US & South Korea conduct drills, and a Florida thief swallows $700k in earrings! Read more...

The US has paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine, according to the CIA Director. Separately, South Korean fighter jets accidentally dropped bombs on a civilian area, injuring several. Read more...

Ukraine faces intense Russian attacks with drones and missiles. Meanwhile, international responses vary, from Latvia donating confiscated cars to France considering nuclear options. Read more...