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No contacts currently exist between Russian, US senators — Federation Council official
First Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on International Affairs Andrey Denisov noted that the Russian lawmakers’ trip to the US in the spring could "only be wel…
South Korea shortens war games with US, citing Washington request
It comes after Trump announced plans to curtail joint military exercises with South Korea, citing a "very good" relationship with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.
In cutting joint drills, Trump has given South Korea’s president what he wants. So why does Seoul look so uneasy?
President Lee Jae Myung has long pushed for stronger homegrown defences, yet Donald Trump’s move has sparked alarm in some quartersAt their first summit, in August last year, Sout…
Thai teen found in suitcase died from suffocation, police reveal
New evidence sheds more light on the death of Tunchanok Donholma, who was allegedly murdered in June.
Families' agonising search for answers as thousands still missing in Gaza
Ten months after a ceasefire was declared, thousands of Palestinians in Gaza are still reported missing.
French civil servant drugged us to make us urinate on ourselves, say accusers
More than 200 women accuse Christian Nègre of drugging them to make them urinate - two share their stories.
Presidential envoy says format of president’s addresses may be revised
Garry Minkh drew a parallel between the possible revision of the rules and the 2020 constitutional amendments
UK relies on heat-stressed countries for fruit and veg it could grow itself – report
Food Foundation sounds alarm over supply risks and price shocks as about 40% of Britain’s food is importedThe UK is vulnerable to food price shocks because of its dependence on im…
Trump says U.S. and Canada reached deal to delay 50% U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports
President Trump said he was delaying the 50% U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports after the two countries reached a last-minute deal less than two hours before the sanctions were to g…
Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election
Martial law has been in place in Ukraine since February 2022, under which elections are suspended.
US does not notify South Korea in advance about scaling back exercises — MFA
According to Cho Hyun, the South Korean government and US officials were not aware of the plan announced in a statement made by US President Donald Trump
Seoul, Washington to conclude drills ahead of schedule on Aug. 21 — Joint Chiefs of Staff
According to the statement, the decision was made at the proposal of the US side
The flag culture wars have come to an unlikely place: progressive Iceland | Alexander Hurst
Ahead of the Nordic nation’s EU referendum, the Icelandic flag has been co-opted by the far rightTo enter Reykjavik’s Grafarvogur Lutheran church, worshippers and visitors are inv…
Tourists on pastry quest overrun scenic spot in Italian mountains
Alpine communities hit out after influencer videos draw huge queues to Friedrich August refuge in DolomitesHundreds of people overwhelmed a mountain hut in the Italian Dolomites, …
DPRK warns of retaliatory measures in response to US-South Korea military drill
The Korean Central News Agency stated that the drill posed "the most immediate and open threat to the DPRK and the regional security"
Trump hits pause on Canada tariffs threat, and hints at revival of Keystone XL oil pipeline project
US president delays 50% tariffs by three days, and says contentious oil project ‘may be awoken from the grave’Canada has temporarily avoided a bruising 50% US tariff, reaching a T…
Two pro-Israel candidates will vie to succeed Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
Trump ally Byron Donalds receives GOP nomination as David Jolly wins Democratic primary, with the key difference between them on Israel-related issues being the latter's oppositio…
Iranian academic writes of US detention 'hell' over link to 1979 hostage crisis
The immigration status of Maryam Tahmasebi was revoked because her husband is the son of a prominent figure in Iran.
US sanctions ICC president, senior trial lawyer on team seeking Netanyahu’s arrest
Rubio slams 'fatally politicized supranational court,' which says the move 'undermines the rule of law'; PM thanks US 'for making clear the corrupt officials who lead the ICC will…
'I don't want to send you to prison', witness tells Tupac accused in combative testimony
A member of Tupac Shakur's entourage said he was threatened with contempt of court if he did not testify in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis.
Price of Brent oil up above $92 per barrel on London’s ICE first since July 30
As of 1:50 a.m. GMT, the price was up by 1.13% at $92.05 a barrel
Vogue chooses most stylish dog of 2026
This year’s winner was an Italian greyhound named Sir Spud
Israel confirms striking Syrian air base, saying Turkey was planning to deploy forces
Netanyahu's office asserts Damascus was repeatedly warned 'such a deployment would pose a threat to Israel's security'; US envoy says working to establish deconfliction mechanism …
US-led drills to end six days early, South Korea says, amid Trump push for Kim Jong-un talks
South Korea’s joint chiefs of staff said the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise would end on 21 August at the request of the USSouth Korea’s military has confirmed that joint military …