US special envoy meets Putin as Trump urges Russia to ‘get moving’ on Ukraine ceasefire
Steve Witkoff held talks with the Russian president, meanwhile Moscow’s ambassador to the UK told the BBC the US is not Russia’s ally. Read More
US and Iran hold ‘constructive’ first round of nuclear talks
The highest-level talks between the two nations since Trump’s first term in office will resume next week. Read More
Israel says it will expand its offensive across most of Gaza
Israel’s defence minister also said it had taken over a “security zone”, which separates the southern cities of Rafah and Khan Younis. Read More
Nigerian bandit kingpin and 100 followers killed
The crime lord was hiding in a forest, authorities say, after dozens were kidnapped from a village. Read More
Hundreds of flights cancelled in China as strong winds hit capital
State media outlets earlier warned that people weighing less than 50kg may be “easily blown away”. Read More
Explosion in central Athens after anonymous tip off
There have been no reported injuries as Greece’s transport minister condemned the “criminal” attack. Read More
Coup leader seeks win in first vote since Gabon army takeover
About one million voters are set to pick their next president from a list of eight hopefuls. Read More
Judge allows Columbia graduate Mahmoud Khalil’s deportation
Mahmoud Khalil was arrested in March for his role in pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University. Read More
Trump to end protected status for Afghans and Cameroonians
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem found the conditions in both countries no longer merited US protections, a statement says. Read More
Menendez brothers’ bid for freedom can continue, judge rules
The ruling potentially paves the way for an early release for Erik and Lyle Menendez, who are serving life sentences for killing their parents. Read More