Battered and isolated, Hezbollah drags Lebanon into another war
Its attack on Israel in support of Iran has led to fresh mass displacements and Israeli bombing, to the fury of many Lebanese. Read More
Mafia boss behind notorious murders in Italy dies behind bars in Milan
“Nitto” Santapaola was believed to have masterminded the murder of one of Italy’s most famous anti-mafia prosecutors in 1992. Read More
Zelensky fears Trump’s Iran war could hurt Ukraine
Ukraine fears what soaring oil prices and a shortage in air defences could mean for them. Read More
Mexican drug lord ‘El Mencho’ buried in golden coffin
Nemesio Oseguera led the feared Jalisco New Generation Cartel until his death as a result of a firefight in February. Read More
India’s top court angry after junior judge cites fake AI-generated orders
In several recent instances, AI has disrupted court proceedings in India and elsewhere. Read More
Why Europe’s leaders have struggled to speak as one on Iran
European nations say they want to work better together but are finding it hard to do so Read More
US sanctions Rwanda’s military and top commanders over fighting in DR Congo
Rwanda accused Washington’s move as “one sided” and politically motivated. Read More
India and Canada reset ties with ‘landmark’ nuclear energy deal
A host of deals, including one to supply India with uranium, is unveiled as Mark Carney meets Narendra Modi in Delhi. Read More
France to boost nuclear arsenal and extend deterrence to European allies
Emmanuel Macron said eight countries could enjoy protection from France’s nuclear umbrella – but that Paris would retain sole decision-making power. Read More
Israel strikes Lebanon after Hezbollah rocket fire as Iran conflict widens
Lebanon’s health ministry says 31 people were killed by Israeli strikes, while there are no reports of casualties in Israel. Read More