Pilgrims begin Hajj in Mecca amid heat and new restrictions
Muslims from across the world are gathering in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, for the Hajj — a sacred pilgrimage and one of Islam’s five pillars. Read more at Read More
Kyiv will not force Ukrainian refugees to come back home — but it hopes they will
As Russia’s war against Ukraine drags on into its fourth year, many Ukrainian refugees have integrated and settled in Europe. Kyiv is seeking ways to motivate them to return home.…
Trump launches probe into Biden’s US presidency amid cognitive decline claims
The sitting US president launched an investigation into his predecessor’s administration, suggesting it hid Joe Biden’s “cognitive decline” from the public. Read more at Read More
Mount Mor sees return of livestock and traditions following period of stability
Mount Mor, rising 3,800 metres near Turkey’s south-eastern border with Iran, is seeing a resurgence of pastoral life after years of security concerns. Read more at Read More
Israel recovers bodies of two hostages killed by Hamas on 7 October
The remains of Judith Weinstein and Gad Haggai were recovered and returned to Israel in a special operation by the army and the Shin Bet internal security agency, Israeli Prime…
Beasts and besties: German chancellors and US presidents through time
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz meets US President Donald Trump in the White House for the first time. It might be the beginning of a terrible friendship. How did Merz’s predecessors…
Latest news bulletin | June 5th – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at Read More
Trump signs proclamation restricting student visas for foreign students planning to study at Harvard
Trump says US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will make a decision on whether or not Harvard’s almost seven thousand currently enrolled foreign students will be able to keep their…
At least 11 people were killed in stampede outside cricket stadium in southern India
Officials say most of those injured were transferred to nearby hospitals to receive medical attention but are in stable condition. Read more at Read More
Trump announces travel ban barring nationals of a dozen countries from entering the United States
The ban is set to go into effect on Monday, barring nationals of a dozen countries from entering the United States, in a resurrection of his controversial first term “Muslim…