Ukraine firmly rejected Trump’s Crimea proposal, citing constitutional, legal, and public opposition to formal surrender of the peninsula

North Korea has confirmed sending soldiers to support Russia against Ukraine, citing a mutual defence treaty. 

India has suspended the 1960 Indus Water Treaty, escalating tensions and threatening Pakistan’s water supply and economy

Netanyahu has insisted that Iran’s nuclear infrastructure must be dismantled, stressing Israel’s resolve as US-Iran negotiations over a deal continue.

Trump has demanded that US ships travel freely through Panama and Suez Canals, instructs Secretary Rubio to act. 

Young Canadians have boosted support for Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre due to his focus on cost-of-living ahead of Canada’s tight election

A letter written by a survivor of the Titanic, penned days before the sinking, has sold for a record-breaking £300,000. 

A car driven into a festival crowd in Vancouver, Canada has left several dead and multiple others injured. 

An explosion at Iran’s Bandar Abbas port, likely caused by chemicals, has killed four and injured over 500

Trump, Biden, Macron, Starmer and other world leaders gathered in Rome to pay final respects to Pope Francis on Saturday.

Trump and Zelensky have met for the first time since Oval Office clash at Pope Francis’ funeral, engaging in “very productive” talks.

Pope Francis’ coffin has arrived at Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, marking his final resting place in Rome. 

The funeral mass of Pope Francis is ongoing, after his coffin was carried into St Peter’s Square

US and Iran negotiators are set to meet in Oman to resume talks over nuclear deal on Saturday

Virginia Giuffre, who accused Epstein and Prince Andrew of sexual abuse, has been found dead by suicide at her home.

Florida’s top Senate Democrat Pizzo leaves party, declaring independence and noting that “Constituents are craving practical leaders, not political hacks.”

Trump has said Russia and Ukraine are very close to making a deal, while Zelensky reiterated demands for a full ceasefire

Federal authorities have arrested Wisconsin judge after claims she allowed a Mexican national to escape courtroom and evade immigration enforcement

WFP warns Gaza food kitchens will run out within days as Israel’s blockade enters its seventh week without relief 

A jersey worn by Kobe Bryant during his 1996 Lakers debut has been sold for $7 million at an auction