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US judge orders removal of Trump's name from Kennedy Center, blocks closure

The judge ordered the defendants to remove Trump's name from the institution's facade and any 'official materials', such as digital or physical signs, within two weeks

Trump weighs Iran deal after White House meeting, decision pending

Iran's main negotiator said on Friday that it has "no trust in guarantees or words", only actions, underscoring lingering distrust after the US and Israel have twice attacked Iran over the past year

Russian drone targeting Ukraine crashes into apartment block in Romania

Romania asked NATO for a faster transfer of anti-drone capabilities to its military, the Foreign Ministry said, calling the drone's flight a serious violation of international law

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes on launch pad during firing test

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin said its New Glenn rocket exploded during an engine-firing test, and all personnel have been accounted for

Cuba's fuel crisis leaves nearly 3 mn people facing daily water shortages

Water system is one of the sectors most affected because it is one of the country's largest energy consumers, said Antonio Rodriguez, president of the state-run National Institute of Water Resources

Man stabs 3 people at Swiss train station in suspected 'act of terror'

The 31-year-old Swiss-Turkish dual national attacker had come to the authorities' attention in 2015 for distributing propaganda of the Islamic State group

US Treasury Secy Bessent confirms steps toward $250 bill featuring Trump

If passed, Wilson's bill would mark an extraordinary recognition for a sitting US leader and comes as Trump has sought to place himself at centre of this year's seminal Independence Day commemorations

Carney calls for new partnership with US ahead of Trump's decision on FTA

Carney said in a speech at the Economic Club of New York that there should be a 'true partnership' that re-imagines cooperation in specific sectors challenged by global competition

US labels Brazil's 2 biggest drug gangs as foreign terrorist organisations

The two gangs -- First Command of the Capital, or PCC, and Red Command, or CV -- likely have more than 50,000 members combined

6 more bodies recovered in Washington mill implosion; death toll at 11

It is one of the deadliest US workplace accidents in recent decades

UN adds Israeli, Russian forces to blacklist for sexual violence cases

Both Israel and Russia were warned in last year's report by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that they could be put on the list

US, Iran reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire, launch nuclear talks

The tentative agreement worked out by the two sides comes at a moment when the fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran appeared to be wavering

US inflation rises to 3.8% in April, erodes Americans' spending power

Inflation is also notably above the Federal Reserve's target of 2%, which means Fed policymakers may decide to forego any cuts to their key short-term interest rate this year

French Open: Djokovic pushed in 4-set win, Rybakina faces surprise defeat

Novak Djokovic placed ice packs around his neck and on top of his head during changeovers to keep cool amid the Paris heat wave at the French Open on Wednesday.

Kuwait reports missile, drone attack as Iran ceasefire strain escalates

The announcement by Kuwait's military comes as West Asia remains on the edge over the ceasefire and ongoing negotiations between Tehran and Washington

Crystal Palace beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 for UEFA Conference League title

Crystal Palace didn't want to be in the third-tier Conference League and Jean-Philippe Mateta nearly left the club.

Japan woos visiting Philippine President with arms sales, China in mind

Marcos is the first potential major customer of Japanese arms since Takaichi's government scrapped a ban on lethal weapons exports

ICE suicides hit record high as Trump-era deportation crackdown intensifies

Nearly 20% of ICE Custody Deaths Since January 2025 Were Suicides

US imposes sanctions on Iranian agency trying to control shipping in Hormuz

Sanctions target Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority and any person or entity cooperating with the agency, which approves transit in the strait and charges tolls that could reach $2 mn per vessel

Trump admin tells prosecutors to stand down on Venezuela's Delcy Rodriguez

Directive to pause scrutiny into Rodriguez was meant to avoid upsetting the administration's efforts to stabilise Venezuela after the capture of her predecessor, Nicolas Maduro, among other reasons