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Moscow-backed court jails two Colombians who fought for Ukraine
Colombian fighters Alexander Ante, 48, and Jose Aron Medina Aranda, 37 were each sentenced to 13 years in prison.
US Senate votes against limiting Trump’s ability to attack Venezuela
Polls find large majorities of people in the US oppose military action in Venezuela, where Trump has ramped up pressure.
US lawmakers call on UK’s ex-prince Andrew to testify over Epstein ties
Call to testify from US lawmakers came a day after King Charles formally stripped his younger brother of his titles.
US school teacher shot by six-year-old student awarded $10m
Abby Zwerner, 28, was shot in 2023 as she sat in a first-grade classroom and sustained life-threatening injuries.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,352
Here are the key events from day 1,352 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Is Zohran Mamdani ready to stand up to Donald Trump?
Making history as the first Muslim elected New York mayor, Mamdani pledges to serve all communities and challenge Trump.
Kazakhstan, which already recognises Israel, to join ‘Abraham Accords’
The Central Asian country, which established formal ties with Israel in 1992, says being part of the deals is 'natural'.
UNSC votes to drop sanctions on Syria’s al-Sharaa ahead of Washington visit
Fourteen members of the UN Security Council voted in favour of the US-drafted resolution. China abstained.
How long will the US government shutdown last?
The federal government shutdown is now the longest in US history.
Trump says he was ‘very much in charge’ of Israel’s June 13 attack on Iran
US president says the surprise Israeli assault that killed Iranian generals and scientists was a 'great day for Israel'.

