US President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged Congress to pass legislation ending birthright citizenship after the Supreme Court rejected his administration's effort to restrict automatic citizenship for children born on American soil. The 6-3 ruling reaffirmed the long-standing interpretation of the 14th Amendment's Citizenship Clause, preserving birthright citizenship and dealing a setback to Trump's immigration agenda. Responding on Truth Social, Trump argued that Congress could change the policy through legislation without requiring a constitutional amendment, calling birthright citizenship "expensive and unfair." He pledged his full support for lawmakers willing to pursue the proposal, signalling that the issue will remain a key focus of his administration

Iran on Tuesday dismissed reports of fresh talks with the United States, saying it has no plans to meet American officials in Doha despite the presence of US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said the Iranian delegation would instead meet Qatari officials to discuss implementing the recently signed memorandum of understanding, including the release of billions of dollars in Iranian funds frozen in Qatar. Baghaei rejected speculation about renewed diplomacy with Washington and warned Iran would respond immediately to any US violation of the agreement that ended recent regional hostilities. Qatar confirmed the frozen assets have not yet been transferred to Tehran.

Tsunami, an eight-year-old Border Collie rescued from abuse and abandonment as a puppy, has emerged as one of Venezuela's earthquake heroes after helping locate survivors beneath collapsed buildings. Working with handler Jorge Beans and the K-SAR ECID rescue unit, Tsunami reportedly helped emergency teams find at least 13 people alive, including a 60-year-old man trapped for six hours beneath an eight-storey building. Before the June 2026 disaster, the rescue dog had participated in humanitarian missions following the Türkiye-Syria earthquakes and floods across Venezuela. After days of continuous work, Tsunami was treated for exhaustion before authorities confirmed the earthquake response would be his final official rescue mission before retirement.

Ukraine said its military struck a Russian satellite communications centre near Moscow using drones. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the site was used to support Russia's military operations. "Step by step, we are implementing our plan," he said. Meanwhile, Russian officials said a six-month-old baby was killed after drone debris hit a building in the Moscow region. Another person died in Belgorod. Russian attacks on Ukraine also killed at least 10 people in Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, and Kharkiv. The latest strikes came as fighting continued on both sides of the border. (PC: Reuters)

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said she is "not anti-American" and is also "not kneeling" amid a dispute with US President Donald Trump. Speaking in an interview, she said Italy believes in a united West and that strong ties should be based on honesty. The comments came after Trump claimed Meloni had wanted a photo with him during an international summit. His remarks drew criticism in Italy. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani later cancelled a planned visit to the United States, calling Trump's comments offensive to Italy. The row has strained relations between the two allies.

People in Venezuela are still searching for survivors after last week's powerful earthquakes. Many residents are using simple tools and their hands to clear the rubble because help has been slow to arrive. More than 1,700 people have died, and thousands are still missing. A 21-year-old man was rescued after being trapped for over 100 hours. "Every life saved is a victory for hope," Interim President Delcy Rodríguez said. Rescue teams from several countries are helping in the search. More international aid has also arrived as officials continue relief work in the worst-hit areas. (PC: EPA)

Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly acknowledged fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian missile and drone strikes, marking a rare admission of the war's impact inside Russia. Speaking to senior officials and oil executives, Putin said motorists, businesses and farmers were facing fuel supply problems, with queues at petrol stations reported in several regions. He admitted Crimea had only a few days of fuel reserves but insisted the situation was "not critical." Putin blamed Ukraine for targeting Russia's energy infrastructure and vowed to strengthen air defences and speed up refinery repairs, while maintaining that Russia's military campaign remained on course. (PC: BBC)  

Iran has denied US President Donald Trump's claim that American and Iranian officials will meet in Doha, saying no talks are scheduled at any level in the coming days. Tehran clarified that an Iranian technical delegation will visit Qatar this week, but the trip is unrelated to any meeting with US officials. Trump's announcement came as Washington sought to preserve a fragile peace agreement following recent tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. The conflicting statements have raised fresh uncertainty over the future of US-Iran diplomacy despite ongoing efforts to reduce regional tensions. (PC: X)

US President Donald Trump said the United States and Iran will hold talks in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday. He said Iran requested the meeting after recent military strikes increased tensions. Iran has not confirmed the talks but said it will keep control of the Strait of Hormuz. US officials said both sides have agreed to avoid further conflict for now and continue negotiations. The talks will focus on a proposed agreement between the two countries. Meanwhile, fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continued in Lebanon, adding to concerns about stability in the Middle East. (PC: Getty Images)

Catherine, Princess of Wales, completed the National Three Peaks Challenge in 24 hours to raise money and awareness for cancer care. She climbed the highest mountains in Scotland, England, and Wales. Kate was diagnosed with cancer in 2024 and announced she was in remission in 2025 after chemotherapy. She said the challenge was a way to support people living with cancer and highlight the importance of holistic healthcare. The walk covered 23 miles and included over 10,000 feet of climbing. Prince William, their children, and other family members welcomed her after she completed the challenge.