Texas house votes to approve Republican redistricting maps
Getty Images Texas legislators have approved new congressional maps meant to give Republicans an edge in next year’s elections for the US House of Representatives. After a two-week standoff, where…
Israel approves controversial E1 settlement plans in West Bank
Reuters Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced the plans for 3,400 homes in the E1 area last week Israel has given final approval for a controversial settlement project that would…
Tulsi Gabbard revokes security clearances for 37 US intelligence officials
President Donald Trump’s administration has revoked the security clearances of 37 current and former US officials, accusing them of politicising intelligence for partisan or personal gain. In a memo posted…
Israeli military says first stages of assault on Gaza City have begun
The Israeli military says it has begun the “preliminary actions” of a planned ground offensive to capture and occupy all of Gaza City and already has a hold on its…
Oregon firefighters race to save one of the world’s tallest trees
Firefighters in Oregon are racing to save the Doerner Fir – one of the world’s tallest and oldest trees – from a fire that has been burning since Saturday. The…
Why Donetsk matters so much for Ukraine’s defences against Russia
Reuters Anti-drone nets hang over a road near Kostyantynivka earlier this month A key takeaway from the summit in Alaska is that Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly wants to freeze…
Man starts fire and smashes screens with hammer
A busy Italian airport has been partially evacuated after a man set fire to a check-in area. Video footage posted on social media shows chaotic scenes inside Terminal 1 of…
Check-in desk set alight in Milan Malpensa airport
A busy Italian airport has been partially evacuated after a man set fire to a check-in area. Footage shared on social media showed the blaze engulf a check-in desk as…
Israel calls up 60,000 reservists ahead of Gaza City offensive
EPA An Israeli military official said five divisions would be involved in the planned offensive The Israeli military says it is calling up about 60,000 reservists ahead of a planned…
South Korean police tell tourists to behave or risk fines
Police in Jeju have for the first time released guidelines reminding foreign visitors to behave or face fines, as the South Korean holiday island sees an increasing number of tourists.…