Eurostar suspends all Europe trains over power issue during holiday travel
Eurostar services between London and Europe disrupted as Channel Tunnel undergoes ’technical intervention’.
Brazil’s election looms amid gang rule
As Brazil heads toward elections in 2026, millions live in fear. Nearly one in five Brazilians is affected by gangs.
US issues Iran-Venezuela sanctions over alleged drone trade
Washington accuses Tehran and Caracas of ’reckless proliferation of deadly weapons’ amid spiraling tensions.
Trump bombs Venezuelan land for first time: Is war imminent?
US president says strike in Venezuela targeted a dock allegedly used to load boats with narcotics.
US says it killed or captured 25 ISIL operatives in Syria over nine days
US Central Command says military campaign follows killing of US soldiers, ’massive strikes’ across central Syria.
Iran warns of ‘severe’ response in wake of Trump’s new strikes threat
US president says he would back attacks if Tehran rebuilds nuclear or missile programmes.
South Korea announces end to controversial bear bile farming
South Korea has announced it’s ending bear bile farming over animal cruelty concerns.
Bitter recriminations between Russia, Ukraine as war eclipses peace push
Kremlin says alleged drone attack on presidential residence – called a fabrication by Kyiv – will affect peace talks.
China’s drill around Taiwan shows it will “always respond forcefully”
”China would not be happy with anyone trying to help Taiwan strengthen its defences.”
Thailand delays release of Cambodian troops over alleged truce breaches
While the ceasefire has held since Saturday, Thailand says Cambodia violated deal with drone flights over the border.