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China sentences official to death for taking $325m in bribes

The 69-year-old helped companies secure valuable contracts in exchange for money, a court heard.

Zimbabwean football star survives gun attack in South Africa

South African police say they are investigating a case of attempted murder but that no arrests have been made so far.

Ghana delays visit by South African president amid row over anti-migrant protests

Many in Ghana feared his presence would lead to mass protests, and officials say it is postponed for now.

Explosions injure 18 in Damascus during Macron's visit

As reports of the blasts came in, state television said the Syrian president had welcomed Macron at the presidential palace.

Lawyer says detained Gaza doctor was severely beaten in Israeli jail

The lawyer for Dr Hussam Abu Safiya tells the BBC his client was so badly beaten he could not recognise him during a visit last week.

Prince Harry Loses Privacy Lawsuit Against Daily Mail Publisher

MEGAN SPECIA

The case brought by Harry and other celebrities against Associated Newspapers was one of several legal battles that the prince has fought against British tabloids in recent years.

Suspect in Monaco Bombing Attack Is Found Dead in Ukraine

CARLOTTA GALL AND STANISLAV KOZLIUK

The Ukrainian authorities said that Anastasiia Berezovska, who officials said was behind the explosion last week, had been shot.

In NATO’s Next Act, Can Europe Lead?

STEVEN ERLANGER AND LARA JAKES

The focus at a leaders’ summit in Turkey this week will be on building a new model for the alliance, as President Trump pushes to do less and pressures others do more.

Why China Fired a Long-Range Missile Into the Pacific

CHRIS BUCKLEY

Beijing had long tested nuclear missiles only within its borders. A rare launch over an ocean shows it is determined to narrow the gap with the United States.

How a Four-Generation Cuban Family Survives on $60 a Month

ED AUGUSTIN AND LISETTE POOLE GONZÁLEZ

The U.S. oil blockade has deepened a humanitarian crisis, forcing Cubans to lean on the island’s long tradition of community solidarity to provide a cushion.

Mysterious Spheres Found in Australia Are Likely Space Debris

HARI RAJ

The discovery bemused residents of a small town in northeastern Australia. The objects appear to be junk from a space launch, the country’s space agency said.

Iran’s Strikes on Ships in Strait of Hormuz Test Cease-Fire and Threaten Oil Flow

JENNY GROSS, ERIC SCHMITT AND QASIM NAUMAN

The latest attacks, just weeks after the United States and Iran agreed to try to negotiate a lasting end to their hostilities, highlight risks for shipping companies.

NATO Allies Show Trump They Are Trying to Pay Up for Defense

LARA JAKES

Some countries are making significant progress on raising their military spending. A few are stretching the definition of military spending to try to meet their targets.

Man Arrested for Painting ‘Pam the Bird’ Graffiti on Bridge Tower in Melbourne

NATAN ODENHEIMER

An hourslong standoff with police ended after the man descended the 140-foot tower and surrendered. The graffiti resembled the “Pam the Bird” symbol which began appearing across the city in 2023.

Belgium’s World Cup Win Over U.S. Fuels Triumph and Snark in Europe

JEANNA SMIALEK AND KOBA RYCKEWAERT

President Trump had pushed to allow an American player to take the field despite a red card suspension, and the trouncing of the U.S. team was painted as a sign of justice.