The US president’s ramped-up threats are seen by many as an attempt to reshape a stronghold of the left. Could he succeed?
At least three dead after Russian bridge collapses onto train
At least 31 people have been injured in the collapse, according to the Russian emergency services.
US sends nuclear deal proposal to Iran
It comes after the UN nuclear watchdog warned Iran has stepped up its production of enriched uranium.
They helped oust a president – now South Korean women say they are invisible again
A snap presidential election has exposed South Korea’s stark gender divide.
Hamas makes hostage pledge but demands changes to US Gaza ceasefire plan
The response is seen as neither an explicit rejection nor clear acceptance of the proposal, but US envoy Steve Witkoff has branded it “unacceptable”.
Hegseth warns China poses ‘imminent’ threat to Taiwan and urges Asia to boost defence
The US defence secretary called on Asian countries to boost spending and work with the US to deter war.
EU ‘strongly’ regrets US plan to double steel tariffs
The 27-member bloc says Donald Trump’s move undermines efforts to reach a deal, warning of “countermeasures”.
Gaza aid trucks rushed by desperate and hungry crowds, WFP says
“Starving people will not let a food truck pass. They need to feed their families”, the World Food Programme said.
Military aircraft evacuates residents from fast-moving Canada fire
Thousands have already evacuated Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
Iran significantly growing uranium stockpile, warns UN nuclear agency
The International Atomic Energy Agency says Iran now possesses over 400kg of uranium at 60% purity.
