Israeli settlers attack Sinjil town in occupied West Bank
Clashes erupted after Israeli settlers attacked the outskirts of the occupied West Bank town of Sinjil.
China rebukes UK over nationalisation of British Steel
The UK has appropriated its last working steelworks following fears its former Chinese owners would shut it down.
Which players are favourites to be FIFA World Cup 2026 award winners?
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are among the biggest stars expected to walk away with at least one individual award.
Iranian sources say US strikes hit civilian infrastructure
Iranian social media accounts, and local sources allege that US strikes caused casualties and hit infrastructure.
IEA chief warns Strait of Hormuz crisis threatens global energy security
Fatih Birol says 'oil security is still a critical issue' and world should be 'worried' if situation does not improve.
Goa’s forgotten orchata drink lives on in family kitchens
Once reserved for elite Catholic households, this almond drink survives thanks to Goans preserving tradition.
How three Ivorian firms are competing with global brands
Homegrown firms are gaining ground in Ivory Coast's fuel, finance and cosmetics sectors.
‘Trump Accounts’ are symbolic, not effective at closing wealth gap
The wealth gap is wider than it’s been in three decades.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meets with top Chinese official
The meeting comes after Xi visited Kim, promising closer diplomatic, law enforcement and military cooperation.
Falling debris from intercepted Iranian strikes sparks fires in Kuwait
Moment a projectile struck a border area between Kuwait and Iraq, sparking a fire and sending thick smoke into the sky.
Brazilian football legend Pele’s World Cup shirt sells for $4.9m
The sale is a record for the Brazilian footballing great, but far from the most expensive piece of sporting memorabilia.
Iran war live: US carries out strikes on civilian infrastructure in south
Officials report power outages, train station hit in Bandar Abbas, as Iran says Hormuz won't return to prewar status.
Venezuela earthquake: Number of known dead rises to nearly 5,000 victims
The UN estimates 50,000 are missing, with many more feared dead under the rubble as the focus shifts to rebuilding.
Vietnamese activist places rare national spotlight on Gaza’s suffering
Activist Bao Ngoc draws attention to plight of Palestinians in country where protest is tightly controlled.
Qatar rejects Israeli reports of military action against Iran
Qatar has rejected Israeli media reports claiming the Qataris agreed to participate in military action against Iran.
Sadiq Khan joins House of Lords as outgoing UK PM names 26 new peers
PM Keir Starmer's final honours list also includes campaigners, military leaders and senior civil servants.
Former Italian motorway chief sentenced over bridge collapse
The former CEO of Italy’s main highway operator has been given 12 years in prison.
Ilhan Omar renews push for US to join ICC amid Trump pressure
The resolution comes days after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledged to 'dismantle' the international court.
Grand Mosque of Paris celebrates 100-year anniversary
The Grand Mosque of Paris is celebrating 100 years since its inauguration.
FIFA to probe Argentina’s Falklands banner display at World Cup semifinal
FIFA says its disciplinary committee will assess match reports and consider relevant circumstances before taking any action.
US mounts sixth straight night of attacks as Iran warns of wider war
Iranian media reports airport, bridge and communications tower targeted.
Donald Trump live: US president to deliver primetime address on elections
Critics fear Trump may use his podium to spread spread doubt about election integrity before the 2026 midterms.
The hardest party to manage in the Iran talks isn’t Iran
Washington's spoiler problem sits inside its own alliance, and the spoiler playbook was never written for friends.
Palestinians injured in Israeli settler attacks across West Bank
More than 30 people reportedly arrested across the occupied territory, as Israel intensifies its siege.
Syria says it foiled Hezbollah weapons shipment
Syrian authorities say they intercepted a shipment of missiles and drones allegedly destined for Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Wildfire smoke blankets World Cup final stadium before kickoff
Footage shows smoke from Canadian wildfires shrouding the New York New Jersey Stadium ahead of Sunday’s World Cup.
How Syria is redefining ties with Russia
After Bashar al-Assad's fall in 2024, Syria cut ties with some former allies but redefined its relationship with Russia.
Syria seizes advanced weapons it says were bound for Lebanon’s Hezbollah
Hezbollah denies activity in Syria after interception of arms shipment including missiles, rockets and drones via Iraq.
Nicaragua severs diplomatic ties with Italy over 1978 murder case
The rift follows Italy’s renewed demand for Nicaragua to extradite the man convicted of former prime minister's killing.
How serious is Iran’s threat to disrupt shipping in the Red Sea?
After the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's IRGC warns it could next target Bab al-Mandeb.