Putin accuses Nato of backing aggression against Russia as Moscow stages reduced Victory Day military parade amid tensions.

Passengers aboard hantavirus-stricken cruise ship are set to disembark in Spain before evacuation flights to home countries.

Cuba has accused the United States of escalating economic warfare through fresh sanctions and new restrictions on the island nation.

US, Iran clash in Gulf as ceasefire strains, with renewed fire exchanges and rising tensions in strategic waterways.

China’s exports rose 14.1% in April, boosting the country’s trade surplus to $84.8 billion due to strong overseas demand.

India’s competition regulator orders investigation into Pernod Ricard over alleged retailer agreements that may distort liquor market competition.

UAE secretly ships crude through Hormuz with trackers disabled as regional conflict disrupts global oil supplies.

Mercedes-Benz has recalled 144,049 US vehicles over display fault; dealers will update infotainment software free of charge.

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violating WW2 Victory Day ceasefire as fighting and drone strikes continue despite truce.

Germany’s exports unexpectedly rose in March, boosted by EU demand, while industrial output declined due to weaker energy production.

Trump warns EU tariffs will rise sharply by July 4 if bloc fails to approve US trade deal.

Labour loses control of 8 councils as Reform records major gains in early English election results.

Trump says US-Iran ceasefire remains intact despite fresh exchange of fire involving warships in Strait of Hormuz.

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has accused the US of portraying Cuba as a threat to justify possible military intervention. 

Taiwan conducted its first torpedo test for a domestically developed submarine, marking a milestone in its indigenous programme

World Health Organization says a passenger from the MV Hondius has tested positive in Switzerland as contact tracing continues.

Israeli air raids in Gaza injure Hamas leader’s son as fresh attacks kill five Palestinians across territory.

British crew member among three evacuated as hantavirus outbreak forces cruise ship to sail towards Spain.

Federal judge unseals alleged Epstein suicide note as questions over his death continue to fuel public speculation.

Millions of UK voters cast ballots in elections expected to deliver major losses for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party.