US, Israel to hold off on Iran strikes
US President Donald Trump has pulled back from plans for major new strikes on Iran, in his latest climbdown after weeks of threatening to hit Tehran hard. The president said late Saturday that the US would hold off, provided a deal can be reached…
At least 13 killed in Gaza after Hamas agree disarmament deal
At least 13 people, including several children, have been killed in the latest strikes on Gaza, Palestinian officials have said. Gaza’s Civil Defence Authority said Israeli military aircraft carried out the attacks on Gaza City, Khan Younis and…
Wiebes wins second consecutive Tour de France Femmes stage
Lorena Wiebes sprinted to victory on the second stage of the Tour de France Femmes on Sunday after a hilly 147.9km run from Aigle to Geneva in Switzerland, much of it lakeside. The Netherlands‘ Wiebes also won the first stage on Saturday and cut an…
Uganda unveils statue of Israel PM’s brother who died in Entebbe rescue mission
Uganda has unveiled a statue of Yonatan Netanyahu, the older brother of Israel’s prime minister, who was killed during the Entebbe hostage rescue mission 50 years ago. Uganda’s army chief Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba said the monument honoured his…
Brazil’s Lula, 80, says ‘in great shape’ as he launches reelection bid
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 80, said Sunday he was «in great shape» as he officially launched his candidacy for a fourth and final term in October elections. «I want to fight against old age. I don’t want to be shuffling along.…
Moscow: At the scene of deadly bomb blast
At least three people have been killed and 21 injured after a homemade explosive device was detonated at an Italian restaurant in Moscow, Russian state media reports, quoting security officials. The blast happened at about 20:00 local time (17:00 GMT) on…
Ukrainian drone strikes kill at least five in Russia, set another Wildberries warehouse ablaze
Ukrainian drone strikes overnight into Sunday killed at least five people across Russia, also hitting industrial sites and a further warehouse belonging to Russia’s e-commerce giant Wildberries, local officials said. Wildberries, Russia’s largest…
Two helicopters fighting Greece wildfires collide
Two helicopters have collided in Greece as they were battling to control wildfires. Video of the incident some 65 km (42 miles) west of the capital, Athens, shows one of the helicopters hitting the propellers of the other, which bursts into flames. Both…
Fire spread deeper into Athens region
Two firefighting helicopters have collided while battling a wildfire west of Athens in Greece. The Greek fire service says each helicopter was carrying a two-person crew, and a search-and-rescue operation is now underway.Greece is battling wildfires on…
Crowds line Amsterdam’s canals for Pride boat parade
Amsterdam came alive with music, colour and celebration on Saturday, as thousands of people flocked to the canals to watch the city’s annual Pride boat parade. The Dutch capital is hosting this years’ WorldPride event, drawing visitors from…