Panic on crowded train – passenger tells BBC of moment of Russian drone strike
Five people died in the attack in northeastern Ukraine when three drones targeted the train. Read More
China trip will bring benefits to UK, Starmer insists, ahead of Xi meeting
The prime minister seeks to strengthen ties with China but faces fierce criticism from opponents at home. Read More
Man guilty of assault after Barron Trump reported attack to UK police
Donald Trump’s son told officers he had seen the victim being beaten up during a video call in January 2025. Read More
Europe must act urgently and stop outsourcing defence, says EU’s Kallas
The EU foreign policy chief’s remarks come days after Nato’s secretary general said Europe needed the US for its defence. Read More
Trump says government will ‘de-escalate’ in Minnesota following Pretti shooting
The killing of Alex Pretti over the weekend led Minnesota officials and locals to renew calls for Trump to end his immigration operation there. Read More
‘I don’t let bullies win,’ says US congresswoman Omar after substance thrown at her
The Minnesota Democrat was uninjured and continued to speak at her event, after being sprayed with an unidentified liquid. Read More
Veteran Indian politician Ajit Pawar dies in plane crash
Pawar and four others died after the plane they were travelling in crashed in India’s Maharashtra state. Read More
Ecuador says ICE agent attempted to enter its Minneapolis consulate
A complaint has been filed by Ecuador, whose consular staff prevented the agent from entering. Read More
Three brothers die after falling in frozen Texas pond
Their mother says she tried to rescue them by lifting them out but the ice kept breaking. Read More
Malaysia football officials quit over foreign-born players scandal
Fifa had accused Malaysia’s football association of doctoring citizenship documents. Read More