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Norway, Ireland and Spain recognise a Palestinian state in a historic move

Several European Union countries have in the past weeks indicated that they plan to make the recognition, arguing a two-state solution is essential for lasting peace in the region

Ex Republican presidential candidate Ramaswamy takes 7.7% stake in Buzzfeed

Shares of the company skyrocketed more than 50% before the market open on Wednesday

UK inflation falls to 2.3%, lowest in 3 years but still above BoE's target

The Office for National Statistics said inflation, as measured by the consumer prices index, fell to 2.3 per cent in the year to April, down from 3.2 per cent in March

Spain, Ireland, Norway to recognise a Palestinian state. Why it matters?

Some 140 of 190 represented in the UN countries have already recognised a Palestinian state

Iran's Khamenei presides over funeral for President Raisi and others

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began the service at Tehran University, the caskets of the dead draped in Iranian flags with their pictures on them

From London to LA, Iranians overseas cheer & fear, after president's death

Inside Iran, authorities are keeping a tight lid on reaction to the crash that killed Raisi

S Africa polls: How Mandela's once revered ANC lost its way with scandals

South Africans will vote on May 29 in a national election that could be the biggest rejection yet of the ANC, which has governed one of Africa's most important countries

Russian attacks on Ukraine's power grid touch Kyiv with blackouts

Entire apartment blocks in the capital went dark. The city's military administration said at least 10 per cent of consumers were disconnected

Russia waging shadow war on West that needs collective response: Estonia PM

As the war in Ukraine turns in Russia's favour, defences are being bolstered in the front-line nations of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, as well as in Finland and Poland

What is in-flight turbulence, when does it become dangerous? Find out here

Most incidents of planes hitting bumpy air are minor, however, and airlines have made steady improvements to reduce accident rates from turbulence over time

Hunter Biden seeks delay in federal tax trial set to begin in LA next month

He has pleaded not guilty to both indictments brought by Justice Department special counsel David Weiss, which he has claimed are politically motivated

Vietnam's top security official Lam confirmed as new prez, replaces Trong

Vietnam's presidency is largely ceremonial, but his new role as head of state puts the 66-year-old in a very strong position to become the next Communist Party general secretary

Biden, Trump win Kentucky, Oregon primaries as nominating season ends

Even after they secured the nominations and their rivals dropped out, Biden and Trump have continued facing dissent from within their own parties

Tornado devastates Iowa town, killing many as storms rip through Midwest

Multiple tornadoes were reported throughout the state, and one also apparently took down several 250-foot (76-meter) wind turbines in southwest Iowa

Testimony concludes in Trump's hush money trial without him testifying

Trump, the first former American president to be tried criminally, did not answer questions about why he did not testify

Will begin accepting contributions through cryptocurrency: Trump's campaign

The announcement promotes Trump's message that he is a crypto-friendly candidate, and also appeals to a core group of young male voters who are increasingly likely to dabble in digital assets

Israel addressed many of Biden's concerns over Rafah operation: US official

Biden had previously said he opposed a widescale operation in Rafah that did not prioritize the safety of innocent Palestinian civilians

UN halts all food distribution in Rafah after running out of supplies

Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder told reporters in Washington that for the past few days, forward movement of aid from the pier was paused but it resumed Tuesday

Russia starts nuclear drills amid West's deepening role in Ukraine

It was the first time Russia has publicly announced drills involving tactical nuclear weapons

Victims of UK blood scandal to start receiving final compensation this year

Authorities made a first interim payment of 100,000 pounds in 2022 to each survivor and bereaved partner