Jeopolitik

Donated milk reaches Cuba amid deepening shortages

Cuba has begun distributing donated powdered milk from Mexico and Uruguay as the island faces severe shortages.

Iran war live: Israel’s expanding invasion of Lebanon draws global alarm

France requests UN Security Council meeting over Israel's expanding invasion in Lebanon.

Colombia presidential runoff pits leftist senator against pro-Trump rival

Left-wing senator Iván Cepeda will face Trump admirer Abelardo de la Espriella at the final ballot on 21 June.

Cepeda, de la Espriella advance in Colombia’s presidential election

The left-wing senator and far-right newcomer will face each other in a run-off on June 21, with security a top issue.

Trump seeking edits to US-Iran deal, US media report

The requested changes are related to the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of highly enriched uranium, according to US media.

Israel seizes castle in Lebanon as it expands ground offensive

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls the capture of the strategic fortress a "decisive shift" in Israel's campaign against Hezbollah, as European governments criticise the escalation.

Nicaragua confirms death in custody of Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera

Rivera spent nearly three years in detention, cut off from the outside world, leading advocates to fear for his welfare.

PSG celebrate Champions League title with 48,000 fans at Parc des Princes stadium

The European champions celebrated back-to-back titles with jubilant fans at their Paris home after a day of revelry in the French capital.

How aid cuts are hampering the frontline response to the Ebola crisis

Aid workers in Uganda are watching the Ebola crisis unfold in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. They're doing what they can to prepare for an uptick in cases, but foreign aid cuts aren't helping.

The terrifying day the U.S.-Iran war reached a sleepy Sri Lankan town

A deadly strike during the first days of the Iran war hit far away in the Indian Ocean, jolting a quiet seaside town and showing how far the conflict's reach extends.

Can AI cure loneliness? South Korea’s robot companions for seniors

South Korea is using AI-powered companion dolls to help tackle loneliness in its ageing population

New Jersey orders curfew after immigration protests escalate

New Jersey orders curfew after immigration protests escalate.

Ethiopia to vote in first elections since Tigray peace deal

Four years after the formal end of Ethiopia's Tigray war, Ethiopians will be voting in general elections.

Kohli powers Bengaluru to ‘stuff of dreams’ back-to-back IPL titles

Having never previously won the Indian Premier League, Virat Kohli seals consecutive titles as Gujarat Titans defeated.

LIVE: No Winner in Colombia De la Espriella and Cepeda Head to June 21 Runoff

Colombians voted Sunday in the first round of presidential elections, choosing between a reformist left seeking to retain power following a historic victory four years ago and a hard-line right promising greater security amid escalating violence by armed groups. With 99% of votes

Jubilant PSG fans celebrate Champions League victory by the Eiffel Tower

A huge crowd of jubilant PSG supporters gathered near the Eiffel Tower on Sunday to celebrate their team's second Champions League title victory. Thousands of people celebrated across France throughout the night but the parties were blighted by incidents, clashes with police, v

Colombia's election: Meeting the Presidential contenders

The Economist’s Kinley Salmon on his encounters with the candidates

Dead whale towed ashore in Denmark ahead of autopsy

"Timmy" was found dead off the coast of Anholt despite multiple attempts to rescue it.

In pictures: Paris hosts PSG victory parade after back-to-back Champions League titles

Fresh from their Champions League final win in Budapest, Paris Saint-Germain players paraded their trophy on the Champs-de-Mars in front of the Eiffel Tower on Sunday, ahead of a presidential reception at the Élysée Palace and a party at their Parc des Princes stadium. But securi

Vingegaard completes Grand Tour set with victory at the Giro d'Italia

Denmark's Jonas Vingegaard won the 2026 Giro d'Italia on Sunday to become only the eighth male rider in history to win all three Grand Tours, having also won the Tour de France twice before his triumph at the Vuelta a Espana last year.

Hundreds arrested and dozens of police injured after Champions League riots in France

Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police which saw 219 people injured, including 57 police officers.

South Africa made to look like fools over World Cup visa issues, says minister

After a day of uncertainty, the government confirms the team will depart for Mexico on Monday.

Huge blast kills dozens in rebel-held village in Myanmar

Insurgents say it was caused by explosives being used for mining close to the Chinese border.

Huge crowds greet PSG players as they parade Champions League trophy in Paris

Ukraine hits Russian energy targets, denies striking Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Ukrainian drones struck targets across several Russian regions overnight from Saturday, including an oil pumping station, a refinery and a fuel depot, Russian and Ukrainian authorities said Sunday. Kyiv however denied Moscow's claims that a Ukrainian drone struck the Zaporizhzhia

U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Pacific Ocean, in fourth attack this week

The U.S. military said it carried out another strike on a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the Pacific Ocean, killing three in the fourth attack this week and putting the total death toll at 205.

Israel seizes medieval castle as it expands major offensive in southern Lebanon

Israel has captured the 12th-century Beaufort castle that overlooks southern Lebanon and northern Israel. The move suggests Israel is planning an extended military presence in Lebanon.

Israel is extending its footprint through war. For some, it's part of a greater plan

On the fringes of Israel's far right, some activists and political leaders dream of a Greater Israel, extending the country's area of control into neighboring countries.

Japan defence minister denies militarism and criticises China's 'huge arsenal'

Shinjiro Koizumi makes some of Tokyo's most pointed remarks yet in the dispute over Japan's military build-up.

PSG wins back-to-back Champions League titles after shootout victory against Arsenal

Paris Saint-Germain has won back-to-back Champions League titles by beating Arsenal on penalties in a dramatic final in Budapest.

Trump says a ceasefire extension deal with Iran is near, but core issues remain

President Trump has not yet decided whether he'll extend a ceasefire with Iran, and Israel continues to attack targets in Lebanon, in spite of a ceasefire there.

Over a thousand Palestinians from Gaza held in Israeli detention without charge

A controversial law allows Israel to hold Palestinians in prison without charge or trial. Israel says it's a necessary for security, but rights groups say it leaves detainees in a legal limbo.