Trump signs sweeping tax and spending bill into law
A signing ceremony at the White House on Friday afternoon kicked off celebrations for 4 July. Read More
Hamas says it delivered ‘positive response’ on Gaza ceasefire plan
The group said it was ready to begin negotiations immediately after Donald Trump said Israel had accepted conditions for a 60-day ceasefire. Read More
Notorious Swedish gang leader arrested in Turkey
Ismail Abdo, the leader of the Rumba crime gang, has been at the centre of a violent turf war with a rival gang in Sweden. Read More
Several killed as flash flooding hits central Texas
Others are missing following “catastrophic flooding” in several areas, authorities say. Read More
Kenyan leader to build huge church at presidential office
“The devil might be angry and can do what he wants,” President William Ruto said in response to criticism. Read More
Kyiv hit by barrage of drone strikes as Putin rejects Trump’s truce bid
Almost every district in the capital sustained damage after Russia fired a record 550 drones, Ukraine says. Read More
‘It’s Groundhog Day’: Ukraine’s sky defenders stuck in relentless battle
Under fire of 100 drones a night, there’s little talk of a ceasefire in the front-line city of Sumy. Read More
Namibia halts all state funerals amid criticism of the high cost
There will be no state funerals until April 2026 – unless the president decides to make an exception. Read More
Israel’s strike on bustling Gaza cafe killed a Hamas operative – but dozens more people were killed
The attack raises more questions over whether Israel’s use of force is proportionate, as required by international law. Read More
‘I don’t know who to trust anymore’: Druze worry about being left behind in post-war Syria
Recent attacks on the religious minority in Damascus have fuelled growing distrust towards the state. Read More