The US Supreme Court allowed President Donald Trump to enforce his ban on transgender troops serving in the military while challenges to the policy make their way through the courts. A judge in Washington issued an injunction on the ban after several servicemembers sued. In its emergency application to the court, the Trump administration argued … Read more
The European Commission has published a “roadmap” outlining its plans to end Europe’s reliance on Russian energy in the coming years. Under the plans, imports of all Russian gas and liquefied natural gas to European Union member states will be banned by the end of 2027. “No more will we permit Russia to weaponise energy … Read more
16 mins agoCarney visits Trump: Key moments from the high-stakes encounterTrump dominated the discussion, but Carney made his position clear on issues like tariffs and Canada becoming America’s 51st state.16 mins agoUS & Canada
It has long been the great prize for Britain’s post-EU trade freedom – a deal with what is now the world’s most populous country. India has agreed its most generous free trade agreement with the UK, which is at the same time Britain’s biggest post-Brexit trade deal. It means a big boost for key UK … Read more
André Rhoden-Paul BBC News BBC Armed police descended on suspects across the country on Saturday Searches are continuing at a number of addresses after five men were arrested on Saturday over an alleged terror plot in the UK. Home Office minister Dan Jarvis said hundreds of officers were carrying out forensic investigations and collecting evidence … Read more
Marble-size hail was seen pelting Paris’ streets, while cars were damaged by trees felled by lightning on Saturday afternoon. Minor flooding also led to Metro stations being temporarily closed, according to local reports. Thunderstorms are expected across parts of southern Europe this week, including southern areas of France, but there is a chance they could … Read more
Three people are dead and at least seven more are missing after a small boat overturned off the coast near San Diego, California, officials said. At least 16 people, including two children, were on board the panga-style fishing boat, the US Coast Guard said. Initially, as many as nine people were reported missing – but … Read more
The Catholic Church in Kenya has responded to concerns that the country’s only cardinal will not be participating in the election of the next pope because he had not been asked to attend. Following Pope Francis’ death last month, senior Catholic leaders, known as cardinals, who are younger than 80, are eligible to elect his … Read more
A student at Temple University has been suspended after an antisemitic incident at a sports bar in the city of Philadelphia went viral. Police are investigating after a three-word sign with an expletive about Jews was held up at the pub on Saturday. Dave Portnoy, the owner of the Barstool Sansom Street bar, said two … Read more
Israel has told people to evacuate Sanaa International Airport in Yemen’s capital, a day after it struck targets in the neighbouring city of Hodeidah. An Israeli military spokesman warned: “failure to evacuate and stay away from the area puts you in danger.” The attacks come after the Yemeni Houthi group fired a missile that landed … Read more