U.S. officials warn that a secret Miami meeting involving Trump associates and a sanctioned Russian envoy pushed a Ukraine plan aligned with Kremlin goals, bypassing formal channels.
UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood warns racism is rising as politicians ignore public concern over illegal immigration, unveiling major reforms to Britain’s migration system.
Severe flooding and landslides caused by relentless rain have killed 55 people in central Vietnam, with 13 still missing and over 235,000 homes submerged.
Armed bandits abducted 215 students and 12 teachers from a Catholic school in Niger State, Nigeria, in a major escalation of violence targeting Christian communities.
The U.S. has warned Ukraine it may scale back intelligence and weapons support if Kyiv refuses a peace plan containing major Russian demands, Reuters reports. Kyiv says it will not compromise sovereignty.