What do Alaskans make of the geopolitical circus arriving in their city?
The city of Anchorage is set to host a meeting that could re-shape Europe and global security. Read More
Israeli settlement plans will ‘bury’ idea of Palestinian state, minister says
Far-right Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich announced approval for 3,401 new homes in the controversial E1 area project in the occupied West Bank. Read More
EU sends wildfire help to Spain as death toll rises
Spain has activated an EU disaster assistance mechanism for the first time in response to the fires. Read More
BBC defends investigation of Kenya child-sex trafficking after ‘hoax’ claims
The exposé was in the “public interest”, the BBC says, following criticism from senior Kenyan politicians. Read More
Starmer sees viable chance of Ukraine ceasefire as Zelensky arrives in London
The UK prime minister was addressing European leaders ahead of Friday’s summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. Read More
German states debate who invented Bratwurst sausages
The German states of Bavaria and Thuringia are embroiled in a row over who can lay claim to inventing the Bratwurst. Read More
‘Our children are dying’: Rare footage shows plight of civilians in besieged Sudan city
Parents are struggling to feed their children in war-hit Sudan’s Darfur region. Read More
US warns of additional tariffs on India if Trump-Putin peace talks fail
US Treasury chief says Washington could increase secondary tariffs on India if talks don’t go well in Alaska. Read More
New Israeli rules stopping critical aid getting into Gaza, charities say
More than 100 aid organisations say they are increasingly being told they are “not authorised” to deliver supplies. Read More
Europe expresses hope after call with Trump on Putin summit
Trump, who described the call as “a ten”, was urged to keep Ukraine’s interests at the forefront when he meets Putin on Friday. Read More