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Iran Lists Peace Demands That Trump Deemed 'Unacceptable' as War Continues
Tehran's conditions include U.S. war reparations, recognition of its sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, and an end to American sanctions.
WorldPutin's Forces Make Minimal Battlefield Gains Despite Ongoing Offensive
The Russian military continues to struggle with fundamental tactical problems as drone warfare dominates eastern Ukraine battlefields.
WorldHantavirus Outbreak Cruise Ship Arrives in Spain's Canary Islands for Emergency Disembarking
Passengers and crew leave ship in small groups as health officials coordinate international repatriation efforts through Monday.
WorldPutin's Forces Make Minimal Battlefield Gains Despite Months of Offensive Operations
Russian military struggles to solve fundamental tactical problem of advancing when surveillance drones dominate the battlefield across eastern Ukraine.
WorldXi Jinping's Growing Distrust Undermines China's Military Modernization
Chinese leader spent 13 years building forces to rival the U.S., but increasingly questions loyalty of handpicked generals.
WorldPutin Holds Scaled-Back Victory Day Parade Amid Growing Security Fears
Russia's traditional military display appears diminished as Moscow and other cities can no longer be insulated from ongoing Ukraine conflict.
WorldBritain's Electoral System Faces Strain as Insurgent Parties Surge at Polls
Reform U.K. and other parties challenge traditional two-party dominance, raising questions about whether the British system can adapt to multiparty democracy.
WorldPutin Holds Tank-Free Victory Day Parade as U.S.-Brokered Three-Day Ceasefire With Ukraine Takes Hold
For the first time in nearly two decades, no heavy hardware crossed Red Square — and a 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner swap began at dawn at the Kolotilovka–Pokrovka crossing.
WorldIsraeli Strike on Gaza City Kills Azzam al-Hayya, Fourth Son of Hamas's Lead Ceasefire Negotiator
The 32-year-old died of injuries from a Wednesday-night airstrike on the Daraj neighborhood, hardening Khalil al-Hayya's position just as U.S. envoys press for a Gaza phase-two deal.
WorldBomb Thrown Through Letterbox at Dutch PM Jetten's Party Headquarters in The Hague
A 37-year-old man was arrested at the scene; the centrist D66 youth wing was meeting inside when the firework device exploded shortly after 9 p.m. Thursday.
WorldLatest on the Iran War: U.S. Fires on Tankers as Tehran Accuses Washington of 'Reckless' Attacks
Iran's foreign minister accused Washington of undermining diplomacy while Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. expected to hear from Tehran on Friday.
WorldAl-Qaeda Affiliate Kills Roughly 50 in Coordinated Overnight Raids on Mali Villages
The JNIM strikes in Mopti region are the deadliest assault since the jihadist group joined forces with the Tuareg-led Azawad Liberation Front for joint operations.
WorldPakistan Vows 'Greater Strength' as Operation Sindoor Anniversary Reignites Nuclear Standoff With India
Both armies hold dueling press conferences a year after the four-day clash, with each side claiming the upper hand and warning of escalation if tested again.
WatchWorldTrump Announces Three-Day Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire and 1,000-for-1,000 Prisoner Swap
The pause runs Friday through Sunday, coinciding with Moscow's Victory Day, and is the most concrete diplomatic step since Trump returned to office vowing to end the war.
WorldPope Leo XIV Marks First Anniversary With Pilgrimage to Pompeii and Naples
The first American pope places his second year under Mary's protection and renews the call for peace that has dominated his pontificate, citing the new Russia-Ukraine ceasefire.
WorldUK Labour Party Suffers Devastating Local Election Losses as Starmer Takes Responsibility
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's party lost more than 1,000 municipal seats but he insists he will not resign despite the electoral setback.
WorldNATO Allies Quietly Plan for an Alliance Where the U.S. No Longer Leads
Trump's decision to launch the Iran war without consulting NATO — followed by his 'naughty and nice' list punishing Spain and the U.K. — is driving Brussels and Berlin toward independent defense planning, including a revived Franco-German nuclear umbrella.
WorldFarage Reform UK Surges Past 600 Seats, Shattering Britain's Two-Party System
Reform took every Labour-held seat in Tameside and Wigan as the governing party shed more than 200 councillors, leaving Keir Starmer fighting to hold his job and Sir John Curtice declaring the British two-party system broken.
WorldIran War Live: Tehran Calls U.S. Attacks 'Reckless' After Strait of Hormuz Exchange
Iran's foreign minister accuses the United States of undermining diplomacy as both nations reportedly debate a peace proposal, with Secretary of State Rubio expecting Iranian response Friday.
WatchWorldIsraeli Strike on Beirut Kills Hezbollah Radwan Force Commander Ahmed Ghaleb Balout
The IDF said the precision strike in the Dahiyeh neighborhood also killed two other senior Hezbollah commanders and accused Balout of reviving the group's October 7-style 'Conquer the Galilee' plan.
WorldKim Jong Un Inspects Choe Hyon Destroyer, Unveils Long-Range Howitzers Aimed at Seoul
North Korea said its largest warship will be commissioned in mid-June and announced 155-mm self-propelled gun-howitzers with a range of more than 60 kilometers, designed to strike South Korea's capital region.
WorldStarmer Faces Historic Labour Losses as UK Politics Enters New Multiparty Era
Polls predict major defeats for Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party in Thursday local elections as anti-immigrant Reform UK gains ground.
WorldHungary's China Partnership Unravels as Voters Reject Orban's Beijing Strategy
A massive Chinese battery factory helped bring down Viktor Orban as environmental concerns in Debrecen exposed the limits of Beijing's European influence through Hungary.
WorldGerman Leaders Clash With Intelligence Chiefs Over Iran Domestic Threat
Intelligence agents privately warn of potential hybrid attacks from Iran-linked groups, but political leaders including Chancellor Merz publicly downplay the risks.
WorldIran Reviews US Peace Proposal as War Tensions Continue
President Trump reports 'very good talks' with Tehran while Iranian officials confirm they are examining an American plan to end the conflict, though fighting continues.
WorldIran War Live: Tehran Considers U.S. Proposal as Trump Threatens New Strikes
Iranian official says Tehran reviewing American peace plan after president's renewed military threats, as U.S. warplane disables Iranian tanker.
WorldChina Calls for Opening Strait of Hormuz as Beijing Mediates Iran-US Tensions
China's top diplomat warned against renewed hostilities while meeting with Iran's foreign minister, as the US urges Beijing to pressure Tehran on reopening the critical waterway.
WorldModi's West Bengal Victory Brings India Closer to Opposition-Free Rule
Prime Minister's triumph in state elections marks significant step toward his long-held goal of eliminating political opposition across India.
WorldModi's West Bengal Victory Moves India Closer to Opposition-Free Rule
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's triumph in state elections eliminates another major opposition stronghold, advancing his vision of unchallenged governance.
WorldGrowing UAE-Saudi Arabia Rift Threatens Middle East Oil Alliance
Competition between Gulf powers intensifies over energy quotas and regional conflicts, with officials struggling to maintain facade of cooperation.