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Six dead after gunman opens fire and barricades supermarket in Kyiv
At least six people have been killed and 14 are injured after a gunman opened fire in the streets of Kyiv. Source link
Uncertainty in Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire deadline approaches
There is an intense uncertainty and volatility on the vital shipping waterway which is at the centre of a growing energy crisis. Source link
Donald Trump might have annoyed the only ally who can help clear sea mines
The prospect of mines in the Strait of Hormuz has highlighted a gap in US naval capabilities and reinforced its need for NATO help. Source link
How Trump turned on the first US-born Pope
US President Donald Trump described Pope Leo XIV’s accession to the papacy as a meaningful moment for America. But now he has said the pontiff is hurting the Catholic Church, and is weak. Here’s how their relationship has developed over the past year. Source link
World's largest democracy votes against increasing women
The largest democracy in the world has rejected a move to increase the number of women in parliament. What could have been a ‘beacon’ for global women’s rights became marred by controversy. Source link
'It's a free-for-all': Fiji 'ground zero' for transnational drug-smuggling trade
Two men have told Foreign Correspondent how they were unwittingly drawn into Fiji’s largest-ever meth importation. Source link
The Aussie farmer making waves in Kenya
After moving to Kenya 15 years ago Aussie farmer Stuart Barden’s dream has become reality. The 55-year-old is helping change the face of the country’s cropping industry. Source link
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open as Lebanon ceasefire begins
US President Donald Trump immediately welcomed the news from Tehran but went on to warn that the US blockade of Iran’s ports would continue. Source link
Aung San Suu Kyi to be freed sooner as Myanmar releases her ally from jail
Myanmar’s ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi has her prison sentence cut as thousands of prisoners are freed. Meanwhile, the UN reveals 2025 marked the deadliest year on record for Rohingya refugees fleeing Myanmar. Source link
Pacific leaders declare emergency over potential fuel shortages
The prime minister of Solomon Islands says Pacific leaders have declared an emergency over the looming threat of fuel shortages, while the Australian government contemplates a plan which could see stocks of diesel held by the US military sent to Pacific nations suffering shortages. Source link