Lockdown in Philippine Senate after gunshots fired
Police commandos entered the building where a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court had sought refuge.
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Woman isolating on British island in South Pacific after hantavirus contact
The woman who was on a virus-hit ship shows “no signs of illness”, the government of Pitcairn Islands, a British Overseas Territory, says.
Mini horses interrupt runners at local race in Vermont
Mini horses interrupt runners at local race in Vermont
Kevin Warsh confirmed as next Federal Reserve chair
Kevin Warsh confirmed as next Federal Reserve chair
Will Canada compete in Eurovision? We want to know
Eurovision director Martin Green says Canada’s entry is possible but no request or decision has been made. Any participation would need European Broadcasting Union (EBU)
US lawyer found guilty of killing wife and son has murder convictions overturned
A US lawyer who was found guilty of killing his wife and son has had his murder convictions overturned by a court and will now
Drug counsellor jailed for two years for delivering ketamine to Matthew Perry
An addiction counsellor who helped sell ketamine to Friends star Matthew Perry has been sentenced to two years in prison.
US Senator Cassidy’s vote to convict Trump looms over Louisiana primary
Cassidy voted to convict Trump during his 2021 impeachment, faces Trump-backed challenger in test of president’s pull.
Drug overdose deaths drop in United States for third year in a row
Experts cite range of factors as overdose deaths drop to nearly 70,000 in 2025, a 14 percent decline over previous year.
Can Macron’s Kenya visit revive French influence in Africa?
France is facing deepening resentment in former African colonies where it once had political influence.
Israeli strikes on cars in southern Lebanon kill 12, health ministry says
Two children are among those reported dead after seven cars were struck in separate attacks south of Beirut.
Trade, Iran and Taiwan on the agenda as Trump arrives in China for high-stakes talks with Xi
The US president says his first request to Xi would be to “open up” China, while Beijing is expected to press Trump on the status
More than 1,000 passengers held on cruise after gastrointestinal illness outbreak
The ship, which set sail from Belfast on Friday, is at port in Bordeaux after 49 people fell ill from gastrointestinal illness.
Deadly Russian drone attacks on Ukraine resume after ceasefire expires
Six people have been killed after Zelensky warned of “more waves” of Russian strikes through Wednesday.