Thailand’s former queen Sirikit dies aged 93
The mother of King Vajiralongkorn passed away “peacefully” on Friday night, according to the Thai Royal Household.
Venezuela’s Maduro says US ‘fabricating war’ as it deploys world’s largest warship
The deployment of the USS Gerald R Ford marks a major escalation in what the US says is a campaign to target drug traffickers.
Suspected drug kingpin captured after audacious escape from house arrest
Zhi Dong Zhang, known as Brother Wang, was attempting to flee to Russia with false papers when his plot unravelled.
US imposes sanctions on left-wing Colombian President Petro
Washington has accused Gustavo Petro of allowing drug cartels to flourish during his time in office.
Ukraine allies pledge to take Russian oil and gas off global market
A “coalition of the willing” meeting in London seeks to increase pressure on Russia to end its war in Ukraine.
President Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao
Zhao was sentenced to four months in prison in 2024 after pleading guilty to violating money laundering laws.
Watch: Video appears to show alleged Louvre jewel thieves escaping
Thieves stole €88m worth of French crown jewels in broad daylight on Sunday morning.
Ghana’s former First Lady Nana Konadu Rawlings dies aged 76
She was married to Ghana’s longest-serving leader Jerry John Rawlings and known for her women’s rights work.
Ukraine urges EU to back loan using frozen Russian cash
EU ministers meet hours after the EU and the US announced new sanctions against Russia’s oil industry.
Vance and Rubio criticise Israeli parliament’s vote on West Bank annexation
Vice-President Vance says the move by far-right lawmakers was “stupid”, while Secretary of State Rubio warns of the impact on Gaza peace plan.