At least two killed in Toronto street festival shooting
At least two people have been killed in a shooting at a street festival in Toronto. Police in the Canadian city initially received reports of an active shooter on St Clair Avenue at approximately 20:12 local time (01:12 BST), where a salsa festival was…
Argentina-Switzerland live: Defending champions face Swiss underdogs for semi-finals spot
Argentina and Switzerland clash in a quarter-final encounter at the World Cup, with both nations seeking to take on England in the semi-finals. The Albiceleste aim to extend their title defence, while Nati look to continue their historic tournament run…
Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed ‘until further notice’
Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz until further notice, or «until the end of American interference in this region», according to state media. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned that any US «aggression» as a result of the closure would…
Norway-England live: Haaland’s Vikings seek to shock the Three Lions
Norway and England clash in a quarter-final encounter at the World Cup, with both nations seeking to reach the semi-finals. The Three Lions aim to extend their knockout campaign, while the Scandinavians look to upset the odds against one of world…
Polish PM pledges memorial to victims of WW2 ‘genocide by Ukrainian nationalists’
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has announced the creation of a national memorial to the victims of a «genocide committed by Ukrainian nationalists» during World War Two. Tusk was speaking on the anniversary of what Poland calls the «massacre» in…
Cuba suffers second nationwide blackout in five days
Cuba suffered its second nationwide blackout in five days on Friday as twin energy and economic crises, worsened by a six-month US fuel blockade, continue to cripple the country’s electricity grid. «The pressure is increasing,» explains our…
Trump administration subpoenas New York Times journalists over Air Force One reporting
Several New York Times journalists were summoned to testify under oath after they reported alleged security concerns involving President Donald Trump’s new Air Force One plane, the US newspaper said. Federal agents delivered subpoenas to some…
Paris landmarks to close early as France swelters under third heatwave since May
The Eiffel Tower and other Paris landmarks announced early closures over the weekend as a quarter of mainland France was under the highest heat alert level on Saturday in the third heatwave to hit the country since May. The operator of the Eiffel Tower…
Havana Syndrome victims get $3m payout from US government
The US Department of Defence said it would continue to prioritise «the care of affected personnel» as it announced the compensation, paid out under the Havana Act which was signed into law in 2021. There has been widespread speculation for many years…
Spain: Wildfires that killed 12 begin to ease (officials)
A wildfire that has killed at least 12 people in southern Spain showed signs of easing on Saturday, allowing firefighters to directly attack the flames for the first time, officials said. Our correspondent Sarah Morris tells us more. Keywords for this…