Qatar and Egypt, key Gaza ceasefire mediators, urge a full Israeli troop withdrawal and deployment of an international force to secure the fragile peace plan's next phase. Read the latest developments.
Donald Trump's jovial greeting to Colombia at the 2026 World Cup draw contrasts sharply with recent diplomatic threats. Discover the full story behind the viral moment.
A leaked audio recording reveals Donald Trump declaring a 'state of war' with Venezuela, prompting fears of a potential US invasion and a major global crisis. Listen to the full analysis.
Australia refuses to issue passports for fewer than 40 citizens, mostly children, held in 'militarised' Syrian camps despite a US warning that inaction 'compounds risk to all of us'.
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper pledges international crackdown on illicit finance fuelling UK crime and Russia's war in Ukraine. A major summit is set for June 2026.
Former US President Joe Biden made a fresh verbal blunder, calling America 'Amerigotit' while criticising the Trump administration. Read more on his history of gaffes.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will hold talks with PM Keir Starmer in London to discuss a draft US peace deal. The meeting aims to align UK and Ukrainian positions ahead of a potential summit. Read the full analysis.
An overnight exchange of fire along the Afghan-Pakistan border has killed five Afghan civilians and wounded eight, officials confirm. The clash breaches a Qatar-mediated ceasefire. Read the latest.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas reaffirms the US as Europe's primary ally after a Trump administration document endorsed nationalist parties. Read the full analysis of the diplomatic stance.
Irish police are investigating reports of drones near Dublin Airport during President Zelensky's historic visit. The Ukrainian leader addressed the Oireachtas as diplomatic tensions flared.
Justin Trudeau made a rare comment on his romance with Katy Perry after they met Japan's former PM. The pop star faced backlash for her 'inappropriate' mini skirt. Read the full story.
Despite a US-brokered truce, Israeli strikes continue in Gaza, killing hundreds. Families face dire conditions as a 'yellow line' partition hardens and aid fails to meet needs. Read the full report.
US officials detail Trump administration's Ukraine peace talks, including a $300bn plan using frozen Russian assets and security frameworks. Read the latest on the negotiations.
With a potential Trump return, Europe faces a pivotal moment: forge a united, independent defence strategy for Ukraine or risk a catastrophic Putin victory. The time for decisive action is now.
Iran's coach reveals FIFA President Gianni Infantino has promised all teams can compete in the 2026 World Cup in North America, despite an ongoing US travel ban on the nation. Read the latest on the diplomatic sports row.
US and Ukrainian officials conclude three days of talks in Florida, stating real progress depends on Russia's serious commitment to peace. Latest on drone strikes and frozen asset plans.
As political and military crises mount, President Donald Trump spent a day basking in a made-up FIFA award and inspecting Kennedy Centre drapes, leaving the press pool waiting for hours. Read the inside account.
The Trump administration has doubled down in its spat with pop star Sabrina Carpenter, editing an SNL promo after she objected to her music being used in an ICE video. Read the latest on the political culture war clash.
A US-brokered peace deal for DR Congo lasted just one day before fierce fighting erupted, forcing thousands to flee. Read the latest on the escalating humanitarian crisis.
Iran's national football team will play at least one 2026 World Cup match in the United States, navigating complex visa issues and geopolitical rivalry. Discover the fixture details and diplomatic backdrop.
A CNN staffer was heard laughing off-camera as Donald Trump accepted the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize in Washington, just weeks after missing out on the Nobel. Read the full story.
The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 faces a deep crisis as Israel's planned inclusion causes a major rift, with several countries threatening to withdraw. Read the full story on the escalating diplomatic row.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has publicly backed RTE's withdrawal from Eurovision over Israel's participation, calling it an act of solidarity with journalists in Gaza. Read the full story.
Donald Trump receives a fabricated FIFA Peace Prize at the World Cup draw. We detail the seven most surreal moments from the event and his latest controversial claims.
American-born Canada football manager Jesse Marsch condemns Donald Trump's 'unsettling' rhetoric about annexing Canada. Read the full story on the diplomatic spat.
Donald Trump accepted a new FIFA Peace Prize from Gianni Infantino in Washington DC, a move criticised for its lack of transparency and timing after Nobel snub. Read the full story.
The Eurovision Song Contest faces a major rift as several countries threaten to boycott the 2026 event after Israel was cleared to compete. Explore the diplomatic and cultural fallout.
President Donald Trump was presented with FIFA's first-ever Peace Prize at the 2026 World Cup draw ceremony in Washington D.C., an event also attended by world leaders and dignitaries. Read the latest updates and analysis.
Indian PM Modi clarifies India's position on Ukraine in Putin talks. Germany reinstates military service. Plus, a US city colder than Mars and more global headlines.
The new US National Security Strategy, influenced by far-right conspiracy theories, claims Europe faces 'civilisation erasure'. Read the full analysis of this alarming shift in American foreign policy.