Explainer-Who are the Druze and why does Israel say it is hitting Syria for their sake?

Explainer-Who are the Druze and why does Israel say it is hitting Syria for their sake?
Explainer-Who are the Druze and why does Israel say it is hitting Syria for their sake?

Explainer-Who are the Druze and why does Israel say it is hitting Syria for their sake?
Zelenskiy says he and Trump are considering a drone 'mega-deal'

Zelenskiy says he and Trump are considering a drone 'mega-deal'
Czech-arranged ammunition shipments to Ukraine are increasing, says government

Czech-arranged ammunition shipments to Ukraine are increasing, says government
South Africa coalition strained after trade envoy fails to visit US

South Africa coalition strained after trade envoy fails to visit US
Turkey's Erdogan risks alienating voters as PKK peace advances

Turkey's Erdogan risks alienating voters as PKK peace advances
Turkish journalist could face minimum 5 years prison for Erdogan comments
Turkish journalist could face minimum 5 years prison for Erdogan comments
Israel's attacks on Damascus hinder chemical weapons search, Syrian official says

Israel's attacks on Damascus hinder chemical weapons search, Syrian official says
Zelenskiy says deputy PM Stefanishyna to become new envoy to US

Zelenskiy says deputy PM Stefanishyna to become new envoy to US
Pope Leo says he hopes to visit Turkey later this year

Pope Leo says he hopes to visit Turkey later this year
Milan mayor placed under investigation in property planning probe

Milan mayor placed under investigation in property planning probe
French town withdraws Rock-En-Seine music festival funding over Kneecap booking

French town withdraws Rock-En-Seine music festival funding over Kneecap booking
Israeli strikes kill 27 in Gaza, three die in church late pope often spoke to

Israeli strikes kill 27 in Gaza, three die in church late pope often spoke to
Georgia stops sale of $3 million of uranium that could have been used in bomb
Georgia stops sale of $3 million of uranium that could have been used in bomb
Ukraine's new prime minister announces full audit of public spending

Ukraine's new prime minister announces full audit of public spending
Drug trafficking ring dismantled by Belgian, Dutch and UK authorities
Drug trafficking ring dismantled by Belgian, Dutch and UK authorities
Greek police arrest five over killing of UC Berkeley professor in Athens

Greek police arrest five over killing of UC Berkeley professor in Athens
UK to lower voting age to 16 in landmark electoral reform

UK to lower voting age to 16 in landmark electoral reform
Baghdad says KRG has agreed on export resumption to state oil marketer amid drone attacks

Baghdad says KRG has agreed on export resumption to state oil marketer amid drone attacks
Russia condemns Israeli air strikes on Syria
Russia condemns Israeli air strikes on Syria
US strikes destroyed only one of three Iranian nuclear sites, NBC News reports

US strikes destroyed only one of three Iranian nuclear sites, NBC News reports
Analysis-Rise in Al Qaeda attacks revives spectre of West African caliphate

Analysis-Rise in Al Qaeda attacks revives spectre of West African caliphate
Russia and Ukraine exchange more bodies of war dead, Kremlin aide says

Russia and Ukraine exchange more bodies of war dead, Kremlin aide says
Russia says Trump's new weapons pledge a signal for Ukraine to abandon peace efforts

Russia says Trump's new weapons pledge a signal for Ukraine to abandon peace efforts
Israel strikes Gaza Catholic church, killing three

Israel strikes Gaza Catholic church, killing three
French court backs release of Lebanese militant jailed for US, Israeli diplomat murders

French court backs release of Lebanese militant jailed for US, Israeli diplomat murders
Patriots to move to Kyiv 'as quickly as possible', says NATO top commander

Patriots to move to Kyiv 'as quickly as possible', says NATO top commander
Greece arrests three over cocaine-loaded ship seized by Spain in 2023

Greece arrests three over cocaine-loaded ship seized by Spain in 2023
Germany to contribute 10 million eur to World Bank trust fund, Finance Minister says

Germany to contribute 10 million eur to World Bank trust fund, Finance Minister says
New pier completed at North Korea rocket launch site, satellite imagery shows

New pier completed at North Korea rocket launch site, satellite imagery shows
Enter the kill zone: Ukraine's drone-infested front slows Russian advance

Enter the kill zone: Ukraine's drone-infested front slows Russian advance
UK and Germany hail wide-ranging treaty, deepening ties in face of threats

UK and Germany hail wide-ranging treaty, deepening ties in face of threats
Ukraine's drones target Moscow, other regions, Russia's defence ministry says
Ukraine's drones target Moscow, other regions, Russia's defence ministry says
Zelenskiy says he wants half Ukraine's weapons to be produced domestically

Zelenskiy says he wants half Ukraine's weapons to be produced domestically
Turkey has conveyed its views on Syria strikes to Israel via intelligence agency

Turkey has conveyed its views on Syria strikes to Israel via intelligence agency
Russian bomb kills two, injures up to 27 in eastern Ukrainian town of Dobropillia
Russian bomb kills two, injures up to 27 in eastern Ukrainian town of Dobropillia
EU again fails to approve new sanctions on Russia, diplomats say

EU again fails to approve new sanctions on Russia, diplomats say
Seven arrest warrants issued in global swoop on suspected Russia-linked hackers

Seven arrest warrants issued in global swoop on suspected Russia-linked hackers
US military says Yemeni force seized Iranian arms shipment bound for Houthis
US military says Yemeni force seized Iranian arms shipment bound for Houthis
ICC judges reject Israel's request to withdraw Netanyahu arrest warrant

