Most USAID workers placed on leave, Trump administration says
Some 2,000 employees will also be laid-off in a “reduction in force” effort, according to an email sent to staff. Read More
Musk email to US government workers sparks confusion across agencies
Some departments encouraged staff to respond, while others requested employees wait for further guidance. Read More
Pope Francis remains ‘critical’ and has kidney problem, Vatican says
The pontiff “continues to be alert and well oriented” and has not had any further respiratory crises, the Vatican said. Read More
Huge crowds gather for Hezbollah leader Nasrallah’s funeral
The coffin of the late Hezbollah leader was paraded through huge crowds of mourners. Read More
Israel expels residents of three West Bank refugee camps
Israel’s defence minister says the camps are now “empty” and would be occupied by the Israeli military. Read More
Pope asks for prayers in message from hospital
The pontiff is receiving hospital treatment as the Vatican warns his condition is still critical. Read More
Gaza ceasefire once again in doubt as first phase nears end
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indefinitely delayed the release of what would have been the biggest group of Palestinian prisoners so far Read More
Russia launches large-scale drone attack across Ukraine
Officials say many were intercepted – but several hit civilian areas, causing deaths and injuries Read More
India bans two opioids behind crisis in West Africa
The moves come after a BBC investigation found a firm had been illegally exporting the drugs. Read More
One dead and police hurt in knife attack in France
President Emmanuel Macron said there was “no doubt it was an Islamist terrorist attack”. Read More