South African MP opens fire to fend off attack during attempted hijacking
Two teens, aged 16 and 18, have been arrested over the attack as police search for a third suspect.
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DR Congo rebels killed 140 civilians despite peace process, rights group says
Attacks were carried out in more than a dozen villages last month, Human Rights Watch says.
Israel demands release of all Gaza hostages, casting doubt on ceasefire proposal
It comes a day after Hamas said it accepted a proposal for a 60-day truce, during which around half of…
Peruvian woman arrested in Bali for smuggling drugs in sex toy
The 42-year-old allegedly also concealed drugs in her underwear, police said.
Entire church begins two-day journey across Swedish city
The landmark 113-year-old wooden building is at risk from subsidence and will be moved 5km on giant rolling platforms.
Zelensky leaves White House unscathed as he buys more time
Unlike February’s row, Trump and Zelensky struck a more diplomatic tone despite their remaining differences.
Four key takeaways from Ukraine talks in Washington
Ukraine’s President Zelensky managed to avoid another disastrous Oval Office meeting with Donald Trump.
Hamas agrees to latest Gaza ceasefire proposal, source in group says
The proposal from regional mediators would see Israeli hostages released in two batches during a 60-day truce, according to a…
‘No-one was expecting this’: European leaders rush to US to help Ukraine avoid ‘capitulation’
The heads of state hope to stop Trump from threatening long-term European security, writes James Landale.
US East Coast faces life-threatening waves from Hurricane Erin
The Category 4 storm threatens to bring life-threatening surf and rip currents to the US East Coast.