Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has been arrested in London after Ecuador withdrew asylum status.
"Julian Assange, 47, has today, Thursday, 11 April, been arrested by officers from the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) at the Embassy of Ecuador," police said.
Police said they arrested him after being "invited into the embassy by the Ambassador, following the Ecuadorean government's withdrawal of asylum."
Assange had spent the last six years at the Ecuadorian Embassy in London.
Slow movement at Gaza border after Israel reopens Rafah crossing
Israel has reopened the Rafah crossing on Monday to a trickle of Palestinians for the first time in months, a major step in a US-backed plan to end the war, though strict Israeli security checks slowed the process.
US to cut tariffs on India to 18%, India agrees to end Russian oil purchases
US President Donald Trump on Monday announced a trade deal with India that slashes US tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent from 50 per cent in exchange for India halting Russian oil purchases and lowering trade barriers.
Son of Norway's crown princess stands trial for domestic violence
The son of Norway's crown princess will stand trial on Tuesday on charges of domestic violence, serious assault and drug possession, among other crimes, one of several cases that have shaken the Norwegian monarchy.
Israel reopens Gaza's Rafah border crossing to Egypt, with limits
Israel reopened the border between Gaza and Egypt on Monday for people on foot, a move that would allow Palestinians to leave the enclave and let back in those who want to return after fleeing Israel's war in the enclave.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has led messages welcoming guests to the World Government Summit 2026, running from February 3 - 5 under the theme ‘Shaping Future Governments’.
The UAE has denied false and unfounded claims that it would assume civilian administration of Gaza.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has explored ways to strengthen cooperation with Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
