What is the history behind Trump’s LeBron blast over US national anthem?
What led to LeBron James being labelled a disgrace by US President Donald Trump, who says NBA star disgraced anthem?
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Ecuador opposition leader Luisa Gonzalez arrested in campaign finance probe
Gonzalez’s Citizen Revolution Movement has denounced the arrest as politically motivated, calling for her release.
Military aircraft to help get UK 'on front foot' to fight wildfires, Burnham says
The prime minister hosted the UK's first wildfire summit to prepare for future blazes after a record summer 2026.
Thousands gather at final student-led rally ahead of Serbia election
The student movement aims to end Vucic's 14 years of rule at Sunday's vote, as he holds a rival rally across town.
Israel’s Ben-Gvir shares AI videos mocking Gazans as ‘donkeys’ and sending them to Paris
Israel’s far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is using AI-generated videos to mock Palestinians and push political messages ahead of the country’s election, including videos magically transporting Gazans to Paris or calling them "donkeys" for choosing to stay. One video has sparked an online spat with France. AI is playing a growing role in the campaign, with parties using deepfakes, bots and AI-generated content, raising concerns about disinformation and the technology’s influence on voters.
Lina Attalah: Mada Masr journalist sent for trial in Egypt
Lina Attalah, who is accused of managing a website without a license, will go to court next week. Mada Masr has published reporting critical of Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi's government.
Albania's student protests are only getting bigger
As police try to suppress anti-corruption protests by young Albanians, Prime Minister Edi Rama is claiming that "antifa" is behind the unrest. Few are buying that explanation.
Back to the Bolsonaros? Brazil presidential run-off goes down to the wire
Brazil's future within the margin of error ahead of Sunday's presidential runoff: most of the latest polls put the far-right's Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of left-wing incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva... a lead that's narrowed after last weekend's acrimomious debate.
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Targeted by Trump, International Criminal Court wins top EU rights prize
Facing US sanctions, the International Criminal Court was on Thursday awarded the European Union's top rights prize, in a show of support that risks upsetting President Donald Trump. "The European Union is built on respect for multilateralism and international institutions, and this prize recognises the important work of the court in upholding international law and justice," said European Parliament chief Roberta Metsola in announcing the award. The ICC thanked the European Parliament for giving it the Sakharov Prize "at a time when the Court and its officials face unprecedented challenges". F
Vance tells Republicans to 'stop whining' after Ramaswamy attack ad in Ohio governor's race
US Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday defended an explosive attack ad by Republican Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign against his Democratic rival in the Ohio governor’s race, telling fellow Republicans to "stop whining" about it and go win the race. The ad features Democrat Amy Acton’s estranged mother, Donna Arthur, disputing Acton’s account of a childhood she says involved a period of homelessness and sexual abuse. Arthur, whom Acton says she has not seen since 1978, urges Ohioans not to vote for her daughter. Acton has said she was sexually abused by her stepfather when she was 12. Her mothe
Trump slams NBA star LeBron James for disrespecting US national anthem
NBA superstar LeBron James criticised by US President Donald Trump for disrespctful behaviour during national anthem.
Fahnbulleh says she backs home secretary on migration after comments to journalists
Energy secretary says she "didn't get it right" over comments she made about a TV interview.
Iran says seven ships hit in Hormuz Strait, warns US of wider response
The US has pushed back on the IRGC's claims, dismissing them as an attempt to increase oil prices ahead of US elections.
Canada's Mark Carney visits Turkey to boost trade ties
It's the first bilateral visit by a Canadian prime minister to Turkey. Canada and Turkey upgraded their relations to a "strategic partnership" as Canada seeks to diversify trade beyond the US.
Ahead of US and Israeli elections, 3-day joint attack on Iran 'would not radically change conflict'
Jean-Emile Jammine is pleased to welcome Federico Donelli, Associate Professor of International Relations in the Department of Political and Social Sciences at the University of Trieste in Italy. Can another three days of military strikes achieve what eight months of confrontation have failed to deliver? Donelli challenges the assumption that a short, intensive offensive would necessarily produce a decisive political outcome. He argues, "the real question is whether military pressure is intended to constrain Iran's capacity, or to pressure Iran to sit on the table." And whether they can transl
‘No change’ in Russia’s attitude on war shown by deadly attacks, Zelensky says
Russia’s latest attacks on Ukraine show there has been “no real change” in Moscow’s attitude towards the war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday. The deadly strikes came just hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin told US envoy Steve Witkoff his country was ready to resume trilateral talks with Washington and Kyiv.
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Albanian lawmakers scuffle in parliament as street protests continue
Albanian lawmakers have scuffled in parliament, throwing objects at one another and ripping microphones from desks.
France's Macron says 'illegitimate' protests will be banned in coming days
French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to ban unauthorized protests after France was rocked by violence and looting. As anger over public services and the cost of living grows, authorities are bracing for more protests.
Council vows support for Toxic Town public inquiry
Martin Griffiths, Reform UK leader of North Northants Council, says: "We have nothing to hide."
Four London councils challenge funding reforms
Three Tory and one Liberal Democrat-led councils are officially challenging government funding changes.