Japan and China mark WWII’s end on different dates, highlighting unresolved history and growing military and political tensions

Melania Trump threatens to sue Hunter Biden for $1bn after he allegedly linked her to Jeffrey Epstein.

European leaders have expressed cautious optimism following a call with President Trump ahead of his planned summit with Putin.

Trump says Putin must halt the war in Ukraine or face “severe consequences” following this week’s summit

Rahul Gandhi has said India’s electoral system suffers from “serious discrepancies” and he pledged to continue challenging its integrity

Blistering heat and high winds drive massive wildfires from Greece to Spain, forcing evacuations and reigniting political tensions

Berlin backs Ukraine with $500 million in military aid, reinforcing NATO’s growing effort to counter intensified Russian attacks

Uruguay’s lower house has passed a bill to legalise euthanasia, moving it to the senate for expected approval.

Spain had signalled support for Emmanuel Macron’s proposal of an international coalition under a UN mandate to stabilise Gaza

Iran has warned that it may quit the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty if UN sanctions are reinstated through the snapback mechanism.

California has said Trump’s National Guard deployment to Los Angeles was unlawful and intended to suppress protests after immigration raids.

Guterres signals potential UN listing for Israel and Russia over credible reports of sexual violence in conflict zones

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and European leaders plan talks with Donald Trump ahead of his scheduled meeting with Vladimir Putin.

Israel pounds Gaza city as Hamas leader heads to Cairo to revive ceasefire talks

France, Germany and UK have warned they will trigger UN sanctions snapback if Iran fails to resume nuclear programme talks.

Kim Keon Hee becomes first South Korean First Lady arrested as prosecutors pursue bribery, corruption, and election meddling charges

European leaders reaffirm Ukraine’s right to self-determination, warning borders cannot be altered by force before Putin–Trump talks in Alaska.

Pop icon Madonna appeals to Pope Leo XIV to visit Gaza, citing children’s suffering as nations warn famine is unfolding.

As Israel escalates attacks on Gaza City, global leaders demand urgent aid access amid rising civilian deaths and famine

US woman Aimee Betro convicted of attempted UK assassination after gun jammed and victim escaped point-blank shooting