No consensus on UN declaration on AIDS fight for first time in more than two decades

June 26, 2026 · The Independent

South Korea to train 500,000 ‘drone warriors’ to combat North Korea threat
The announcement comes as both countries accelerate efforts to build drone capabilities, shaped by lessons from conflict
Venezuelans Displaced by Quakes Sleep in Streets, Plazas and Cars
Twin earthquakes have left thousands homeless. Many others who are too afraid to sleep in their homes have taken to the
Shoppers rush for AC coolers in France as soon as store opens amid brutal heatwave
Shoppers rush for AC coolers in France as soon as store opens amid brutal heatwave
'He was rubbing himself against me... I didn't know how to make him stop.' As a horrifying new documentary reveals how many people knew of Rolf Harris's crimes, his victims speak out about the executives who witnessed the abuse - and still did nothing
A musician and entertainer who was adored by millions across the globe, Rolf Harris was actually preying on children and
Lottery budgets R230m for legal fees
This is the cost of rooting out corruption, commissioner tells parliament.