Ukrainian drone strikes hit defence industry facilities across Russia

Ukrainian forces have launched a new series of drone strikes against companies involved in supplying the Russian army, some located thousands of kilometres away f...

Man survives after clinging to Austrian high-speed train after cigarette break

The incident occurred in St Pölten, west of Vienna, and prompted an emergency stop after the man banged on carriage windows to alert passengers and crew.

A 24-ye...

Five Al Jazeera journalists killed in Israeli strike on Gaza City

The Israeli military confirmed it had targeted Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif, claiming he led "a terrorist cell of Hamas," allegations al-Sharif and the...

One killed and dozens injured after 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey's Balıkesir

The quake, with its epicentre in the town of Sındırgı, sent shockwaves felt some 200 kilometres to the north, in Turkey's largest city of Istanbul.

One person ha...

Australia to recognise State of Palestine in September, PM Anthony Albanese says

Albanese told reporters after a Cabinet meeting Monday that Australia’s decision to recognise a Palestinian state will be formalised at the United Nations General...

Severe storms knock out power and force cancellations of major sporting events in US midwest

Among the worst hit was the Milwaukee area, where up to 36 centimetres of rain had fallen in some areas by Sunday, according to the US National Weather Service.

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Iran says UN nuclear watchdog official to visit but no inspections planned

Iran has had limited IAEA inspections in the past as a pressure tactic in negotiating with the West, and it is unclear how soon talks between Tehran and Washingto...

'He just can't do it' - AfD leader Chrupalla attacks German Chancellor Merz with venom

In the ZDF 'summer interview' series, AfD co-chairman Tino Chrupalla emphasised the strength of his party in eastern Germany.

In the recent editon of the "summer...

UN Security Council ambassadors meet in emergency session on Gaza starvation crisis

UN chief António Guterres described Israel's planned expansion of military operations earlier as a “dangerous escalation” for the two million civilians trapped in...

Why Friedrich Merz cannot fully celebrate his first 100 days as German chancellor

The German government has left for its summer break, but things are bubbling up behind the scenes. And Chancellor Friedrich Merz is under pressure - not only in t...

Visible from space: Vesuvius fire has three fronts still active, firefighters continue battle

Satellite photos show the column of smoke rising from the Vesuvius National Park all the way over the Bay of Naples. Three firefronts remain active. Canadairs, he...

New heatwave continues unabated in southern Europe

High alerts remain due to temperatures up to and above 40 degrees in parts of France, Spain and Portugal, with no end in sight until midweek.

Temperatures have a...

'We have to finish it' - Netanyahu defends his war on Hamas

The prime minister also said he had directed Israel’s military in recent days to “bring in more foreign journalists”.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu s...

Portuguese court ruling: Migrants who arrived by boat in the Algarve to be extradited

The 38 migrants, 25 men, six women and seven children, are all Moroccan nationals and will have to return to their country of origin, the court in Silves ruled.

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World reacts to peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan

Iran has said it will block a corridor planned along its border as part of the deal, citing concerns over potential foreign intervention.

Armenia and Azerbaijan'...

Several killed as Ukraine and Russia trade overnight strikes

Russian air strikes have killed several people across Ukraine overnight into Sunday, while a Ukrainian drone attack on an industrial facility in the Russian regio...

Thousands of people rally in Tel Aviv against Netanyahu's new Gaza takeover plan

Thousands of people took to the streets of Tel Aviv on Saturday to protest Netanyahu’s new Gaza takeover plan, while families of hostages pledged to bring an end ...

Ukraine and Europe counter Russian ceasefire proposal that suggests giving up territory

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected the idea that his country would give up land to end the war with Russia. The Wall Street Journal reported that Uk...

Wildfires rage across southern Europe amid record temperatures

France, Spain, Greece and Turkey are all battling wildfires as a new heatwave brings record temperatures surpassing 42 degrees Celsius.

Firefighters are battling...

Wildfires rage across southern Europe amid record temperatures

France, Spain, Greece and Turkey are all battling wildfires as a new heatwave brings record temperatures surpassing 42 degrees Celsius.

Firefighters are battling...

Five foreign ministers condemn Israel's Gaza City takeover plans in joint statement

The foreign ministers of Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia wrote that "any attempts at annexation or of settlement extension violate i...