Zelensky and EU leaders to hold call with Trump ahead of Putin summit
The talks are aimed at exerting pressure on Trump to back Ukraine more during his summit with Vladimir Putin on Friday. Read More
The row over ‘vote theft’ that has shaken Indian politics
Opposition parties have made allegations of electoral irregularities, which the India’s poll body has denied. Read More
Putin reaffirms ‘friendship’ with North Korea ahead of Trump talks
Kim Jong Un provides Moscow with artillery, missiles – and as a BBC investigation shows, labourers working in ‘slave-like’ condition. Read More
Wife of South Korea’s jailed ex-president arrested
This is the first time in the country’s history that a former first couple is in jail at the same time. Read More
Teens arrested for Brad Pitt burglary targeted other stars, say LA police
The suspects, including two boys, raided the houses of other actors and athletes, police say. Read More
UK firms chase $38bn India contracts but challenges loom
The free trade deal signed last month will open India’s vast government procurement market to UK suppliers – but it will not be easy. Read More
US announces criminal charges against Haitian gang leader Barbecue
He heads the group Viv Ansanm, which controls much of Haiti’s capital and is accused of multiple murders, kidnappings and attacks on infrastructure. Read More
Zelensky rules out ceding Donbas region as Russians make fresh advance
The Ukrainian leader was speaking ahead of a meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday. Read More
British soldiers using sex workers in Kenya despite ban, inquiry finds
Chief of Defence Staff Sir Roly Walker says the army is committed to stopping sexual exploitation. Read More
Wildfires rage across southern Europe as temperatures top 40C
The heatwave has led to red alerts being issued in parts of Italy, France, Spain, Portugal and the Balkans. Read More