A 24-year-old ISIS fighter in Somalia has declared he feels no remorse as he awaits execution, claiming bombs “only kill non-believers.” He was accused of involvement in a deadly attack but insists he did not directly detonate the device

A global hunger monitor says 514,000 Palestinians are already experiencing famine in Gaza, a number expected to rise sharply by late September, as Israel rejects the findings and blames Hamas

Czech journalists reveal the role of an Israeli entrepreneur in supplying surveillance equipment to Greece, connected to the Predator spyware scandal

Tehran says European powers lack the right to trigger or extend sanctions under the 2015 nuclear deal, pushing back against threats of a “snapback” mechanism

Russian Foreign Ministerwarns that efforts to discuss post-war security guarantees for Ukraine without Moscow are futile. He criticizes Western leaders’ approach and stresses Russia’s insistence on being directly involved in any agreements affecting European security

Israel has begun its largest operation yet to seize Gaza City, calling up tens of thousands of reservists despite mounting exhaustion in the army, fears for hostages, and a worsening humanitarian crisis with child malnutrition rates tripling

As Spain faces deadly heatwaves and fires, activists accuse Madrid’s mayor of neglecting green spaces in poorer neighborhoods. Trees have become a political battleground in the city’s struggle against rising temperatures

Judge Frank Caprio, the Rhode Island jurist known worldwide for his compassion and globally viral courtroom show 'Caught in Providence,' has died at 88.

Travelers are considering climate risks, currency shifts, and geopolitical tensions before booking, reshaping traditional tourism patterns across Europe and beyond. Summer heatwaves, wildfires, and regional instability are altering holiday choices

Despite market dips, soaring valuations suggest investor optimism in defense firms may overstate prospects for a genuine resolution to the conflict in Eastern Europe

In preparation for the attack, Israel recently called up tens of thousands of reservists

Nepal raises climbing permit fees for Everest, with spring ascents reaching $15,000, while total expedition costs can soar to $200,000 for luxury packages

The U.S. deploys an amphibious fleet with thousands of Marines off Venezuela as Maduro mobilizes 4.5 million militia members.

In a recent phone call, Russia and Turkey’s leaders addressed developments in Ukraine, with Erdoğan highlighting Turkey’s peace initiatives and Putin expressing gratitude for Turkey hosting negotiations

A solidly pro-AKP and pro-Erdogan daily in Turkey on Tuesday used an Egyptian site's piece to portray an 'interest' by Cairo in, among others, a much-hyped next-gen air superiority warplane developed by Ankara

Austria’s capital will welcome the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest at Wiener Stadthalle, following singer JJ’s 2025 victory, with semi-finals on May 12 and 14 and the grand final on May 16

The White House has joined TikTok with a new @whitehouse account, featuring Donald Trump’s first post declaring “I am your voice.” While Trump embraces the platform’s reach, Congress remains wary of Chinese control over user data

Israel’s defense minister approved a military plan to seize Gaza City, ordering the mobilization of 60,000 reservists. The move comes as Israel signals preparations for a new phase of operations aimed at defeating Hamas and freeing hostages

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov commends U.S. efforts for lasting peace in Ukraine while criticizing European leaders for focusing only on ceasefires and continued military aid during recent White House discussions

US efforts aim to arrange a second meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, over three years after their last encounter in 2019 to discuss peace in eastern Ukraine.