ICC judges reject Israel's request to withdraw Netanyahu arrest warrant
Ex-UK National Crime Agency officer jailed for stealing bitcoin from dark web drug dealer

Ex-UK National Crime Agency officer jailed for stealing bitcoin from dark web drug dealer
Syria's Druze reach new ceasefire deal with government in Sweida, religious leader says

Syria's Druze reach new ceasefire deal with government in Sweida, religious leader says
Russian court seizes stake in bakery over ownership prosecutors say is 'extremist'
Russian court seizes stake in bakery over ownership prosecutors say is 'extremist'
Analysis-Zelenskiy aims to woo both public and Trump with fresh-faced Ukraine cabinet

Analysis-Zelenskiy aims to woo both public and Trump with fresh-faced Ukraine cabinet
US has told Armenia it is ready to manage transport corridor with Azerbaijan, Armenpress reports

US has told Armenia it is ready to manage transport corridor with Azerbaijan, Armenpress reports
French PM's plan to scrap two holidays stirs outcry, and memories of a toppled predecessor

French PM's plan to scrap two holidays stirs outcry, and memories of a toppled predecessor
UK counter-radicalisation scheme Prevent must 'up its game', review concludes

UK counter-radicalisation scheme Prevent must 'up its game', review concludes
GTA VI faces restrictions in China, Russia and parts of the Middle East ahead of release

GTA VI faces restrictions in China, Russia and parts of the Middle East ahead of release
Israel's Eisenkot begins coalition talks, calls for national emergency government

Israel's Eisenkot begins coalition talks, calls for national emergency government
India leads world in Gen Z population with 331 million young people

India leads world in Gen Z population with 331 million young people
Hundreds rally in Tel Aviv demanding Arab-backed government to oust Netanyahu

Hundreds rally in Tel Aviv demanding Arab-backed government to oust Netanyahu
Netanyahu calls for unity government as opposition leader set to form coalition

Netanyahu calls for unity government as opposition leader set to form coalition
Krakow gunman 'held very radical views, acted alone' - Poland Interior Minister says

Krakow gunman 'held very radical views, acted alone' - Poland Interior Minister says
Kenyan cult leader Mackenzie sentenced to 200 years over Shakahola massacre

Kenyan cult leader Mackenzie sentenced to 200 years over Shakahola massacre
Migrants crowd onto dinghy in France as tensions flare during Channel crossing

Migrants crowd onto dinghy in France as tensions flare during Channel crossing
Qatar says US-Iran mediation continues despite renewed military tensions

Qatar says US-Iran mediation continues despite renewed military tensions
Israeli ambassador denounces alleged antisemitic campaign in Mexico

Israeli ambassador denounces alleged antisemitic campaign in Mexico
Powerful flash floods submerge major highway in Iraq

Powerful flash floods submerge major highway in Iraq
Paraguay's President Peña impeached, arrested over banking scandal

Paraguay's President Peña impeached, arrested over banking scandal
Mali, Niger hail anti-terror gains, pledge stronger Sahel cooperation

Mali, Niger hail anti-terror gains, pledge stronger Sahel cooperation
Indonesia rocked by presidential spying scandal

Indonesia rocked by presidential spying scandal
Chilean students take to streets over education budget and school conditions

Chilean students take to streets over education budget and school conditions
Paraguay’s political crisis deepens as Congress moves to impeach Peña

Paraguay’s political crisis deepens as Congress moves to impeach Peña
Indonesia's Widodo displays university diploma in court amid forgery allegations

Indonesia's Widodo displays university diploma in court amid forgery allegations
‘He carried Portugal’ – Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement divides fans after 23 years

‘He carried Portugal’ – Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement divides fans after 23 years
Paraguay's Senate opens impeachment trial against President Peña over banking crisis

Paraguay's Senate opens impeachment trial against President Peña over banking crisis
‘We want our money’ – Paraguay protesters demand Peña's impeachment as banking crisis sparks unrest

‘We want our money’ – Paraguay protesters demand Peña's impeachment as banking crisis sparks unrest
Israelis fear losing US support after Vance blames Iran war for election defeat

Israelis fear losing US support after Vance blames Iran war for election defeat
‘Bolt from the blue’ – Herzog alarmed as Trump announces end to US military aid for Israel

‘Bolt from the blue’ – Herzog alarmed as Trump announces end to US military aid for Israel
How an Indonesian company created Europe’s hottest football club

How an Indonesian company created Europe’s hottest football club
Paraguay's President Peña resigns amid banking crisis and impeachment threat

Paraguay's President Peña resigns amid banking crisis and impeachment threat
Netanyahu warns against Arab-backed coalition as Israel faces political deadlock

Netanyahu warns against Arab-backed coalition as Israel faces political deadlock
South Korea expands naval mission near Strait of Hormuz but rules out joining US-Iran war

South Korea expands naval mission near Strait of Hormuz but rules out joining US-Iran war
‘Socialism is fascism’ – Milei attacks the left at Madrid Summit amid tensions with Spain's Sanchez

‘Socialism is fascism’ – Milei attacks the left at Madrid Summit amid tensions with Spain's Sanchez
‘Your party drove Arab voters to polls’ – Herzog confronts Netanyahu ally over Israel election

‘Your party drove Arab voters to polls’ – Herzog confronts Netanyahu ally over Israel election
Paraguay's Peña pledges to return savings amid banking crisis

Paraguay's Peña pledges to return savings amid banking crisis
US midterm elections 2026: Young, Black and Hispanic voters drive Democratic gains

US midterm elections 2026: Young, Black and Hispanic voters drive Democratic gains