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Police attempt to disperse protesters in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on Wednesday. Photo: AP
Crime

Belfast stabbing victim ‘improving’ and may soon wake from coma

Stephen Ogilvie lost his left eye and suffered deep head and back wounds in a brutal attack that sparked violent unrest in Northern Ireland.

France

Bag made from ‘T. rex leather’ fails to sell at Paris auction

Albania

Fury over Jared Kushner’s Albania project reaches doors of political elite

Britain

Starmer’s woes worsen as 2 UK ministers quit over military spending

The sudden exits of John Healey and Al Carns leave the UK prime minister’s authority reeling with challengers in the wings.

Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Defence Secretary John Healey in Turkey last year. Photo: AFP
Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Defence Secretary John Healey in Turkey last year. Photo: AFP
Protests around the world

Belfast reeling as street violence and online ‘hit lists’ terrify minorities

UK minister says violence in Northern Ireland is ‘racist thuggery’ as ethnic minorities are targeted.

Protests around the world

Police fire water cannon in Belfast as stabbing sparks second night of unrest

Masked crowds clash with riot police as a Sudanese man is charged in a brutal knife attack that has left the city reeling.

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Spain

Pope Leo blesses new tower at Spain’s Sagrada Familia

Spain’s king, queen and prime minister joined thousands inside the world’s tallest church to celebrate mass with the pontiff.

Fireworks explode during the inauguration of the Tower of Jesus Christ at the Basilica of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain, on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
Fireworks explode during the inauguration of the Tower of Jesus Christ at the Basilica of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain, on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
Britain

Elon Musk accused of stoking tensions, ‘weaponising fear’ in Belfast

Musk, who shared lists on social media of locations where protests could take place, blamed ‘uncontrolled immigration’ for the unrest.

Britain

‘I’m scared’: Belfast violence after knife attack keeps residents on edge

Sudanese man Hadi Alodid appeared in court over the stabbing that sparked unrest and torching of homes and vehicles.

Britain

Protesters torch buildings and vehicles, block roads over Belfast stabbing

A suspect from Sudan has been arrested for the brutal attack that was captured in a graphic video.

Vehicles set on fire by protesters burn on Lendrick Street in east Belfast, Northern Ireland, on Tuesday. Photo: AP
Britain

Appeals for calm in Belfast after man arrested over ‘sickening’ stabbing

A Sudanese man was arrested in connection with the incident in Northern Ireland as British PM Starmer appealed for calm.

Police officers secure the area around the scene of a stabbing in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on Tuesday. Photo: AP
Police officers secure the area around the scene of a stabbing in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on Tuesday. Photo: AP
International Criminal Court

ICC chief prosecutor suspended over sexual misconduct allegations

Karim Khan, facing allegations of misconduct with a female aide, denies any wrongdoing.

Norway

Days before rape verdict, court grants release of Norway crown princess’ son

Facing 40 charges including rape, Marius Borg Hoiby wins a release order after pleading to see his ailing mother, but prosecutors appeal.

Hungary

Hungary MPs back plan to cut their own salaries by 40 per cent

New PM Peter Magyar had pushed for the cuts, saying that ‘besides humanity, it is about self-restraint and humility’.

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Hungary’s new Prime Minister Peter Magyar. Photo: AFP
Britain

UK’s Starmer gives Apple, Google 3 months to stop kids sending nude images

If firms do not act, the PM said, ‘we will change the law … when it comes to the safety of our children, standing by is not an option’.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a speech on technology on Monday. Photo: dpa
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a speech on technology on Monday. Photo: dpa
Uefa

Christian Eriksen ‘conscious’ after another on-field collapse in Denmark match

The midfielder, 34, clutched his chest during a friendly against Ukraine in Odense, in a scene that echoed his cardiac arrest at Euro 2020.

Ukraine war

European powers back Zelensky’s call for summit with Putin

UK, France and Germany endorse face-to-face ceasefire talks, but the Kremlin has so far ruled out a meeting.

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Spain

Standing ovation: Pope warns Spain’s parliament of world’s ‘profound’ crisis

Weapons can impose a temporary silence but can never build lasting peace, he said, hours after Madrid mass for over one million people.

Pope Leo reacts at the end of his speech in Spain’s parliament on Monday, applauded by politicians. Photo: EPA
Pope Leo reacts at the end of his speech in Spain’s parliament on Monday, applauded by politicians. Photo: EPA
Britain

Keir Starmer will be ‘part of’ any Labour leadership race, deputy says

British media cited unnamed MPs who said Prime Minister Starmer has been calling key supporters to say that if there is a leadership contest he would ‘fight it’.

Armenia

Armenia sets course towards West as Pashinyan secures election win

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan gets a third consecutive term following a general election.

France

Formidable French first lady Bernadette Chirac dies at 93

She weathered husband Jacques Chirac’s notorious womanising and became a political power in her own right.

France’s former first lady Bernadette Chirac waves during a campaign event in Villepinte, north of Paris, in March 2012. Photo: AP
European Union

In D-Day speech, Hegseth urges Europe to counter ‘invasion’ of migrants

The US defence chief also calls on European countries to do more to contribute to their defence, during a ceremony commemorating D-Day in France.

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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth (centre) attends a ceremony to commemorate the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day landings, in Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, France, on Saturday. Photo: AP
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth (centre) attends a ceremony to commemorate the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day landings, in Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, France, on Saturday. Photo: AP
European Union

Pope Leo urges end to ‘polarising narratives’ on Spain visit

The pope says he hopes the week-long tour of Spain will set an example to the world about respecting ‘every human being’.

Ukraine war

Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg after Putin rejects Zelensky’s offer

St Petersburg residents told to remain at home as the attack underscores Kyiv’s growing ability to hit deep inside Russia.

Crime

Death of girl, 11, in France sparks storm over cracks in judicial system

The suspect in Lyhanna’s disappearance previously faced multiple allegations of preying on young victims but was not taken into custody.

Lyhanna, 11, is seen in an undated image released by her family in May. Photo: Handout via AFP
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