Key takeaways from Khalil al-Hayya’s first speech as Hamas leader

The newly appointed leader says Hamas would work to help the people of Gaza and achieve a united Palestinian state.

Trump push for Syrian intervention against Hezbollah ‘short-sighted’

Analysts say US president's pressure on Damascus to intervene in Lebanon could undermine domestic security.

Anonymous food donations reach Indian student protesters

Anonymous donors are using food delivery apps to send food to student protesters in New Delhi

French police formally investigate woman over 2025 killing of Briton

Karen Carter was found with stab wounds in the Dordogne village she had lived in for over a decade.

Mamdani U-turn on threat to arrest Netanyahu citing lack of authority

The New York City mayor instead called on US authorities to act on International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant against the Israeli prime minister.

Two Russians handed down jail terms for terrorism and spying in Angola

The two, a political consultant and a translator, denied allegations of fomenting protests last year.

War on Iran: Hegseth wants $70B more to keep fighting

Iran activated air defence systems across Tehran on the 11th night of US strikes.

‘Justice for Lorenzo’ protests disrupt Houston council meeting

Protesters shouted ‘Justice for Lorenzo’ at a Houston, Texas, city council meeting on Tuesday after an ICE shooting.

Iran’s judiciary warns against ‘infiltrators’, announces new executions

Many cases related to security offences are prosecuted using a law announced after last year's 12-day war with Israel.

Hamas’s new leader calls for permanent Gaza ceasefire

In his first speech since being elected Hamas political chief, Khalil al-Hayya called for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.