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Geopolitics

Israeli minister attacks EU’s proposed ‘morally, politically distorted’ sanctions – as it happened

The Guardian – World · Europe

Gideon Saar warns any action against his country ‘will receive an appropriate response’. This live blog is closedNordic correspondentDenmark is for the first t…

Geopolitics

Precious gold samples stolen in raid on French natural history museum

The Guardian – World · Europe

Museum says specimens taken are worth €600,000 based on price of gold but have ‘immeasurable heritage value’Historic gold samples with a street value of €600,0…

Geopolitics

Irish police find child remains in hunt for boy not marked as missing for four years

The Guardian – World · Europe

Gardaí believe body is that of Daniel Aruebose, whose 2022 disappearance was not noticed by authorities until last monthIrish police investigating the fate of …

Geopolitics

UK to explore extraditing Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brückner

The Guardian – World · Europe

Met chief Mark Rowley says many questions remain and detectives are liaising with German and Portuguese policeMark Rowley has said the British police investiga…

Geopolitics

France braces for day of strikes amid political crisis

The Guardian – World · Europe

About 800,000 people to demonstrate against budget plans, putting pressure on new prime ministerFrance is braced for one of its biggest strike days in recent y…

Geopolitics

Albanese unveils ‘responsible’ new climate target to slash emissions over next decade

The Guardian – World · Europe

Australia will aim to cut greenhouse gas emissions between 62% and 70% on 2005 levels by 2035, the PM has announcedWhat is a climate target, and how does Austr…

Geopolitics

Alan Jones pleads not guilty to 27 charges after number of alleged victims drops from 11 to nine

The Guardian – World · Europe

Former 2GB and Sky News Australia broadcaster was not in court on Thursday when it heard 17 of previous 44 charges had been droppedFollow our Australia news li…

Geopolitics

ANU backs away from forced job cuts but Julie Bishop to remain in leadership role

The Guardian – World · Europe

Australian National Dictionary Centre granted lifeline by ‘anonymous donor’, while ANU music school’s future remains unclearFollow our Australia news live blog…

Geopolitics

Oodles of Lucys: survey reveals Australia’s most popular dog breeds and names

The Guardian – World · Europe

Australians leave the television or radio on for pets, take time off work to care for them and bring them on holidays, report findsFollow our Australia news li…

Geopolitics

Australia news live: Pocock says Labor’s emissions target not ambitious enough after Ley lashes government’s ‘trifecta’ of energy failures

The Guardian – World · Europe

Follow today’s news liveAlbanese unveils ‘responsible’ new climate target to slash emissions over next decadeExplainer: what is a climate target and how does A…

Geopolitics

Chinese economy slows amid Trump trade war and weaker consumer spending

The Guardian – World · Europe

Slowing growth in factory output and retail sales prompts calls for fresh economic stimulusBusiness live – latest updatesChina’s economy showed further signs o…

Geopolitics

Pacific leaders gather to celebrate 50th anniversary of Papua New Guinea’s independence

The Guardian – World · Europe

Celebrations and events have been held across the country to mark the milestonePNG independence: 50 years onPacific leaders have gathered in Port Moresby to ce…

Geopolitics

Australia-PNG defence treaty: countries to agree to defend each other from military attack as China’s Pacific influence grows

The Guardian – World · Europe

Anthony Albanese and Papua New Guinea’s defence minister downplayed the delay to the Pukpuk defence treaty being formalisedFollow our Australia news live blog …

Geopolitics

Anthony Albanese fails to seal defence treaty between Australia and PNG

The Guardian – World · Europe

Australian PM will leave Port Moresby without agreement, sparking a setback for strategy to minimise China’s influence among Pacific nationsFollow our Australi…

Geopolitics

Latest blow to Labor’s Pacific defence strategy might not be the embarrassment the Coalition claims

The Guardian – World · Europe

Anthony Albanese must now save the defence agreement with Papua New Guinea, a week after a similar plan with Vanuatu was delayedGet our breaking news email, fr…

Geopolitics

UN tries to limit staff going to Cop30 in Brazil due to high price of hotels

The Guardian – World · Europe

Accommodation costs at climate summit in Belem are pricing out some developing countries and media outletsThe United Nations has urged its staff to limit atten…

Geopolitics

Bolsonaro ordered to pay damages for racist remarks in office

The Guardian – World · Europe

Court rules former president, sentenced to 27 years for coup attempt, must pay R$1m for ‘cockroaches’ comment in 2021Jair Bolsonaro has been ordered to pay R$1…

Geopolitics

‘We’re still in the dark’: a missing land defender and the deadly toll of land conflict on Indigenous people

The Guardian – World · Europe

Julia Chuñil is one of 146 land defenders who were killed or went missing last year, a third of them from Indigenous communitiesOne day last November, Julia Ch…

Geopolitics

Rocks on train tracks strand 900 Machu Picchu tourists amid protest

The Guardian – World · Europe

About 1,400 visitors were evacuated but hundreds were left stuck because of action linked to bus contract dispute, say Peru authoritiesAt least 900 tourists we…

Geopolitics

Venezuela starts days of military and ‘electronic warfare’ drills after US strikes on alleged drug boats

The Guardian – World · Europe

Armed forces say ‘special naval militia’ involved in Caribbean deployment as defence minister cites ‘threatening, vulgar voice’ of WashingtonVenezuela says it …

