Putin not swayed by Trump’s Ukraine war ultimatum
The Russian president says Moscow’s initial tough demands must be met, despite a looming US sanctions deadline. Read More
Ghislaine Maxwell moved to minimum-security women’s prison in Texas
The move comes a week after Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking, met a top Justice Department official about the Epstein case. Read More
Trump envoy visits controversial Gaza aid distribution site
The visit with the IDF follows near daily reports of deadly shootings in the vicinity of the sites. Read More
France suspends Gaza evacuations after student antisemitism row
The Palestinian student, who arrived in France in July, has had her university accreditation withdrawn. Read More
Confusion and anger in Switzerland – hit by highest tariffs in Europe
Trump threatened Switzerland with 31% tariffs but they ended up even higher, leaving the country asking why. Read More
Rhino horns turned radioactive to fight poachers in South Africa
The scheme is the latest innovation in decades of work aiming to protect South Africa’s rhinos. Read More
Zoo worker killed by leopard in Jerusalem
A worker has died after being attacked during a “behind-the-scenes tour” for visitors. Read More
Zelensky demands tougher sanctions after Russian strikes kill 31 in Kyiv
It comes after the capital saw one of the most deadliest assaults since Russia’s 2022 invasion. Read More
Flooded streets and subway systems as storms slam US East Coast
New York and New Jersey have issued a state of emergency for areas hit by the strong storm system. Read More
White House unveils plans for new $200m ballroom
Donald Trump has been calling for the White House to build a new ballroom for nearly a decade. Read More