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Opposition leader Gandhi demands India PM's resignation over protest crackdown

India's main opposition leader, Rahul Gandhi, demanded on Tuesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi step down over the police crackdown against student protests demanding reforms in the education system.

UK PM Burnham's new cabinet to meet as he announces tax cut

Andy Burnham gathered his new cabinet Tuesday as he got down to work on his first full day as Britain's prime minister, unveiling an energy tax cut aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures.

Oleksandr Syrsky, Ukraine's under-fire commander-in-chief

Ukraine's Soviet-trained top commander Oleksandr Syrsky -- who could be sacked this week -- led some of Kyiv's most decisive military campaigns, but clashed with reformers as drones and technology changed the face of war.

New UK PM Burnham announces tax cut after cabinet shakeup

New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a tax cut to ease cost-of-living pressures as he was set to convene his first cabinet meeting on Tuesday.

China summons Philippine ambassador over clash in disputed waters

China summoned the Philippine ambassador on Tuesday following a clash at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, which sparked condemnation of Beijing by Manila's allies.

Panama, China renew maritime port agreement

Panama announced on Monday an agreement with China to renew a maritime shipping treaty that grants advantages to Panamanian ships in Chinese ports.

North Korea reaffirms support for Moscow over Ukraine

North Korea reaffirmed its support for Russia's war on Ukraine as the nations' foreign ministers met in Moscow, Pyongyang's state media reported Tuesday, increasing speculation Kim Jong Un may soon visit the Kremlin.

Iran targets US military assets as Houthis threaten to expand Mideast war

Iran targeted US radar and air defence installations in the Gulf on Tuesday, warning Washington of "more decisive and powerful" attacks to come as the conflict threatened to widen with a blockade of Saudi ports by Houthi rebels in Yemen.

South China Sea rivalry looms over ASEAN meeting

A clash in the South China Sea threatened to overshadow a meeting of Southeast Asian nations on Tuesday as the United States condemned "dangerous" Chinese actions in the contested waterway.

Lebanon's Aoun to meet Trump as pressure builds to disarm Hezbollah

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is set to meet with his US counterpart Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday, as pressure builds for Beirut to disarm Hezbollah, Israel's key condition before withdrawing from south Lebanon.

'All these rashes': chickenpox surges in Gaza camps

Eight-year-old Ruba Saadeh spends her days confined to the tent she shares with her family in Gaza, her body dotted with inflamed red blisters as chickenpox sweeps through overcrowded camps like the one they live in.

Wes Streeting named new UK defence minister

Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham named ex-health minister Wes Streeting as his defence secretary late Monday, the government said, as ministerial appointments ran into the night.

Trump orders new 50% tariff on many Canadian goods

US President Donald Trump signed orders Monday to impose new 50-percent tariffs on many Canadian goods, claiming "discriminatory treatment" by Ottawa against American alcohol, automobile and dairy products.

New UK PM Burnham stamps authority with cabinet shakeup

New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham took power Monday, purging the cabinet of his predecessor's loyalists as he promised a 10-year plan to ease cost-of-living pressures and signalled a tilt to the left.

US accuses Cuba of sweeping spy campaign, aiding American left

A US State Department report on Monday accused Cuban spies of infiltrating the highest levels of government in Washington and aiding "left-wing terrorism" on American soil.

New strikes as Trump warns Iran will pay for US troop deaths

US President Donald Trump warned Iran on Monday that it would pay "many times over" for every American soldier killed as a top Iranian leader said the conflict has escalated into a "full-scale war."

US stocks drop on latest Middle East fighting, tech earnings caution

Wall Street stocks retreated Monday with early gains fading as the escalating US-Iran conflict lifted oil prices while markets awaited key earnings reports.

Spain stars lap up adulation of estimated two million on World Cup parade

New World Cup champions Spain enjoyed a vibrant celebration parade on an open-top bus through the streets of Madrid on Monday evening, with a jubilant crowd of an estimated two million people out to celebrate, according to local authorities.

Louvre heist gallery to reopen to public on Wednesday

The Apollo Gallery of Paris's Louvre Museum, where French crown jewels worth 88 million euros were stolen in 2025 in a brazen heist, will reopen to the public on Wednesday.

New UK PM Burnham sweeps into office with surprise cabinet appointments

New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham took power Monday, purging the cabinet of his predecessor's loyalists as he promised a 10-year plan to ease cost-of-living pressures and signalled a tilt to the left.

Ceferin skipped World Cup final reportedly to show disapproval of FIFA

Aleksander Ceferin, the head of UEFA, boycotted the World Cup final to show unhappiness with FIFA, British media reported Monday.

Zelensky faces deepening political crisis as protests dig in

As protestors gathered across Ukraine for another demonstration against the ousting of a reformist defence minister, President Volodymyr Zelensky was facing one of the most urgent political crises of the Russian invasion.

'Not another one': UK voters fatigued by seventh PM in a decade

"Not another one," Claire Walker sighed, as Britain welcomed Andy Burnham as its seventh prime minister since early 2016 on Monday, with voters voicing their frustration after years of political churn.

US accuses Cuba of sweeping spy campaign

The United States on Monday accused Cuban spies of infiltrating the highest levels of government in Washington, as President Donald Trump pushes to end communist rule of the island while reviving anti-leftist rhetoric at home.

Indian police fire tear gas at exam protest march

Indian police fired tear gas on Monday to stop thousands of protesters demanding the education minister's resignation and wider examinations reforms from marching on parliament.

Burnham becomes PM vowing 10-year plan for Britain

New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Monday promised to set out a 10-year-plan for Britain, to ease the cost of living crisis and outlined policy goals including an end to sleeping on the streets.

Burnham becomes new UK PM after meeting king

Andy Burnham became British prime minister Monday after meeting King Charles III at Buckingham Palace and was set to set out his vision for the country after taking over from Keir Starmer.

Starmer 'proud' of achievements as Andy Burnham set to become new UK PM

Keir Starmer departed Downing Street Monday, insisting his two years in office had made Britain a better place as he stepped down as prime minister to make way for Andy Burnham.

Oil price gains ease after Iran points to mediation

Oil prices hit one-month highs Monday before scaling back as Iran said diplomatic exchanges with the United States were ongoing via mediators amid renewed conflict in the Middle East.

Madrid awaits triumphant return of Spain's World Cup heroes

A million jubilant Spain supporters are expected to greet their heroes on Monday in Madrid as the World Cup winners return home after clinching their second star.

Indian police fire tear gas, baton charge exam protesters

Indian police fired tear gas and baton-charged protesters in New Delhi Monday as they tried to march on parliament to demand the resignation of the education minister over irregularities in major examinations.

Oil eases after Iran says US contacts continue through mediators

Oil scaled back gains after hitting its highest price in a month on Monday as Iran said diplomatic exchanges with the United States were ongoing via mediators despite renewed conflict in the Middle East.

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