Geopolitics

Politicians in at least 51 countries used anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric during elections, NGO finds

The Guardian – World · Europe

Rights group also finds rise in openly gay, bisexual and transgender people running for office in 36 countriesPoliticians in at least 51 countries used homopho…

Geopolitics

Two men found guilty of witchcraft plot to kill Zambia’s president

The Guardian – World · Europe

Conviction comes as Hakainde Hichilema faces growing criticism for suppressing political oppositionTwo men have been convicted in Zambia of planning to use wit…

Geopolitics

Lesotho villagers complain of damage from water project backed by African Development Bank

The Guardian – World · Europe

About 1,600 people file complaint to AfDB demanding transparency over forced relocations and compensationEighteen rural communities in Lesotho have filed a com…

Geopolitics

Kenya seeks arrest of former British soldier over alleged murder of Agnes Wanjiru

The Guardian – World · Europe

High court judge issues arrest warrant, saying a suspect has been charged in relation to 2012 death of 21-year-oldProfile: who was Agnes Wanjiru?A warrant has …

Geopolitics

Who was Agnes Wanjiru, Kenyan woman killed near army base in 2012?

The Guardian – World · Europe

Relatives remember a dependable, kind and funny woman and remain traumatised by her deathPerhaps the Kenyan market town of Nanyuki’s greatest claim to fame was…

Geopolitics

Homes damaged, cars swept away as rains flood India's Uttarakhand

BBC News – World · Europe

Rescue efforts are under way after the Himalayan region was hit by torrential downpour.

Geopolitics

Israel demolishes more high-rise towers as Gaza City offensive ramps up

BBC News – World · Europe

BBC Verify's Merlyn Thomas looks at the latest Israeli strikes on buildings in Gaza City city over the weekend.

Geopolitics

Watch: JD Vance hosts Charlie Kirk's daily talk radio show

BBC News – World · Europe

The US vice-president said the late conservative influencer played a "critical part" in getting President Donald Trump re-elected.

Geopolitics

Watch: Bear caught on CCTV searching for food in Indian temple

BBC News – World · Europe

The curious creature ransacked an office in its quest to find tasty treats.

Geopolitics

Watch: The Sundance Kid's life in the spotlight

BBC News – World · Europe

The BBC's David Sillito takes a look at the career of the Hollywood icon who has died aged 89.

Geopolitics

'Completely different, yet genuinely get on' - BBC correspondents on Starmer and Trump

BBC News – World · Europe

The BBC's Political Editor Chris Mason and North America Editor Sarah Smith discuss what's at stake for both sides during the trip.

Geopolitics

Watch: Key takeaways from Charlie Kirk suspect's first court appearance

BBC News – World · Europe

The BBC's Nada Tawfik reports from Utah, where Tyler Robinson appeared in court as prosecutors read the charges against him.

Geopolitics

Watch: Mexico and Canada are meeting without Trump - here's why

BBC News – World · Europe

President Claudia Sheinbaum and Prime Minister Mark Carney's meeting is meant to kickstart a new economic bilateral relationship.

Geopolitics

'Ultimate in cancel culture': Fans outside Jimmy Kimmel studio react to show's axing

BBC News – World · Europe

The BBC spoke to fans who expressed surprise and disappointment after the late night show was taken off air "indefinitely" over Charlie Kirk comments.

Geopolitics

'The hungry can't stay silent' - behind deadly protests in oil-rich Angola

BBC News – World · Europe

As the 50th independence anniversary approaches the country grapples with poverty and inequality.

Geopolitics

Bowen: UN commission report on genocide is blunt indictment of Israel's actions in Gaza

BBC News – World · Europe

A new report accuses Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, in "the strongest and most authoritative UN finding to date".

Geopolitics

Champions League debut and Luiz - the rise of Pafos

BBC News – World · Europe

BBC Sport looks at Pafos FC, the team from Cyprus set to make their full Champions League debut with David Luiz in defence.

Geopolitics

Syria's worst drought in decades pushes millions to the brink

BBC News – World · Europe

The drought has slashed wheat harvests by 40% in a country where nearly 90% of the population already lives in poverty.

Geopolitics

In pictures: US President Donald Trump on second state to UK

BBC News – World · Europe

President Trump greeted by the King and Queen and other senior royals at Windsor Castle.

Geopolitics

Could the US interest rate cut boost the housing market?

BBC News – World · Europe

Borrowing costs are not guaranteed to come down much more than they already have, even after this week's rate cut.

Geopolitics

Spain counts the cost of 'nightmare' wildfire summer

BBC News – World · Europe

The country's farming and tourism sectors have been heavily affected by a spate of blazes.

Geopolitics

Battling a rare brain-eating disease in an Indian state

BBC News – World · Europe

In Kerala this year, more than 70 people have been diagnosed and 19 have died from the brain-eating amoeba.

Geopolitics

Fury over corruption and 'nepo babies' as floods paralyse Philippines

BBC News – World · Europe

An unusually fierce monsoon has derailed daily life more than ever in the South East Asian nation.

Geopolitics

Katty Kay: Why America is at a dangerous crossroads following the Charlie Kirk shooting

BBC News – World · Europe

This moment has parallels with other periods of discord in US history, but it is more complicated than simply repeating them.

Geopolitics

Timor-Leste scraps plan to buy MPs free cars after protests

BBC News – World · Europe

Demonstrators had burned tyres and set a government vehicle alight, while police responded with tear gas.

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