US forces seize a sixth Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Caribbean Sea
The tanker, Veronica, was seized in a predawn operation “without incident”, the US military’s Southern Command says. Read More
Iran judiciary denies plan to execute detained protester Erfan Soltani
The judiciary says Soltani is not facing charges carrying the death penalty, while a rights group reports that the execution has been “postponed”. Read More
Ethiopia says seized ammunition sent by Eritrea to rebels as tensions rise
Eritrea denies the claim and accuses Ethiopia of seeking a pretext to attack, amid fears of renewed conflict. Read More
Large fire breaks out in Dutch city of Utrecht following explosion
At least four people are injured and there are also reports of extensive damage to nearby buildings, he local safety body says. Read More
European military personnel arrive in Greenland as Trump says US needs island
France says a 15-strong French military contingent has arrived and more forces will be there in the coming days. Read More
Pitfalls loom as Trump’s Gaza peace plan enters second phase
As the US announces the next of its plan to end the war, serious obstacles mean implementation will be difficult. Read More
Astronauts splash down to Earth after medical evacuation from space station
The four members of Crew-11 beamed as they stepped out of their spacecraft after a safe landing. Read More
Watch: Aerial footage shows cars swept away by flash floods in Australia
Australia’s Great Ocean Road closed on Thursday after flash floods hit the state of Victoria. Read More
Federal agent shoots Minneapolis man in leg after attack, officials say
The agent was acting in self-defence after being attacked with a shovel, said the Department of Homeland Security. Read More
Singapore’s opposition leader stripped of title after conviction for lying
Singh, who was convicted for lying to MPs, has always maintained his innocence. Read More