US says ‘specific steps’ agreed to end Syria violence after Israeli strikes hit Damascus
Israel says it is “working to save our Druze brothers”, but Syria accuses it of “treacherous aggression”.
Two dead and many injured in Russian strike on Ukrainian shopping centre
President Zelensky called the strike in Dobropillia “horrific”, accusing Russia of “trying to take as many lives as possible”.
Germany to tighten people-smuggling law as chancellor visits UK
It comes as Friedrich Merz makes his first official visit to the UK as German chancellor.
Watch: How a day of bombing unfolded in Damascus
Israel has intensified its airstrikes on Syria, including near the presidential palace and on the defence ministry headquarters in central Damascus.
‘It’s just better!’ Trump says Coca-Cola will use cane sugar in US drinks
Trump Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has voiced concern about the health impacts of corn syrup.
Trump’s Epstein strategy could pit him against loyal supporters
In defending how his administration is handling supposed files on Jeffrey Epstein, he said “stupid” Republicans fell for a hoax.
Fire engulfs main stage of Tomorrowland festival, two days before opening
Footage on social media shows flames ravaging the Belgian festival’s main stage, just two days before it opens.
Trump says he discussed firing Fed chair but ‘highly unlikely’ he will
The US president admitted he had broached sacking Jerome Powell but rowed back on removing him hours later.
‘Sparring in space’ – BBC gains rare access to US base tracking global missile strikes
From their base in Colorado, Space Force units track missiles fired anywhere in the world.
Cuban minister resigns after saying country has no beggars
Marta Elena Feitó Cabrera said people going through rubbish were doing so by choice to make “easy money”.
