Thousands rally against Canary Islands mass tourism
Protesters demand curbs on tourists numbers and uncontrolled development in the Spanish archipelago. Read More
Taylor Swift broke Spotify record with new album
The Tortured Poets Department became Spotify’s most-streamed album in a single day, the platform said. Read More
No let-up for Gazans while world focused on Iran attacks
Fighting continues in Gaza, where a humanitarian crisis is overshadowed by the wider regional conflict. Read More
US House approves critical $61bn Ukraine aid package
The long-awaited vote comes as Ukrainian troops face a weapons shortage in the war against Russia. Read More
American Idol singer Mandisa dies aged 47
Tributes are being paid to the gospel singer who won a Grammy in 2014 for her record Overcomer. Read More
Explosion hits Iraq base housing pro-Iranian militia
The militia blamed an attack, while Iraq’s military said it did not detect drones or jets in the area. Read More
US agrees to pull troops out of Niger
It means the US will lose its primary base where it monitors regional Islamist activity. Read More
USC graduation speakers cancelled as tensions flare
It comes after the decision to cancel a speech by a Muslim student sparked protests on campus. Read More
Togo passes laws removing president’s term limits
Authorities say the reforms are necessary, but opponents say they will lengthen the president’s rule. Read More
Iran downplays presumed Israeli attack but vows response to any ‘decisive action’
World leaders have been repeating calls for de-escalation, after a reported Israeli strike on Iran. Read More