Zelensky Breaks Silence on Trump's Russia Tilt

Ukrainian officials say staying quiet is now riskier than speaking out as President Trump puts Russia's interests further forward than before. Trump's recent Russia-friendly moves are part of his effort to find a way to end the war in Ukraine.

Sudan Drone Strikes Reportedly Kill More Than 300

Army drones struck a truck carrying people to a funeral and a market said to supply fuel to the RSF, sources say. The strikes killed more than 300 people.

Gulf States Strengthen Defence Ties

Turkiye has moved to ratify a trilateral defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan that sets out provisions for joint defence. Britain is also deploying RAF Typhoon jets to protect infrastructure in Saudi Arabia after a spike in Houthi attacks.

Houthis Cut Off Road Access to Taiz

The Iran-backed Houthi militia has cut road access to Taiz, one of Yemen's largest cities, effectively besieging it. Local officials warn of an impending humanitarian disaster as essential supplies run low.

Food Aid Cut for Half a Million Palestinians

Funding shortages threaten food aid for about half a million people in Gaza. The warning comes as Israeli strikes continue to kill Palestinians.

France Extends Curfews After Its Largest Riots in Years

France is extending targeted curfews after a calm night followed days of riots, the country's largest in years. Those arrested face expedited trials, and Marseille has braced for more unrest after some of the worst violence.

Macron Secures More Gulf Diesel as Fuel Prices Soar

New UAE and Bahrain deals raise France's diesel commitments to 295,000 tonnes a month. The volume is just over 10 percent of French consumption, as France responds to soaring fuel prices.

France Scraps Colonial-Era Code Noir Rules

The French Senate approved the repeal of the Code Noir, regulations that governed slavery in the colonies and remained on the books long after abolition. The move is largely symbolic, 178 years after slavery was banned.

Europe's Centrist Parties Losing Young and Working-Class Voters

Centrist parties in Europe are losing ground among young people and workers, who are increasingly drawn to populist promises of radical change. Student protests in France have adopted a slogan that reflects this generational divide.

Alberta Rejects Separatism in Referendum

Roughly 76% of votes counted from nearly 1.9 million ballots supported remaining in Canada. The result is a victory for Prime Minister Mark Carney, though divisions within the separatist movement remain.

Israeli Gen Z Voters Drawn to the Far Right

More than half a million young people will vote in Israel's election next week. Their support for far-right parties could prove decisive.

Kenya Confirms Ninth Ebola Case

A 24-year-old man who was already held in quarantine has tested positive, Kenya confirmed. The case raises concerns about possible spread across the region.

US Measles Cases Top 4,400 With Third Death

The CDC has reported a third measles death in the United States this year, which has been added to the federal tally. The country has recorded more than 4,400 measles cases nationwide.

Meta Suspends Muse Sharing Feature Over Privacy Exposure

Meta's Muse exposed users' personal and business information when they shared conversations. The company is suspending the sharing feature while it investigates the privacy issue.

Japan Launches Mission to Retrieve Material From Phobos

Japan's MMX spacecraft has launched to bring back a sample from Phobos, a moon of Mars. The mission's climax is planned for 2029, when the spacecraft will attempt up to two landings on the moon.