French MPs approve assisted dying law with strict rules after years of argument

15. Juli 2026, 17:29

The bill would allow assisted dying for terminally ill adults who meet strict criteria.

Trump retreat over Hormuz tolls suggests he is struggling to end Iran war

14. Juli 2026, 23:17

The abrupt about-face from the US president was the latest twist in a conflict that has now lasted more than four months.

Russian attacks kill eight as Ukraine hits Black Sea oil tankers

15. Juli 2026, 13:32

Civilian casualties are reported in four Ukrainian regions, while Kyiv hits 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea.

Five arrested after Hong Kong police raid independent bookshops

15. Juli 2026, 16:51

Officials say they are suspected of selling "seditious" books which incited "hatred" against authorities.

Iran threatens to block more trade routes as US launches fresh strikes

15. Juli 2026, 18:41

US President Donald Trump vowed to strike Iran's bridges and power plants next week if the country does not return to talks.

More people around the world now favour China over the US, Pew study suggests

15. Juli 2026, 17:02

There is more confidence in Xi Jinping than Donald Trump, the US think tank's survey indicates.

Special police team to investigate killing of an anti-migrant leader in South Africa

15. Juli 2026, 15:33

The March and March provincial leader died of his injuries in hospital several days after being shot.

Italy's Meloni suffers surprise setback in close vote on electoral reform

15. Juli 2026, 11:44

The defeat triggered opposition calls for Meloni to resign ahead of next year's general election.