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Early warning of 'Apocalyptic Wasteland' in Gaza blocked by US envoys to Israel

Early warning of 'Apocalyptic Wasteland' in Gaza blocked by US envoys to Israel

A UN reports details gruesome scenes seen by staff on Gaza fact-finding missions in early 2024

Asia
Trump warns Britain on China ties as Starmer hails reset

Trump warns Britain on China ties as Starmer hails reset

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer lauds economic benefits of resetting relations with China during a visit there

Europe
French lawmakers pass bill banning social media for under-15s

French lawmakers pass bill banning social media for under-15s

President Emmanuel Macron hails the vote as a 'major step' to protect French children and teenagers

Middle East
Trump says he plans to talk to Iran while Pentagon prepares for possible action

Trump says he plans to talk to Iran while Pentagon prepares for possible action

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth says the military would be ready to carry out whatever the president decided

North America
ICE officers in Minnesota directed not to interact with 'agitators' in new orders

ICE officers in Minnesota directed not to interact with 'agitators' in new orders

The operational shift comes after Trump said that he aimed to 'de-escalate' tension in Minneapolis and St. Paul