US rejects ‘impractical’ Hamas demands as Gaza truce hangs in balance
A Palestinian official tells the BBC that Israel and Hamas disagreed over a proposal to extend the fragile ceasefire. Read More
Gene Hackman’s will excludes children and leaves $80m fortune for late wife
The legendary actor’s three children may still have a claim to his fortune under state laws, legal experts say. Read More
US launches wave of air strikes on Yemen’s Houthis
US President Donald Trump cited the armed group’s recent attacks in the Red Sea as justification. Read More
Arlington Cemetery strips content on black and female veterans from website
The Army-run cemetery said it is working to follow Trump’s orders on ending diversity while restoring information. Read More
Military planning for Ukraine peace to begin, says Starmer
Military chiefs will meet on Thursday to discuss practical plans to ensure Ukraine’s security. Read More
Aid workers killed in Israeli air strike in Gaza, charity tells BBC
The Israeli military says it was targeting terrorists who “posed a threat to Israeli troops”. Read More
UK-led ad hoc alliance to help Ukraine may struggle to materialise
After a summit of Ukraine’s allies, the PM’s coalition is still a somewhat nebulous undertaking. Read More
Ten dead in Missouri as tornadoes sweep through southern US
The unpredictable storms have hit Missouri, Texas and Oklahoma, whipping up fires and overturning trucks. Read More
‘Do you have communist links?’ US sends 36 questions to UN aid groups
UN groups fear the move is a sign the US is planning to abandon humanitarian work. Read More
Musk says first mission to Mars will launch next year
The billionaire says an unmanned mission by his SpaceX “Starship” vehicle will be followed by human landings as early as 2029. Read More