The Arab state is seeking an alternative to Donald Trump’s plan to relocate some two million Palestinians.
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Confusion and mistrust hang over efforts to save Gaza ceasefire
Egypt and Qatar are “intensifying diplomatic efforts” as concern grows that fighting will resume.
Fifty countries affected by USAID freeze, says WHO
HIV treatments and other services have been disrupted, says Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
Hegseth sets out hard line on European defence and Nato
The US defence secretary tells Europe to spend more and take responsibility for Ukraine’s future defence.
Moment Monty the giant schnauzer wins prestigious US dog show
Monty defeated more than 2,500 canines for the top prize in New York.
Jordan’s King rejects Trump proposal to displace Palestinians from Gaza
King Abdullah rejected the plan for Gaza’s population to be relocated to nearby countries, including Jordan.
Crackdown on Bangladesh protesters may be crime against humanity, UN says
Sheikh Hasina, deposed last year, is accused of putting down protests that left up to 1,400 people dead.
Oil clean-up ‘scam’ warnings ignored by Shell, whistleblower tells BBC
The oil giant faces allegations it ignored warnings that a clean-up scheme was beset by corruption.
Kremlin says Russian citizen released in US after Trump greets freed teacher
Russia says its citizen will return from the US in the coming days, after Trump hailed the release of American Marc Fogel.
Elon Musk denies ‘hostile takeover’ of government in surprise White House appearance
The world’s richest man took questions for the first time since he was appointed to lead a sweeping government cost-cutting effort.