Judge halts Trump ballroom project; Trump says work can go on
Donald Trump seemed to suggest work on the $400 million White House ballroom could continue despite a judge’s order.
American journalist kidnapped in Baghdad
American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson has been kidnapped in broad daylight in Baghdad.
Al-Sharaa says Syria to stay out of war on Iran unless attacked
’14 years of war is enough for Syria’: Ahmed al-Sharaa says Syria will remain outside the US-Israeli war on Iran.
Global protests condemning Israel’s new death penalty law for Palestinians
Protesters are condemning Israel’s new bill that makes the death penalty the default punishment for some Palestinians.
Trump tells allies ‘get your own oil’, says Iran war could end in 2-3 weeks
Trump tells allies ‘get your own oil’, says Iran war could end in 2-3 weeks Under pressure as domestic petrol prices soar, US president says no deal needed to end…
Judge temporarily halts Trump’s $400m White House ballroom project
Judge temporarily halts Trump’s $400m White House ballroom project District Judge Richard Leon says construction has to stop until Congress provides statutory authorisation. Save Construction cranes work on US President…
‘A law of death that only applies to Palestinians’
Protesters demanded UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer act, not just condemn, Israel’s death penalty law for Palestinians.
Emergency workers search for victims of Israeli airstrikes on Beirut
Emergency workers searched through rubble in Beirut after Israeli airstrikes hit the Jnah neighbourhood.
Bosnia fans celebrate as team qualifies for World Cup, knocking Italy out
Supporters celebrated as Bosnia and Herzegovina beat Italy in a penalty shootout to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup.
EU warns oil and gas prices won’t quickly return to normal after Iran war
The EU’s energy commissioner has warned oil and gas prices will not return to normal any time soon.