German customs officials find 1,500 tarantulas hidden in cake boxes at airport

The tarantulas were discovered about three weeks ago, but the customs office only made the images public on Monday.

Customs officials in Germany released photos ...

Trump to slam Russia with 'severe' 100% tariffs if no deal is made on Ukraine in 50 days

Trump has publicly expressed irritation with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s reluctance to reach a peace deal in Ukraine, accusing the Russian leader of throwi...

'We don’t have any intention' to control Gaza long term, Israeli foreign minister tells Euronews

Israel's foreign affairs minister Gideon Sa'ar tells Euronews that his country doesn't 'have any intention' to control Gaza long term, adding that the Jewish stat...

At least 30 killed as Syrian government forces clash with Druze militias, Bedouin tribes

The unrest began with a series of tit-for-tat kidnappings between members of the Druze religious minority and Sunni Bedouin clans.

At least 30 people have been k...

Spanish police detain eight people after anti-migrant clashes in Torre-Pacheco

Clashes in the town broke out on Saturday night after a 68-year-old man told Spanish media he had been beaten up earlier in the week by three men of North African...

Israeli strikes kill at least 32 in Gaza as Palestinian war death toll reportedly tops 58,000

Gaza’s Health Ministry says women and children make up more than half of the over 58,000 dead in the war. The ministry doesn’t differentiate between civilians and...

French President announces €6.5 billion in extra military spending in next two years

French President Emmanuel Macron outlined plans to boost defence spending in France, warning Europe is facing a "greater threat" than at any time since the end of...

Trump to meet NATO secretary general as plan takes shape for Ukraine weapons sales

US President Donald Trump said that the US would be willing to supply weapons to Ukraine via NATO and that he would make a "major statement" on Monday.

NATO Secr...

Dozens killed in Gaza, including children, as ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas flounder

The Israeli military admitted that one of the reported deadly strikes had been caused by 'a technical malfunction in the munition', missing the intended target.

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Grand prizes, big names: 2nd Esports World Cup starts in Riyadh

The second Esports World Cup has drawn gamers from across the planet, all vying for a slice of the 70 million dollar prize pot, split across 25 competitions, and ...

Iran publishes details of June 26 Israeli attack on Security Council meeting

On Saturday, the Fars news agency has revealed details about Israel's June 26 attack on the National Security Council. According to the report, Chief Justice Mohs...

New Caledonia to become a state in 'historic' agreement, but will remain French

French President Emmanuel Macron hailed the agreement as 'historic'. But it stops short of full independence sought by Indigenous Kanaks.

France announced a deal...

Engine fuel cutoff moments before Air India plane crash, preliminary report reveals

On June 12, the London-bound Boeing 787 crashed in Ahmedabad. All 230 passengers on board, except for one, were killed.

Fuel control switches were switched from ...

US appeals court throws out plea deal for alleged mastermind of 11 September terror attacks

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, a close confidant of Osama bin Laden and widely regarded as the architect of the 9/11 attacks, was captured on 1 March, 2003 in Rawalpindi...

PKK militants in Iraq begin laying down arms as part of peace process with Turkey

The PKK's original aim was to establish a Kurdish state in the southeast of Turkey, but over time its goals evolved into a campaign for greater autonomy for Turke...

Senegal's navy intercepts 201 African migrants on deadly Atlantic route to Europe

While there is no accurate death toll for the Atlantic route because of the lack of information on departures from West Africa, but a Spanish migrant rights group...

Greek parliament passes suspension of asylum claims for African migrants despite criticism

The suspension passed by a vote of 177-74 despite fierce opposition from left-wing parties, which unsuccessfully challenged the amendment as unconstitutional.

Gr...

Agents clash with protesters during ICE raids at southern California marijuana farm

Tensions flared in Southern California as immigration raids on two state-licensed marijuana farms sparked protests.

Federal agents clashed with protesters durin...

Kazakhstan MFA refutes claims of allowing Ukrainian drones to attack Russia from its territory

A suspicious drone-like object crashed in western Kazakhstan, sparking accusations from Russia against Ukraine. Kazakhstan denied the claims, citing ongoing inves...

UN Palestine investigator Albanese slams US sanctions on her as 'a sign of guilt'

The State Department’s decision to impose sanctions on Albanese followed an unsuccessful US pressure campaign to force the Geneva-based Human Rights Council to re...

Iran detains Franco-German cycling tourist Lennart Monterlos

Human rights groups have accused Tehran of carrying out a policy of hostage diplomacy, using Europeans and dual nationals as "bargaining chips" to facilitate its ...