Politics

A private European aerospace startup has successfully completed the first test flight of its orbital launch vehicle in Norway. Munich-based Isar Aerospace said it launched a Spectrum rocket from Andøya Island on Sunday. The 92-foot-long Spectrum is a two-stage launch…

The chairwoman of a charity set up by Britain’s Prince Harry has accused him of trying to “drive her out” through “bullying” and “harassment”. On Tuesday, Harry said he and several other trustees had left Sentebale, which he co-founded with…

Hamas fighters said they had agreed to a new ceasefire proposal in Gaza put forward by mediators from Egypt and Qatar, while Israel announced a counter-proposal prepared “in full coordination” with a third mediator, the United States. Earlier this week,…

Hamas has agreed to a ceasefire proposal in Gaza that was handed to it two days ago by mediators from Egypt and Qatar, the head of the Palestinian militant organization said on Saturday. “We received an offer from Egyptian and…

Hundreds of thousands of protesters gathered again in Istanbul on Saturday to show support for the jailed mayor and demand his release. The rally, organised by Turkey’s main opposition party, the Republican People’s Party (CHP), was the latest in a…

US President Donald Trump on Friday commuted the sentence of Ozy Media co-founder Carlos Watson, just hours before he was due to surrender to prison to serve a nearly 10-year sentence for financial fraud. Mr Watson was found guilty last…

Andrew Tate is facing a lawsuit from his ex-girlfriend, who has accused the celebrity of sexual assault and physical abuse. Lawyers for Tate, who has also faced sexual assault charges in Britain, have denied the allegations. In a lawsuit filed…

Ukrainian government and military experts say Russian forces are planning to launch a new military offensive in the coming weeks to increase pressure on Ukraine and strengthen the Kremlin’s negotiating position in ceasefire talks. Ukrainian officials say the move could…

A powerful earthquake struck Myanmar and neighbouring Thailand on Friday, killing more than 150 people and destroying buildings, bridges and dams. At least 144 people have died in Myanmar, where photos and videos from two of the worst-hit cities showed…

A television cameraman was among two people killed on Friday in clashes between supporters of Nepal’s former king and police at a rally in the capital calling for the restoration of the abolished monarchy in the Himalayan state. Several protesters…