Ryan Routh begins self-defense in attempted Trump assassination trial
Minutes into his trial, Ryan Routh, the man accused of trying to assassinate Donald Trump, got cut off by the judge for veering off topic. “Modern trials seem to eliminate…
Ban social media for under 15s, says French report warning of TikTok dangers
French children under 15 should be banned from social media and there should be an overnight “digital curfew” for 15-18 year olds, a parliamentary commission has recommended. The six-month inquiry…
South Sudan vice-president charged with murder and treason
South Sudan’s First Vice-President Riek Machar has been charged with murder, treason and crimes against humanity in a move that some fear could reignite the country’s civil war. Justice Minister…
Nato strengthens defences after Russian drones shot down over Poland
Reuters Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called Wednesday’s incident a “large-scale provocation” by Russia Nato members are sending troops, artillery, and air defence systems to secure its eastern flank after…
Israeli strikes in Yemen kill 35 people, Houthis say
At least 35 people were killed in Israeli air strikes on Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen on Wednesday, according to the Iran-backed group’s health ministry. The Israeli military said it struck…
France suspects foreign intelligence over pigs heads left outside mosques
Hugh SchofieldParis correspondent Getty Images Two foreign nationals are suspected of leaving the pigs’ heads outside mosques in and around Paris French police suspect that people who put pigs’ heads…
Ireland threatens to withdraw from Eurovision if Israel participates
RTÉ will not take part in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest “if the participation of Israel goes ahead”, the Irish broadcaster has announced. In a statement, RTÉ said that Ireland’s…
South Africa’s Constitutional Court rules that men can take wife’s surname
South Africa’s highest court has ruled that husbands can take the surname of their wives, overturning a law that barred them from doing so. In a victory for two couples…
Witnesses describe panic in aftermath of shooting
Christal Hayesin Orem, Utah and Amy Walker Witnesses describe scene before and after Charlie Kirk shot Attendees at the campus event where US conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot…
Nepal turmoil adds strain to India’s neighbourhood diplomacy
Anbarasan EthirajanGlobal Affairs Reporter Getty Images India and Nepal share historically shared strong ties Nepal has become the third country in India’s immediate neighbourhood to see a violent uprising topple…