Zelensky claims 155 Chinese fighting for Russia in Ukraine
It follows Beijing’s denial that many of its citizens are involved in the conflict. Read More
New Zealand rejects rights bill after widespread outrage
The controversial Treaty Principles Bill had sought to reinterpret the country’s founding document. Read More
LeBron James becomes first male athlete with a Ken doll
The doll also reflects the basketball star’s height – it’s an inch taller than the standard Ken doll. Read More
US pauses higher tariffs for most countries after market havoc, but hits China harder
Trump authorises a “lowered reciprocal tariff of 10%” for most countries, except China, while negotiations continue. Read More
Israeli strike on Gaza residential building kills 29, medics say
The Israeli military says it had struck a “senior Hamas terrorist” in the Shejaiya neighbourhood of Gaza City. Read More
Germany is back, says Merz, after sealing government deal
The chancellor-in-waiting’s conservatives have reached a coalition agreement with Germany’s Social Democrats, five months after the last government collapsed. Read More
King speaks in Italian during Rome parliament speech
The King and Queen will later attend a state dinner on the third day of their state visit to Italy. Read More
Despair as death toll from Dominican Republic nightclub collapse rises
Rescue workers are searching for survivors of the incident, which killed at least 113 people. Read More
Three Americans jailed over failed DR Congo coup returned home
Details of the repatriation are not known but it comes amid talks about a mineral deal between the two countries. Read More
China calls for world to unite against Trump’s ‘trade tyranny’
Manufacturers and exporters are scrambling after 104% levy on China-made goods comes into effect. Read More