Poland accuses Russia of arson over 2024 shopping centre fire
Donald Tusk says the massive Warsaw blaze was “for sure” ordered by the Russian special services. Read More
Trump heads to Saudi Arabia eyeing more investment in US
As the president goes to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE he wants them to buy more from the States. Read More
Why Burkina Faso’s junta leader has captured hearts and minds around the world
Capt Ibrahim Traoré, 37, is portraying himself as a champion of pan-Africanism. Read More
Amber Heard announces birth of twins in Mother’s Day post
The US actress reveals that she has welcomed daughter Agnes and son Ocean and is “elated beyond words”. Read More
Zelensky challenges Putin to meet him after Trump demands Ukraine-Russia talks
“I will be waiting for Putin in Türkiye on Thursday. Personally,” the Ukrainian leader writes after Trump urged him to “have the meeting, now!” Read More
Taliban suspends chess over gambling concerns
Chess will be suspended until religious considerations are addressed, a spokesman said. Read More
Three men held over suitcases stuffed with hermit crabs
The suspects are accused of attempting to smuggle 160kg of live crabs out of Japan. Read More
What Trump does next on Ukraine is key – and he could go either way
Neither Putin nor Zelensky want to be seen by Trump as the obstacle to peace, writes Frank Gardner. Read More
India-Pakistan ceasefire appears to hold after accusations of violations
Delhi and Islamabad earlier accused each other of breaches, after four days of cross-border attacks. Read More
Pope Leo prays at tomb of Francis ahead of first Sunday address
Pope Leo will be formally inaugurated at a mass next week. Read More