Pope Leo says surrogacy violates the dignity of child and mother, calls for rejection of practices that exploit human life.

Oil climbs over two per cent as unrest in Iran, war escalation in Russia and Venezuela tensions stoke supply concerns.

Trump insists Washington must act to control Greenland to deter Russia and China amid strong rejection from Greenland and allies.

Trump says improved cooperation, oil talks and prisoner releases mean further military action against Venezuela unnecessary for now.

Trump says improved cooperation, oil talks and prisoner releases mean further military action against Venezuela unnecessary for now.

White House aides worry Trump’s intense Venezuela focus could undermine Republican midterm chances as voters prioritize domestic issues.

Macron calls on French companies to re-engage Africa, citing missed opportunities and competition from global rivals.

At least four people were killed in Ukraine’s Kyiv as Russia used its Oreshnik missile in a wide-ranging overnight attack

Huge crowds protest across Tehran and Iranian cities as economic anger fuels calls to overthrow Supreme Leader Khamenei.

US senators vote to curb Trump’s military authority in Venezuela as he signals long-term American oversight of country.

NERC says Togo, Niger and the Benin Republic owe Nigeria a combined $11.57 million for electricity generation

Residents protest in Minneapolis after Renee Good is shot dead by ICE agent, sparking vigils and national debate.

President Donald Trump has withdrawn the US from dozens of international bodies, including key UN organisations focused on climate change.

A fatal shooting by a US immigration agent in Minneapolis sparks protests as city leaders dispute federal claims of self-defence.

Children in Gaza return to learning through tent classrooms, as ceasefire enables limited schooling after prolonged conflict and displacement.

investigation finds oligarch funding Prince Andrew’s £15m mansion purchase traces back to firm implicated in international bribery scandal.

Japan calls China’s targeted military export ban “absolutely unacceptable” as Beijing considers broader rare earth restrictions with major economic implications.

United States seizes Russian-flagged tanker in Atlantic, backed by UK forces, as US accuses vessel of sanctions-busting operations.

Russia sends naval vessels to protect a reflagged oil tanker as US forces intensify efforts to enforce sanctions.

The US government has halted over $10 billion in childcare and welfare funding to five Democratic-led states.