National Guard troops appear in Washington DC as mayor rejects Trump’s ‘authoritarian push’
Armoured vehicles were spotted at urban centres and tourist sites around the US capital on Tuesday evening.
Month: August 2025
UK, France and Germany ready to reimpose sanctions on Iran over nuclear programme
If Iran does not re-engage in talks by the end of the month, sanctions will be reinstated, the E3 says.
Wildfires rage across southern Europe as temperatures top 40C
The heatwave has led to red alerts being issued in parts of Italy, France, Spain, Portugal and the Balkans.
British soldiers using sex workers in Kenya despite ban, inquiry finds
Chief of Defence Staff Sir Roly Walker says the army is committed to stopping sexual exploitation.
Ukraine’s borders must not be changed by force, EU leaders say
The EU says “the people of Ukraine must have the freedom to decide their future”.
Israel bombards Gaza City as UK and allies demand action against ‘unfolding famine’
The countries demanded “immediate, permanent and concrete steps” to facilitate the entry of aid to Gaza.
Madonna urges Pope to visit Gaza ‘before it’s too late’
The US pop star says the pontiff is “the only one of us who cannot be denied entry”.
Trump says he will try to get back territory for Ukraine in talks with Putin
The US president says talks with Putin on Friday will be a “feel-out meeting” aimed at urging Russia to end…
UN condemns targeted Israeli attack that killed five Al Jazeera journalists
Israel says it targeted correspondent Anas al-Sharif, accusing him of leading a Hamas cell, which he had denied. Israel provided…
China rams own warship while chasing Philippine vessel
The crash in the disputed Scarborough Shoal rendered a Chinese warship “unseaworthy”, Manila said.