Abbas sets Palestinian legislative elections for November
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday issued a decree declaring a legislative election for November 28. Should they take…
US launches second wave of strikes in 24 hours
Skip next section Trump: Strikes are ‘retribution’ for Iranian retaliation07/09/2026July 9, 2026Trump: Strikes are ‘retribution’ for Iranian retaliationUS President…
Plane with 5 onboard loses contact off Karachi
A Boeing 737 cargo plane with five crew members on board lost contact with air traffic control on Tuesday…
Mbappe hits back at racist insults from Paraguay senator
“Moron,” “colonized Cameroonian,” “full of inferiority complexes, nouveau riche, arrogant, and ugly” — these remarks from Paraguayan Senator Celeste…
Senegal’s new twist in the fight over power
Senegal’s constitional reform continues to split the country’s political landscape: Outside the parliament building in Dakar, angry protesters marched last week against…
The Europeanisation of Nato is ever more important
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.The…
Trump set to put NATO unity to the test at Turkey summit
Mark Rutte came prepared for his latest visit to Washington in late June. As Donald Trump complained about European…
AfD elects leaders amid massive protests
While protesters intended to disrupt the AfD party conference in Erfurt, proceedings ultimately began on timeImage: Tobias Junghannß/dpa/picture allianceThe…
NASA launches spacecraft to recover sinking telescope
A recovery mission to rescue NASA’s telescope Swift Observatory launched on Friday, with a three-armed spacecraft successfully rocketing into…
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce set for New York wedding
Pop superstar Taylor Swift and American football player Travis Kelce are expected to hold their wedding at Madison Square Garden (MSG) in…
Vatican excommunicates rebel SSPX bishops
The Vatican on Thursday imposed some of the highest penalties available under the Catholic Church’s canon law on a breakaway…
3 die during Mexico City World Cup celebrations
Three people died in Mexico City on Tuesday night after being caught in a crowd crush during celebrations of…
Germany’s heat wave has a political fallout
This last weekend saw recording-breaking temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit). These are life-threatening situations for retirement and…
Trump announces new Doha talks, Iran demurs
Skip next section Germany wants ‘safe, free passage through the Strait of Hormuz’06/30/2026June 30, 2026Germany wants ‘safe, free passage…
South Africa braces for anti-migrant protests
South Africa has been on edge in the days leading up to planned anti-migrant demonstrations on June 30, with authorities…
Will Germany impose an age limit for social media?
Leni realized two years ago that she was on her smartphone far too much. She seldom left her room…
Hungary holds first post-Orban Budapest Pride march
Tens of thousands braved the scorching temperatures to celebrate the Budapest Pride parade on Saturday, the first since the election…
Heat soars as political reforms split opinion
Skip next section German Weather Service forecasts more record-breaking heat for Saturday06/27/2026June 27, 2026German Weather Service forecasts more record-breaking…
Trump foe John Bolton pleads guilty in classified docs case
John Bolton, who served as national security adviser during US President Donald Trump’s first term in office, pleaded guilty…
King Charles won’t live in Buckingham Palace, reveals taxes
King Charles III will not live at Buckingham Palace after its 10-year refurbishment program finishes next year, royal officials…