Zelensky returns highest Polish honour after award stripped
Ukraine’s president said his country was open to “engagement” about “difficult and painful chapters of our shared past”. Read More
Iran says Strait of Hormuz will be closed over Israel attacks on Lebanon
Iran said Israel’s continued attacks in Lebanon are a breach of Tehran’s agreement with the US to end the war. Read More
Bolivian president declares state of emergency
The move comes after weeks of anti-government protests that have caused a shortage of basic goods in Bolivia. Read More
Trump hits out at Italy’s Meloni after pushback on G7 photo claim
Trump said the Italian leader asked “over and over” for a picture at G7, after she said the US president “made-up” a story that she “begged” for a photo. Read More
Several reported killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon despite ceasefire
The IDF said it struck “Hezbollah terrorist targets” after the group fired over 50 projectiles at Israeli forces in southern Lebanon. Read More
Tourist dies in Dominican Republic luxury resort fire
Nearly 1,700 people were evacuated from the huge blaze at Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach in Bayahibe, a popular resort town on the Caribbean coast. Read More
Watch: World Cup fans react to US defeating Australia to reach knockout round
US supporters were delighted after their team won 2-0 against the Socceroos while Australian fans were left disappointed but still hopeful. Read More
Zelensky stripped of highest Polish honour over WW2 name of army unit
Ukraine has denounced the move, calling it a “strategic mistake” and “disrespectful”. Read More
Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire, US says, as more Lebanon strikes reported
The agreement followed concerns that continued clashes would undermine the deal to end the war between the US and Iran. Read More
US to end funding of South Africa’s HIV programmes over claims of Afrikaner persecution
The US says South Africa is not doing enough to protect the white-minority Afrikaner community. Read More