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Liberia sacks officials after record cocaine busts worth $336 million

The drug busts have intensified scrutiny of Liberia's narcotics problem, with social media users, political commentators and local media calling for greater accountability from public officials and swift progress in the investigation.

Europe News

Rescuers search for five after deadly Italian building collapse

The body found after the collapse of a two-storey building near Messina is believed to be that of a local businessman. Five people remain missing.

Europe News

Italy temporarily reintroduces border controls with Spain

Italy's decision to temporarily reintroduce Schengen border checks for travellers arriving from Spain was prompted by concerns over the migrant crisis in Ceuta.

Europe News

Hundreds of migrants swim from Morocco to Spanish territory

While good weather usually brings a surge in migrant crossings by sea in the summer, Ceuta authorities said the current number of swimmers is unusual.

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France orders expulsion of pro-Russian propagandist Fedorova

In 2017, French President Emmanuel Macron implied that Fedorova was not a journalist. Asked again in June, Macron said his opinion of her remained unchanged.

USA

Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn €71 million defamation award

The appeal was filed electronically and is expected to be formally docketed with the court later on Wednesday.

Europe News

FIFA's World Cup sale plan met with shock and anger

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has written to all 211 member associations, offering each $40 million (€35 million) if they back his controversial plan to sell stakes in the governing body's major competitions.

Sport

Mancini returns as Italy coach after third straight World Cup miss

After days of controversy and debate, federation president Giovanni Malagò announced on Tuesday that Roberto Mancini will return as Italy coach.

World News

Keiko Fujimori takes office as Peru's president

The Popular Force leader becomes Peru's first female president, returning Fujimorism to power after 26 years. She is due to deliver her inaugural address and unveil her cabinet. King Felipe VI attended the ceremony in Lima.

USA

Trump hosts Netanyahu for White House talks on Iran war

The meeting was the eighth between Trump and Netanyahu since the US president returned to office in early 2025 and came ahead of elections in Israel and US midterms later this year.

USA

Zelenskyy and Trump hold White House talks on war in Ukraine

Since returning to office early last year, Trump has halted direct US arms deliveries to Kyiv in favour of a programme allowing European countries to buy weapons for Ukraine.

USA

Audio appears to show Biden discussing classified information

Biden was 74 when the interviews began and 81 when Hur released his report in early 2024, as he sought re-election.

World News

Many feared dead after quake leaves shoppers trapped in Japanese mall

Police received reports of an explosion at the Aeon Mall outlet in the Kumamoto region but the force did not provide information on damage or any casualties.

Europe News

Burnham pledges full support to Kyiv in first meeting with Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy's visit was the first by a foreign leader since Andy Burnham took office a week ago, succeeding Keir Starmer. The newly-appointed prime minister said it underscored the London's continued unwavering support for Kyiv as it defends itself against Russia's full-scale invasion.

Europe News

Gunther von Hagens, creator of preserved body exhibits, dies at 81

Critics accused von Hagens of crossing into sensationalism with displays that included a corpse riding a plastinated horse and the body of a pregnant woman carrying an eight-month-old foetus.

Europe News

UK funeral director faces jail in body storage scandal

The 48-year-old undertaker previously pleaded guilty to 67 offences spanning 12 years and affecting hundreds of victims.

USA

Tate brothers to stay in jail at least two more weeks

The Tates promote wealth, male dominance and misogyny through their social media empire and are among the world’s most polarizing internet personalities.

Iran

Iran claims attacks on US bases in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait

Tehran says any facility or base in the Middle East used by the US military to launch attacks on Iran is a legitimate target for retaliation.

USA

Zelenskyy to meet Trump in Washington next week

Kyiv did not immediately confirm whether President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet President Donald Trump in Washington next week or attend the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham

Pakistan

Suicide bombing kills 15 at Pakistan security checkpoint

Pakistan has witnessed a surge in militant attacks targeting security forces in recent years, with authorities blaming the TTP and allied groups for much of the violence.

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