Israeli army calls up tens of thousands of reservists for Gaza offensive
The military says its aim is to increase pressure on Hamas militants to return hostages they still hold. Read More
Woman missing since 1962 found ‘alive and well’
Police in Wisconsin say Audrey Backeberg left home ‘by her own choice’ and no foul play was involved. Read More
Trump says he won’t seek a third term
“This is not something I’m looking to do,” the US president says about speculation he may try to find a way to run again in 2028. Read More
Brazil police thwart bomb attack on Lady Gaga concert
Police say the plan was orchestrated by a group promoting hate speech and the radicalisation of teenagers. Read More
Kidnapped father of French crypto-millionaire rescued
The man in his 50s reportedly had a finger missing when police found him in a house south of Paris. Read More
Elon Musk’s Starbase in Texas will officially become a city
Residents approved incorporating a patch of land as the new municipality in an election on Saturday. Read More
Paramilitaries strike Port Sudan for first time, army says
It is the first time RSF attacks have reached the city, which is the de-facto capital of the army-led government. Read More
Australia’s opposition left reeling after crushing election defeat
Peter Dutton has been ousted from parliament after Anthony Albanese’s landslide win. Read More
Young men were getting a haircut ahead of Swedish festival – then they were shot dead
The Swedish city Uppsala broke into party spirit this week – but the killing of hair salon customers still wearing their capes left many shaken. Read More
Romania reruns controversial election after earlier vote annulled
Romania’s previous presidential election was cancelled over allegations of campaign fraud and Russian interference. Read More