President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that there would be "serious consequences" if Western countries allowed Ukraine to use their weapons to strike targets in Russia, as sought by Kyiv. The warning came as French President Emmanuel Macron said Kyiv should be allowed to "neutralise" Russian military bases from where Kremlin troops
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WHO delivers aid to north of Gaza for 1st time in 2 weeks
A World Health Organization mission reached the north of Gaza for the first time in more than two weeks, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Wednesday. The mission delivered fuel, hospital beds, medicines and other medical supplies to the Al-Ahli hospital, Tedros announced on X. "Amid ongoing intense hostilities, @WHO and
Korda relishing expectation ahead of US Women’s Open
Olympic champ Warholm to open outdoor season on home Oslo track
Osaka ‘really excited to face’ Swiatek at French Open
Djokovic looks to overcome ‘bumps in road’ at French Open
Novak Djokovic begins the defence of his French Open title on Tuesday, confident his Grand Slam pedigree will help overcome his lacklustre season. The world number one, seeking a fourth Roland Garros title and record-extending 25th major, is enduring his worst run since 2018. Djokovic, 37, has not won a title in
Unpredictable Pakistan aim for ‘third time lucky’ at T20 World
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam is hoping it is third time lucky for his side at the Twenty20 World Cup after finishing losing semi-finalists in 2021 and runners-up a year later. Pakistan's build-up to the tournament, which takes place in West Indies and the USA, has been chaotic, with Azam replacing Shaheen
Bochum secure Bundesliga spot after dramatic playoff win
Bochum rallied back from a 3-0 first leg defeat and overpowered Dusseldorf 6-5 (3-3) on penalties to stay in Germany's top-flight following the second leg of the relegation on Monday, Bochum started highly motivated into the second leg, knowing that only three-goal lead would force second division outfit Dusseldorf into the
Donors vow $5.4 billion for Syrian refugees
International donors led by the EU on Monday pledged five billion euros ($5.4 billion) for Syrian refugees, as Brussels insisted they should not be "pushed back" to their war-torn homeland. An annual gathering hosted by the EU and chaired by its foreign policy chief Josep Borrell saw the European Union commit
Security Council set to meet over deadly Rafah strike
The UN Security Council was set to convene an emergency meeting Tuesday over an Israeli strike that killed dozens in a displaced persons camp in Rafah, as three European countries were slated to formally recognise a Palestinian state. AFP journalists on the ground early Tuesday reported fresh Israeli strikes overnight in