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Germany and EU allies push for ‘tougher, stricter’ asylum rules
Berlin calls itself ‘locomotive’ of European crackdown on immigration, expelling 81 Afghans before meeting.
US withdraws from WHO pandemic response reforms
Washington says amendments to global health regulations risk interfering in US 'sovereign right to make health policy'.
Analysis: PKK recalibrates from armed struggle to politics in Turkiye
Support from the PKK and Turkiye's politicians signals a change after decades of conflict, but pitfalls remain.
Why is Taiwan training for war with China?
The increase in Taiwan’s annual drills against invasion from mainland China is crossing paths with civilian life.
Felix Baumgartner death: Witnesses heard loud boom before crash
Felix Baumgartner's fatal paragliding crash was preceded by large boom as it spun to the ground, according to witnesses.
Why do US prosecutors want a one-day sentence for Breonna Taylor shooting?
Taylor, an emergency medical technician, was killed in her home during a botched police raid in March 2020.
New reports cast doubt on impact of US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites
Citing intelligence assessments, NBC News and Washington Post report that only Fordow site was destroyed in US attack.
G20 finance ministers reach consensus on key economic issues
US set to shift its approach towards G20 when it takes over group's rotating presidency from South Africa in December.
Why is Trump’s MAGA base in revolt over Epstein?
Donald Trump's MAGA base appears to be in revolt over his administration's Epstein findings.
UK police to take no action against Kneecap after ‘terrorism’ investigation
Irish trio calls probe 'state intimidation' after band member taken to court over pro-Palestine message at Glastonbury.