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18 die in South Korea floods as storms hits China

18 die in South Korea floods as storms hits China
A flooded house and rice field in Yesan-Gun, South Korea

Severe weather in South Korea has eased following days of torrential rain that triggered floods and landslides and left at least 18 people dead.

The Wall Street Journal barred from travelling with Trump

The Wall Street Journal barred from travelling with Trump
Since returning to power, Donald Trump has moved to increase control over the press covering the White House

The White House has barred The Wall Street Journal from traveling with US President Donald Trump during his upcoming visit to Scotland, after the newspaper reported that he wrote a 50th birthday greeting to his former friend, alleged sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein in 2003.

UK sanctions 135 oil tankers in Russia’s shadow fleet

UK sanctions 135 oil tankers in Russia's shadow fleet
British foreign minister David Lammy said the move will 'drain Russia's war chest of its critical oil revenues'

The UK has placed sanctions on 135 oil tankers in Russia’s shadow fleet in a bid to disrupt the flow of money helping Moscow fund the war in Ukraine.

One killed after Russia launches drone attack – Ukraine

One killed after Russia launches drone attack - Ukraine
People walk past wreckage near a metro station following a Russian attack in Kyiv this morning

At least one person was killed in Kyiv as Russia launched 426 drones and 24 missiles in an overnight air attack on Ukraine, according to officials.

EU explores plans as prospect of US tariff deal fades

EU explores plans as prospect of US tariff deal fades
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 30% tariff by 1 August

The European Union is exploring a broader set of possible counter-measures against the United States as prospects for an acceptable trade agreement with Washington fade, according to EU diplomats.

Ministers condemn ‘inhumane killing of civilians’ in Gaza

Ministers condemn 'inhumane killing of civilians' in Gaza
Foreign ministers from 26 countries called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza

A statement from the Foreign Ministers of 26 countries including Ireland has condemned what it called the “drip feeding of aid and the inhumane killing of civilians” in Gaza.

Witnesses report Israeli shelling in Deir al-Balah

Witnesses report Israeli shelling in Deir al-Balah
Witnesses report Israeli shelling in Deir al-Balah

Witnesses in Deir al-Balah have reported Israeli shelling in the region, adding to the already escalating tensions in the region.

South Korea studying ways to improve relations with North

South Korea studying ways to improve relations with North
A tourist uses binoculars to watch the North Korean side of the DMZ dividing the two Koreas, from South Korea's Odusan Unification Observatory in Paju on 12 June

South Korea is studying various plans to improve relations with North Korea, a spokesperson for South Korea’s Unification Ministry said.

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Nearly 100 bodies yet to be identified at Syrian hospital

Nearly 100 bodies yet to be identified at Syrian hospital
Members of the Syrian government security forces deploy on a road in Taarah, in Syria's Sweida province

Dozens of bodies are still waiting to be identified at the main hospital in south Syria’s Sweida city as the death count resulting from days of sectarian violence continues to rise.

One man rescued, six remain trapped in Laos cave

One rescued as six still trapped inside a cave in Laos

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After more than a week in darkness and rising floodwater, rescuers in Laos have pulled one of seven trapped men to safety from a...
Trump says Iran peace deal 'largely negotiated'

U.S. warns it can restart military conflict with Iran if needed

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Washington is warning it can swiftly return to fighting with Iran, even as President Donald Trump insists any peace deal must meet his non-negotiable...
US judge freezes Trump 'slush fund' for allies

US Judge Halts Trump-Linked “Slush Fund” Allegedly Benefiting Allies

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A US federal judge has stepped in to halt the White House’s plans for a $1.8 billion compensation programme that critics have branded a...
Advance in Gaza 'blatant violation' of truce - Hamas

Hamas Says Gaza Offensive Is a “Blatant” Breach of Ceasefire Deal

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Hamas has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of tearing up the October 2025 ceasefire, after he instructed the military to expand its territorial...
Merz ousting dismissed as 'speculation' by German govt

German government dismisses Merz ouster rumors as mere speculation

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Berlin is being gripped by fresh political intrigue after rumours swirled that rivals of Chancellor Friedrich Merz were quietly preparing to push him aside...