Israel seeks another extension for Lebanon withdrawal, source says
Israeli forces were due to pull out next Tuesday, but the source says they want to stay for another 10 days. Read More
Sicily’s gangsters complain they can’t get the staff
An investigation reveals a crime group having to adapt to modernity and displaying a nostalgia for past ambitions. Read More
Santorini fears for summer tourist season as earthquakes hit island
The Greek island’s most important industry will bounce back, but staffing is a worry say hoteliers Read More
Austria’s political crisis deepens as far-right quits talks
The country’s political crisis deepens as the far-right party quits coalition talks, fuelling uncertainty. Read More
Hegseth sets out hard line on European defence and Nato
The US defence secretary tells Europe to spend more and take responsibility for Ukraine’s future defence. Read More
Trump says Putin agrees to begin talks to end war in Ukraine
The two leaders speak in a phone call and agree to start negotiations “immediately” over the war in Ukraine. Read More
Half of French island in Indian Ocean burnt by wildfire
A wildfire has burnt through 55% of Amsterdam Island, a French foreign territory in the Indian Ocean. Read More
Sudan fighters accused of storming famine-hit camp
Paramilitaries have been accused of burning a market and homes at a camp for displaced people. Read More
Senior Ukraine security figure exposed as Russian ‘rat’
Intelligence chief Vasyl Malyuk was seen personally arresting the suspect, named by media as Dmytro Kozyura. Read More
Egypt to present ‘vision’ to rebuild Gaza without displacement
The Arab state is seeking an alternative to Donald Trump’s plan to relocate some two million Palestinians. Read More