The Trump-Putin phone call came a day before Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky visits the White House.
Venezuelan fishermen in fear after US strikes on boats in the Caribbean
At least 27 people have been killed in US strikes on alleged “narco-boats” in the Caribbean.
Aid group suspends Gaza operations after ceasefire
The US and Israeli-backed GHF group was heavily criticised before it announced a “pause” on its operations.
Kenya police fire shots at crowds gathered to see body of ex-PM Odinga
The crowds were so big that the public viewing was moved from the parliament building to a stadium.
Netanyahu ‘determined’ to pressure Hamas to find remaining dead hostages
The Israeli prime minister’s comments come after Hamas said it could not access the bodies of 19 hostages in Gaza.
EU sets 2027 target for anti-drone system to defend against Russia
It is part of a new drive for the 27-member European Union to be ready for conflict by 2030.
Bears kill seven people in Japan this year as attacks hit record high
Seven people have died since April this year – the highest number since figures started being recorded in 2006, officials say.
India casts doubt on Trump’s claim Modi will stop buying Russian oil
The Indian government says it is “not aware” of a call in which the US president claimed India’s leader made the commitment.
French PM survives major test but breathing space will not last long
Sébastien Lecornu survives two confidence votes in parliament and can now focus on passing the 2026 budget.
Greece passes labour law allowing 13-hour workdays in some cases
Under the new law, annual overtime is capped at 150 hours, and the standard 40-hour week still remains in place.


