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Head of US-backed Gaza aid foundation quits as further Israeli airstrikes kill dozens

The head of a U.S.-backed aid foundation set to begin aid deliveries in Gaza resigned unexpectedly, saying it could not uphold humanitarian principles amidst war

EU calls for ‘respect’ after Trump threatens 50% tariffs

The European Union's trade chief said the 27-member bloc is committed to securing a trade deal with the US based on "respect" not "threats

Harvard’s foreign students gain temporary reprieve as Trump’s enrollment ban halted

A judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration’s plan to strip Harvard University of its ability to enrol foreign students

Uruguay’s José Mujica, world’s ‘poorest president’, dies at 89

The ex-guerrilla who governed Uruguay from 2010 to 2015 was known as the world's "poorest president" because of his modest lifestyle

Trump administration considers suspending habeas corpus

Donald Trump's administration is "actively looking at" suspending habeas corpus - the right of a person to challenge their detention in court

Conclave: How Vatican keeps its papal vote secret

This must be the most secretive election in the world when 133 Catholic cardinals are shut into the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday to choose a successor to Pope Francis

Prince Harry tells BBC he wants ‘reconciliation’ with Royal Family

Prince Harry has told the BBC he "would love a reconciliation" with the Royal Family, expressing emotional regret over losing his legal challenge regarding personal security in the UK,