The US, Israel and the normalisation of scandal

Scant progress in US-China talks bolsters Putin, while for China, hosting back-to-back visits is a diplomatic flex.

War-damaged Khartoum sees uneven recovery as residents weigh return amid fragile services and economy.

High court is investigating Zapatero over airline aid, putting pressure on current PM.

Foreign ministers of 10 countries say Israel's storming of the aid flotilla is a blatant violation of international law.