ICC trial for ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to start in November, judge says
The Philippines left the ICC in 2019, on Duterte’s instructions, but the court has ruled that it still has jurisdiction over alleged crimes committed there between 2011 and 2019. Read…
‘Hard to speak with someone who wants to kill you’: Russian threat upends EU debate on direct talks
Russia’s threat to hit diplomats has shifted the ongoing debate on whether the EU should engage in direct talks with Moscow to end the war in Ukraine. Foreign affairs ministers…
Zelenskyy sent letter asking Trump for Patriot air defence munitions, adviser confirms
The Iran war, which saw US allies expend huge quantities of air defence ammunition protecting sites in the Gulf, has exacerbated a shortage Ukraine has faced since the start of…
Ferry link between Cyprus and Lebanon will start operating from 9 June
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Trump Board of Peace’s official Gaza reconstruction fund is empty, source says
The board is unambiguously led not just by the United States but by Trump personally, who holds the final say and can remain in charge past his presidency. Read more…
UK and Poland sign ‘major’ defence treaty as Starmer continues to rebuild ties with Europe
The treaty is part of Starmer’s efforts to deepen cooperation with the European Union, which the UK voted to leave in 2016 following a divisive referendum campaign. Read More
EU countries reject Russia’s threat against diplomats, issue summons in protest
Russia’s notification urging diplomats in Kyiv to leave “as soon as possible” has been denounced by EU countries as intimidation. Germany, France, Spain, Poland and the Netherlands have summoned Russian…
These are the best holiday destinations for a first-time trip with your partner
The Couples’ Holiday Success index evaluates spots based on factors like affordability, safety and crowd stress. Read More
Pope Leo XIV meets Pedro Sánchez at the Vatican ahead of Spain visit
Pope Leo XIV received Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in a private audience at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City on 27 May, as preparations continue for the pontiff’s planned…
Bodies pulled from rubble near Tyre after deadly Israeli strike in Lebanon
Lebanon rescue workers recovered bodies from the rubble in Burj al-Shamali near the coastal city of Tyre on 27 May, one day after an Israeli strike that Lebanon’s health ministry…