The US president is ratcheting up pressure on South Africa over its domestic and foreign policy.
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Senior Ukraine official accused of being Russian ‘rat’
Intelligence chief Vasyl Malyuk was seen personally arresting the suspect, named by media as Dmytro Kozyura.
Israel seeks another extension for Lebanon withdrawal, source says
Israeli forces were due to pull out next Tuesday, but the source says they want to stay for another 10 days.
‘DeepSeek moved me to tears’: How young Chinese find therapy in AI
Some young people in China are finding that AI can offer the unexpected – emotional support
Ukraine war talks start now, Trump says after Putin call
The US and Russia leaders speak over the phone after Trump says Nato membership for Ukraine is unlikely.
‘It’s a new reality’ – US stance on Ukraine a bitter blow to Zelensky
The BBC’s Defence correspondent breaks down a drastic shift in Washington’s position on the war in Ukraine.
Santorini fears for summer tourist season as earthquakes hit island
The Greek island’s most important industry will bounce back, but staffing is a worry say hoteliers
Austria’s political crisis deepens as far right fails to form government
The far-right Freedom Party quits coalition talks, fuelling uncertainty.
Half of French island in Indian Ocean burnt by wildfire
A wildfire has burnt through 55% of Amsterdam Island, a French foreign territory in the Indian Ocean.
Sicily’s gangsters forced to modernise but complain they can’t get the staff
An investigation reveals a crime group having to adapt to modernity and displaying a nostalgia for past ambitions.