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Under the rule of the gun: 90% of Port-au-Prince controlled by gangs as thousands forced into displacement camps
A group of school children in their smart uniforms skip past us, overseen by their mums and dads.
'Good chance' of Russia-Ukraine peace but US has a red line in talks, says Trump
Donald Trump has said there is a "good chance" of peace between Russia and Ukraine – but added the US has a red line in upcoming talks.
Starmer refuses to say whether 'genocide' is taking place in Gaza
Sir Keir Starmer has refused to say whether Israel is committing genocide in Gaza following warnings from a top UN official.
Sudan's war is in a dangerous new phase - can its new PM provide a steer for civilians?
After the trumpet horns of military victory sounded off in Sudan's capital Khartoum, the deadly buzz of Rapid Support Forces (RSF) drones followed.
Iranian ambassador summoned to Foreign Office after three men charged under National Security Act
The UK government has summoned Iran's ambassador in response to three Iranian nationals being charged under the National Security Act.
Russia bans Amnesty International as an 'undesirable organisation'
Russian authorities have outlawed Amnesty International, meaning involvement with the human rights group is now a criminal offence.
Pope Leo's hug with brother shows how his life has changed forever
Under the Roman sun, a pope greeted his people.
UK and EU agree Brexit reset trade deal as Sir Keir Starmer declares 'Britain is back'
The UK and EU have agreed a new post-Brexit reset trade deal after months of negotiations.
One dead, more than 60 rescued, after migrant boat sinks off French coast
One person has died after a boat carrying migrants sank while attempting to cross the English Channel, according to French officials.
Iran summons British envoy over arrests of nationals in UK
Iran has summoned the British charge d'affaires in Tehran to its foreign ministry after the arrest of several Iranian nationals for alleged terrorism and espionage plots.
Trump to call Putin today to 'stop bloodbath' in Ukraine - after Russia ramps up attacks
Donald Trump is set to speak with Vladimir Putin about a ceasefire with Ukraine today - after Russia launched its largest drone attack since the start of the war.
'I feel like I'm dreaming': How Romania is reacting to surprise election result
The roads in the heart of Bucharest were swaying. People were singing, laughing, and looking up at a balcony, waiting for the next president to appear.
EU summit agreement could symbolise post-Brexit reset and a much-needed win for PM
This EU-UK summit has for months been openly billed by Sir Keir Starmer's Downing Street as a hugely significant moment for this government.
First aid trucks enter Gaza since early March - as UK, France and Canada say it's 'wholly inadequate'
The first trucks carrying humanitarian aid have been allowed into Gaza following a nearly three month blockade of food, medicine and other supplies, Israel and the UN have said.
Pro-West candidate beats hard-right favourite in Romanian election
Pro-Western candidate Nicusor Dan has unexpectedly beaten hard-right populist George Simion in the Romanian election.
Gaza at mercy of what comes next as Israel ramps up brutal offensive
It has been a brutal week in Gaza, hundreds have been killed as Israel has carried out waves of "preliminary" strikes ahead of a bigger offensive.
A hug from the Pope's brother underlined just how much Leo's life has changed
Under the Roman sun, a pope greeted his people.
British surgeon working in Gaza says it is now 'a slaughterhouse'
A British surgeon working in southern Gaza has compared the region to a "slaughterhouse" because of the daily bombardment from Israeli forces.
Pope Leo vows to resist 'temptation to be an autocrat' and condemns 'religious propaganda' at inauguration
Pope Leo XIV promised to resist the "temptation to be an autocrat" and not to rule by "religious propaganda" as he was officially inaugurated at the Vatican.
