Pope Leo begins Spain visit with praise for government
On the first day of his official seven-day tour of Spain, the Pope praises the country’s “active commitment to peace and solidarity among peoples”.
Andreeva wins French Open as Chwalinska fairytale ends
Teenager Mirra Andreeva fulfils her huge potential with a first Grand Slam title as Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska is denied a fairytale French Open victory.
Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg in attack Russia calls ‘unprecedented’
The city’s governor urges residents to remain indoors for the first time since the beginning of the war.
Lebanon says three soldiers killed in Israeli attack on car
The Israeli military is investigating the incident in south Lebanon, where it is fighting Hezbollah.
Man dies after bitten by shark in Western Australia, police say
The man was spearfishing off Michaelmas Island with his family, according to local reports.
Tributes to Buffy and Ted Lasso star Anthony Head who dies aged 72
The British actor, who also appeared in Merlin and Little Britain, died of complications from pneumonia.
Armenia braces for election as Russia piles pressure on pro-West government
Incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is seeking a third term despite falling domestic support.
US and Iran exchange strikes in Gulf in latest test of ceasefire
The US military says it struck Iranian drones and radar sites. Tehran responds by targeting US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.
Canada bans Texas cattle over flesh-eating screwworm outbreak in US
The ban came as a second infected calf was identified in Texas, and the US state declaring a state of disaster over the outbreak.
Giant banquets rile radical left in France
The feasting phenomenon run by Le Canon Français has become a hot political issue.
