Tate brothers arrested in US as UK charges reach 59
Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested in the US as UK prosecutors filed a total of 59 charges and formally requested their extradition. Their lawyer insists both men are innocent.
-
-
EU sanctions deadlock stalls over one Greek oligarch
A new EU sanctions package is stuck in Brussels because Greece is blocking one Greek oligarch’s designation, sources say. The standoff has already blown past two internal deadlines and is frustrating member states pushing for urgent action.
-
Europe news bulletin: top stories for July 17th, 2026
From a landmark EU energy vote in Brussels to fresh unrest in the Western Balkans, July 17th is shaping up to be one of the busiest news days of the summer. Here’s everything you need to know right now.
-
Ukrainian soldiers outraged over removal of defence minister Fedorov
Soldiers fighting on the front lines are speaking out against the sudden dismissal of Ukraine’s defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov. The backlash from the military adds a serious new dimension to protests that erupted across the country Thursday.
-
Trump doubles down on 2020 voter fraud claims, targets China
President Trump renewed claims of Chinese interference in the 2020 election during a national address, promising to declassify hundreds of pages of supporting documents. The allegations have been rejected by courts and federal agencies more than 60 times.
-
Trump changes Reflecting Pool ‘gash’ size again with no evidence
Donald Trump described alleged damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as stretching 300 yards — a figure that contradicts his own previous accounts. Photos of the drained pool show no obvious signs of the massive gash he’s claimed.
-
EU social media ban for children hits legal and political wall
A push to ban children from social media across the EU is colliding with legal questions about fundamental rights and a lack of political consensus among member states. Here’s why the road to any bloc-wide restriction is far longer than proponents are admitting.
-
Hong Kong police raid bookshops, arrest five over ‘seditious’ titles
Hong Kong police arrested five bookshop workers Tuesday in raids targeting publications authorities claim incited hatred against the government. The operation is being condemned by press freedom advocates as the latest blow to the city’s once-vibrant literary scene.
-
Argentina seal dramatic World Cup final spot in stunning comeback
Reigning champions Argentina have booked their place in the World Cup final with a stunning comeback victory over England. Lionel Messi and company will now face Spain in a historic showdown on Sunday.
-
West Africa terrorism shifts from attacks to governing territories
Jihadist groups across West Africa are no longer just launching attacks — they’re collecting taxes, controlling trade routes and pushing steadily toward the Gulf of Guinea. The nature of the threat has fundamentally changed.
