Explosions heard in Syria’s Damascus

Television footage shows plumes of smoke rising in the sky; cause of the blasts not immediately clear.

NATO’s Turkiye summit live: Trump, leaders to meet in Ankara

Defence spending and support for Ukraine's military needs are expected to top the agenda of summit in Turkish capital.

India's landmark Ram temple overhauls board after alleged theft of donations

Questions have been raised over alleged theft of cash, valuable jewellery, gold and silver offered by devotees.

Marine Le Pen appeal verdict: Why Tuesday's ruling matters for France

The leader of France’s National Rally leads the opinion polls ahead of the 2027 presidential election and will now find out if she can stand.

China sentences former local official to death in $324m corruption case

Yang Youlin, an ex-official in the eastern city Nanjing, accepted bribes in exchange for business favours, court says.

France’s Court of Appeal to rule on Le Pen conviction – what it’s all about

The far-right leader could be prevented from running for president in 2027 if embezzlement charges are upheld.

NATO summit begins: Who is attending and what is at stake?

Trump warns NATO members ahead of summit, as European nations prepare to announce record defence spending.

Egyptians dream of toppling Argentina in historic World Cup match

Streets lined with flags, conversations centred on one match, and hopes pinned on the team ahead of Egypt vs Argentina.

‘Limited damage’: Upcoming Bollywood film angers Kashmir pellet gun victims

Makers of Chauhaan accused of mocking more than 1,000 Kashmiris partially or completely blinded by pellet shotguns.

Sorry USA riled for World Cup thrashing by Belgium despite Balogun reprieve

Belgium midfielder Nicolas Raskin said his side’s win felt like a measure of justice after FIFA’s decision on Balogun.