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Andriy Portnov was shot dead outside a private school in a wealthy suburb of Madrid

Not ruling out political motives

Spain probes organised crime link in murder of ex-Ukraine MP

One man was found dead in a flooded home in eastern Australia

Major search and rescue missions

Massive floods strand over 50,000 in eastern Australia

Urgent overnight hearing

UK court orders last-minute review of Chagos Islands deal

This handout satellite image from Maxar Technologies shows a general view of a new North Korean warship at a harbour ahead of its launch

Under the eye of supreme leader Kim

'Serious' accident at North Korea warship launch: state media

Belgium's army deminers track and remove the dangerous materials on a daily basis

Deminers comb Belgian countryside for remnants of Great War

Morning Roundup

Trump accepts Qatar plane, royals join students for podcast, and train disruptions for the holidays

This frame grab from AFPTV footage shows members of a diplomatic delegation from the European Union reacting after shots were fired as they gathered in the eastern entrance of Jenin

'Warning' rounds

Outrage at Israeli shots as diplomats tour West Bank

Package 18 waiting

'Massive sanctions': Can the EU do much more to punish Russia?

Mongolia has plummeted in Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index

Decade-old struggle

Young Mongolians demand PM resign over corruption claims

US President Donald Trump ambushed visiting South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with what he said was proof of genocide against white people

Extraordinary stunt

Trump ambushes S. African president over 'genocide' accusation

US President Donald Trump is warm to certain visitors -- and pugnacious to others

Deference and disputes: how leaders get on with Trump

Trump has turned what were staid diplomatic

In the hot seat

The Ambush Office: Trump's Oval becomes test of nerve for world leaders

Israel says it 'regrets the inconvenience' after troops opened fire as diplomats toured the occupied West Bank

Amid fresh diplomatic tension

Netanyahu says ready for Gaza 'temporary ceasefire'

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani (R) and US President Donald Trump speak to each other at the Royal Palace in Doha on May 14, 2025

After mounting criticism

US accepts Boeing jet from Qatar for use as Air Force One

Police officers next to the body of ex-Ukraine MP Andriy Portnov after he was shot dead in Pozuelo de Alarcon, near Madrid

Several shooters

Pro-Russia ex-Ukraine MP shot dead near Madrid

No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack in Balochistan's Khuzdar district

Officials blaming India

Six killed in school bus bombing in SW Pakistan

Eric Trump, son of US President Donald Trump, makes a speech during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Trump International, Hung Yen resort and golf course project in Hung Yen province on May 21, 2025

'Luxury resort'

Trump Organization breaks ground on $1.5-bn Vietnam project

Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected calls for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine

'Stalling' allegations

Kremlin denies dragging out Ukraine peace talks

Defendants stand during their trial for illegal exploitation and exports of rare earths at the People's Court in Hanoi on May 21, 2025

16-year sentence for worst offender

Vietnam jails 23 people over rare earths exploitation

The eldest son of US President Donald Trump, Don Jr, says he could run for president 'maybe one day,' after previously denying he was considering a White House bid

After previous denial

Trump Jr says 'maybe one day' he'll run for US president

Former premier Gabriel Attal leads the Macron party

'Threat to national cohesion'

Macron party backs banning hijab in public spaces for under 15s

The ascent of Mount Everest usually requires at least two months on the mountain doing a series of acclimatisation rotations

Ex-special forces soldiers

British climbers summit Everest in record bid

US President Donald Trump speaks at the White House during an announcement about the Golden Dome missile defense shield on May 20, 2025

Operational in three years

Trump unveils plans for 'Golden Dome' missile shield for US

Police detain a protester during a demonstration by far-right supporters in Berlin on March 22, 2025

Reaching record high

Germany reports 40% jump in politically motivated crime

Farm Minister Taku Eto (C) told a gathering over the weekend that he had 'never bought rice myself because my supporters donate so much to me that I can practically sell it'

Hitting a nerve

Japan farm minister resigns over free rice gaffe

Morning Roundup

EU to review Israel ties over Gaza, pension reform details to be unveiled today, and warning over oak processionary moth

Palestinians move through Jabalia as they flee the northern Gaza Strip after Israel told them to evacuate

Situation 'untenable'

Europe increases pressure on Israel over Gaza offensive

'Russia is trying to buy time to continue its war and occupation,' says Zelensky

Ceasefire proposal imminent?

US expects Russia offer soon as Zelensky sounds warning

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