Politics

Trump pardons former US congressman convicted of securities fraud  Reuters

Trump seeks to shore up support among rural voters hard-hit by tariffs, economic fallout of war with Iran.

Israel and Hezbollah continue fighting after truce announcement.

Violence that paralysed two Mogadishu districts subsides, but opposition rejects president's rule and vows to fight on.

Irish Taoiseach Martin says the ministers have shown 'a desire to see the elimination of Palestinians from Palestine'.