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Ex-defence minister calls for elections in Ukraine
Former Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has launched a public challenge against President Volodymyr Zelensky, demanding wartime elections amid a governance crisis.
Sacked Ukraine Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov calls for wartime presidential election
Recently ousted Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for wartime presidential elections, triggering the country's most severe internal political crisis since 2022.
Israeli military opens criminal probe into killing of 6
The Israel Defence Forces have opened criminal investigations into two high-profile Gaza incidents, including the killing of six-year-old Hind Rajab and a 2025 strike on emergency-service workers.
Liberia agrees to accept up to 1,200 US deportees within a year
Liberian officials announced an agreement to receive up to 1,200 third-country deportees from the United States over the next 12 months, raising questions about capacity and rights.
German prosecutors arrest second Nord Stream suspect in Croatia
Croatian police detained a second Ukrainian national in Pula on a European arrest warrant issued by German prosecutors investigating the 2022 Nord Stream explosions.
Oldest US inmate dies in care home at age 101 after serving 70 years
The longest-serving prisoner in the United States has died at the age of 101 and a half after spending more than seven decades behind bars, drawing attention to aging prison populations.
Australian Erin Patterson appeals 3 murder convictions in poison mushroom case
Erin Patterson is appealing her convictions for a fatal lunch involving poisonous mushrooms that killed three relatives, while prosecutors argue for a stricter sentence.
Three ships hit in the Strait of Hormuz as oil reaches three-week high
Three ships were struck by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, driving up oil prices as diplomatic talks collapsed and tensions rose.
Mushroom killer Erin Patterson's lawyers claim hotel blunder caused unfair trial
Triple murderer Erin Patterson has returned to court as her legal team pursues a formal challenge, arguing that jury accommodation compromised her trial.
Australian court hears mushroom killer's appeal against murder conviction
Triple murderer Erin Patterson has launched a legal challenge against her convictions at Victoria's highest court, as defense lawyers cite jury contamination and evidentiary errors.
Iran, Trump and the risks of an endless war
The US-Iran cease-fire has collapsed, sending Brent crude past $90 a barrel as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz plummets amid threats.
Pakistan Supreme Court orders jailed Imran Khan transferred to hospital
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ordered jailed former prime minister Imran Khan to be moved to a private medical facility for urgent specialized treatment.
US sanctions ICC president Tomoko Akane and senior lawyer Abdoulaye Seye
The Trump administration escalated its campaign against the International Criminal Court by imposing financial and travel restrictions on ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior lawyer Abdoulaye Seye.
Ukraine targets Moscow with huge drone strike as Russia warns UK
Ukraine launched a massive assault involving over 600 drones on Moscow, triggering Russian warnings to London over alleged British military supplies.
United States eyes Gulf troop pullback after bases damaged in Iran war
Washington is considering scaling back its military presence in the Persian Gulf following facility damage during the ongoing conflict with Iran.
US Navy faces rising pressure amid recent setbacks and ship delays
The US Navy confronts mounting operational strains, infrastructure failures, and extended deployments following severe engineering incidents aboard key warships.
Zambia President Hakainde Hichilema wins second term in disputed election
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has secured a second term after winning 61.4 percent of the vote in an election marked by an armed raid, suspended vote counting, and opposition fraud claims.
UN atomic watchdog says tonnes of nuclear material found at Syria site
The International Atomic Energy Agency has uncovered tonnes of nuclear material at a previously undisclosed location in Syria after a formal declaration from Damascus.
Iran threatens new offensive while Trump rules out extending ceasefire deal
US-Iran tensions escalate as President Trump and Iranian officials diverge over the status of the Strait of Hormuz following the expiration of a ceasefire.
Iran's Ghalibaf says Hormuz will stay closed until US meets demands
Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf announced that the Strait of Hormuz will not be opened until the United States meets Tehran's demands.