France and Italy face fuel shortages, protests and unrest
Protests over rising living costs spark violent unrest in France and Italy, with fuel shortages, looting, and police clashes escalating across both nations.
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China urges Israel to halt West Bank settlements
China has urged Israel to stop and reverse its 'forced establishment' of West Bank settlements, calling the Palestinian question the greatest injustice of the…
Japan issues 9.9 quake alert before panic and apology
A false alert of a magnitude 9.9 earthquake caused mass panic across Japan before the JMA issued an apology and retracted the warning.
Streeting warns US: Abandon Ukraine and lose future security
Wes Streeting appeals to US to stand by Ukraine, warning that abandoning Kyiv threatens long-term American security [1]
Nobel Peace Prize for Navi Pillay Sparks Global Outrage
Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay defends her work amid backlash, as the U.S. imposes sanctions on the ICC.
UK to fund £17m Chernobyl repairs after Russian drone attack
Britain pledges £17 million to repair Chernobyl's protective shelter after a Russian drone strike, as tensions rise with the US over Ukraine support.
Ex-Nato chief: 'We’re at war with Russia today'
Retired Nato commander claims the alliance is already at war with Russia through hybrid tactics, amid rising tensions over Ukraine and US-Russia deals.
Saudi Arabia overturns death sentence for Sri Lankan migrant over Facebook post
Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court has overturned a death sentence for a Sri Lankan migrant worker over a Facebook comment, following international outcry.
Zelensky: No Warning Before Russian Missile Strikes on Kyiv
Ukraine says it received no warning before Russian missile attacks on Kyiv’s key energy infrastructure, despite a claimed US-backed ceasefire.
FSB raids hotel in Sakhalin, arrests Japanese reporter
A Japanese journalist has been arrested in Russia on espionage charges, amid rising tensions over disputed islands.
Saudi Arabia vows 'serious response' after Houthi airport attacks
Houthi forces launch second deadly attack on Riyadh airport, killing one and injuring 11, prompting Saudi Arabia to vow a 'serious response' [1].
Riyadh Airport Attacked: Houthi Drones Break Saudi Defences
A deadly drone attack on Riyadh’s main airport has shattered Saudi Arabia’s image of stability and raised fears of wider war.
