Heavy gunfire in Somali capital as row over election delay escalates
The opposition has called for protests after the president’s term in office was extended by a year.
Robodogs and Black Hawks – How one Mexican city is preparing for the World Cup
BBC’s Will Grant got a first-hand look at security preparations in Monterrey, as the city gets ready to host four matches.
Watch: New footage shows moment Iranian drone struck Kuwait airport
One person was killed and more than 60 injured in the Iranian drone strike on Wednesday.
China bans four New Zealand MPs over Taiwan visit
Upon their return from Taiwan last month, the lawmakers were told that China had banned them for a year.
Senate Republicans axe $1bn for Trump’s new White House ballroom
The bill to fund immigration agencies has been delayed by opposition to Trump’s ‘anti-weaponisation fund’.
Germany blames Russia for ‘bitter defeat’ in UN Security Council bid
Johann Wadephul said it was “no secret” Russia had stirred up sentiment against Germany over its support for Ukraine.
US House votes to halt Iran war, in rebuke to Trump
In the 215-208 vote, four Republicans joined Democrats to pass the measure, which had failed in three previous attempts.
Why Canada has generic Ozempic, and the US doesn’t
Canada is the first G7 country to approve the lower cost weight-loss drugs, which are rolling out in pharmacies this month.
Costly fuel pushes more Indians to buy electric cars but challenges remain
High fuel prices are strengthening the case for EV adoption in the world’s third largest auto market.
Grab what you can while you can: The new reality in the South China Sea
After years of watching China create land to back its expansive claims, others are doing the same.
