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US strikes alleged ‘narcoboat’ with threat to widen attacks on cartels
The United States has launched an airstrike on what it said was a drug-smuggling boat off the coast of South America.
Why the Louvre heist feels like justice — but isn’t
A theft from a museum of empire may look like payback, yet the spoils will still enrich the same world that built it.
Trump, Ukraine and Europe target Russian energy as diplomacy falters
Despite losing slivers of territory, Ukraine is confident about its long-term prospects in the war.
Video: Fire destroys over 1,500 homes in Philippines
A major fire swept through a neighbourhood in the metro area of the Philippines capital Manila.
Mamdani says he’ll fight Trump on ICE raids in final NYC debate
Democrat Zohran Mamdani clashed with Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa in New York’s final mayoral debate, vowing to fight
From illusion to real peace: Trump’s test in Gaza and Ukraine
Real peace demands Palestinian statehood, Ukrainian neutrality and the courage to defy the war lobby.
South Africa thump Pakistan by eight wickets to draw Test series
Maharaj, Harmer star with the ball as hosts are bowled out for 138, setting South Africa 68 to win the second Test.
Victor Wembanyama scores 40 points as Spurs dominate Mavericks in NBA
The 228cm (7-foot-5) player scored the most points in San Antonio history for an NBA season opening fixture.
EU poised to agree on using frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine in war
Russian Foreign Ministry slams new US and EU sanctions as counterproductive, says Moscow’s war goals ‘remain unchanged’.
Gaza funerals held for unidentified Palestinians, bodies returned by Israel
Funeral procession honours deceased Palestinians amid grief as bodies are buried in mass graves in Deir el-Balah.