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Secretary of State Marco Rubio convened representatives from more than 60 countries to refocus international counterterrorism on 'far-left terror,' a move that has drawn criticism from Democrats and civil liberties advocates who question the data behind the designation.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron have reaffirmed their commitment to close cooperation, including unprecedented German participation in French nuclear exercises. The moves come as France prepares for presidential elections in 2027, with far-right leader Marine Le Pen leading in polls.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said the Kiev regime is concerned that the Iran conflict is diverting Western attention from Ukraine, while also describing his talks with Azerbaijan's foreign minister as productive and candid. He responded to Western offers of help by noting Russia's military capabilities.
Seven American aid workers who had been in the Democratic Republic of Congo to fight Ebola are quarantining at a new US-built isolation facility in Kenya, following new US travel restrictions. The facility has sparked local opposition and is the subject of a legal dispute over its construction.
President Donald Trump delivered a primetime speech alleging vulnerabilities in US election systems, claiming China compromised voter data and that noncitizens are registered to vote. Intelligence assessments contradict key claims, and experts note that possessing public data does not imply altered votes.
France and England meet in the 2026 World Cup third-place playoff, a match that offers a bronze medal, extra prize money, and a final chance for Didier Deschamps to end his 14-year tenure as France coach, while Kylian Mbappe chases Golden Boot history.
India has inaugurated its first indigenously built hydrogen-powered passenger train, the 'NaMo Green Rail', as part of its broader clean energy and sustainability efforts. The train, which can carry about 2,600 passengers at speeds up to 75 km/h, will operate on a 90 km route in Haryana, with the government aiming for net-zero railway emissions by 2030.
G7 foreign ministers and the EU's foreign policy chief have called on Sudan's Rapid Support Forces to immediately cease actions that could lead to further atrocities or endanger civilians in El-Obeid, including drone strikes and aid blockades. The appeal, backed by a UN warning of 'imminent risk of mass atrocities' in Kordofan, also urges all parties to stop hostilities and allow humanitarian access. The leaders additionally backed expanding the Darfur arms embargo to all of Sudan.
The Bundesliga is moving from ESPN to USA Network and Fandango in the US, in a deal reportedly worth $20 million per year—less than the $34 million ESPN paid. All games will be available, with some on free, ad-supported Fandango, but US fans have reacted negatively on social media, while experts see potential for greater reach.
Marla Svenja Liebich, a German far-right activist sentenced for incitement to hatred, was moved from a women's prison to a men's facility after being extradited from the Czech Republic. The transfer, announced Thursday, came despite Liebich's legal gender registration as female, a move critics have called an abuse of Germany's self-determination law.
Germany's upper parliamentary chamber, the Bundesrat, has approved a bill that would make denial of Israel's right to exist a criminal offense, punishable by up to five years in prison. The legislation now moves to the Bundestag.
Italy's Supreme Court of Cassation has upheld the murder convictions of five relatives of Saman Abbas, an 18-year-old killed in 2021 for refusing an arranged marriage. The verdicts, including life sentences for her parents and two cousins, and 22 years for her uncle, were confirmed on Wednesday, drawing a statement from Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Russia's envoy to the OSCE, Dmitry Polyansky, has accused European nations of banking on Russia's military defeat and of preparing for armed conflict, warning that Moscow would respond if NATO and the EU choose war. His remarks, reported by TASS, also criticized Europe's stance on Ukrainian conscripts and its reaction to attacks on Russian territory.
A new species of monkey with striking pinkish-orange lips and a black face has been confirmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The monkey, named Colobus congoensis, was first spotted in 2008 but only documented in 2018, and it is the fifth new African monkey species discovered in the past 75 years. Researchers highlight conservation concerns due to habitat loss and hunting.
Argentina defeated England 2-1 in the World Cup semifinal, with Lionel Messi providing two assists to secure a comeback victory. The defending champions will face Spain in the final, where Messi aims to become the first captain to lift the trophy twice.
A coalition of 14 nations, led by the US, issued a joint statement on the 10th anniversary of the 2016 South China Sea arbitration, reaffirming that China's expansive claims are illegal. While some reports frame the statement as a reaffirmation of the rules-based order, others criticize it as geopolitically motivated and highlight China's objections based on its 2006 UNCLOS declaration.
A Pew Research Center survey found that in 25 of 36 countries, more people hold favourable views of China than the US, marking a historic shift. Views of Chinese leader Xi Jinping also surpassed those of US President Donald Trump in 22 countries, driven by declining confidence in US leadership and policies.
Andy Burnham, former Greater Manchester mayor, is set to become the UK's next prime minister after being the only candidate to replace Keir Starmer. His rapid rise draws criticism over lack of scrutiny, while he pledges continuity on NATO and tougher Israel sanctions.
Health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ituri province are striking over unpaid wages and bonuses, disrupting Ebola treatment centers as the outbreak continues to spread. Confirmed cases have reached 2,011 with 754 deaths, and the WHO warns the true toll may be two to four times higher.
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said NATO's actions in the Arctic significantly increase the risk of unintended incidents, warning the region is becoming a zone of militarization and geopolitical confrontation. Separately, TASS reported that a group of 12 NATO countries is preparing a new naval mission to strengthen security in the North Atlantic and the Arctic, an initiative attributed to US pressure for Europe to take on more responsibility within the alliance.