Taiwan’s President William Lai Ching-te reiterates his desire for talks based on ‘parity and respect’ with China.
Brother and sister, 5 & 1, killed after car mowed down pram as distraught mum says ‘I wish it hit me’
TWO toddlers have been killed after a car mowed down a pram in a horror crash as they walked home from school. Katherine, 5, and her little brother Harry, 1, were fatally hit by a car at an intersection in Sydney. Their mum, Sok Ram, 33, was pushing Ha…
As India Temporarily Bans Telegram, Which Other Countries Have Restricted the Messaging App?
Several countries have restricted the messaging app, a valuable platform for dissidents, criminals and extremists. Here’s an overview.
Polls open in historic byelection in Makerfield that could determine Keir Starmer’s future – UK politics live
Andy Burnham hopes a successful byelection will mean he can encourage Keir Starmer to step aside as prime ministerAn election that could shape the future of UK politics for years to come is taking place on Thursday. But it is only happening in one smal…
Starmer on the line as UK holds “most important local election in decades”
Keir Starmer isn’t on the ballot, but the U.K. prime minister’s future is on the line in a special election on June 18. Voters in the Makerfield district of northwest England are electing a new lawmaker. The leading contender is Andy Burnham, the curr…
Airbus and Armenia sign for six H145 helicopters
Donauwörth, Germany, June 18, 2026. Airbus Helicopters and the Republic of Armenia have signed a contract for the acquisition of six H145 helicopters. The agreement, which was finalised during the official state visit of French President Emmanuel Macro…
Moscow hit by largest Ukrainian attack since start of Russia’s full-scale war – BBC
Moscow hit by largest Ukrainian attack since start of Russia’s full-scale war BBCUkrainian Drones Hit Moscow Refinery in Large-Scale Assault The New York TimesUkraine drone strike hits Russian oil refinery, Zelenskyy says “Moscow …
Moscow hit by largest Ukrainian attack since start of Russia’s full-scale war
A refinery and a shopping centre were burning after almost 200 Ukrainian drones struck an area to the south-east of the Russian capital.
US tells NATO it will review its force presence in Europe
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told NATO the Pentagon will conduct a review of its force presence in Europe within the next six months. The review will depend on how fast European NATO allies take responsibility for their own security. This comes o…
Inside an Irish town raising kids without smartphones
When parents and educators in Greystones, Ireland saw children dealing with increasing anxiety, they acted – and took phones out of the equation.