‘Kylian is fine’: France ready, full-strength for Spain World Cup semifinal
French coach Deschamps says his team will be fully prepared for a midfield battle against the European champions.
Oil hits 1-month high as US-Iran fighting clouds Strait of Hormuz outlook
Brent crude nears $85 a barrel amid renewed hostiles between Washington and Tehran.
ICE officer kills motorist in Maine; the second fatality in a week
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer has fatally shot a motorist in Maine.
Hungary’s parliament votes to oust president in latest anti-Orban move
Hungarian parliament passes amendment that would remove President Sulyok, appointed under ex-Prime Minister Orban.
Trump demands payment to protect Gulf nations from Iranian attacks
US President Donald Trump says the US should be paid by ‘rich’ oil-producing Gulf nations to secure the Strait of Hormuz
Record El Niño threatens to unleash floods across East Africa and Asia
Aid groups warn a record-strength El Niño could unleash flooding and hunger from Somalia to Pakistan.
Indonesia’s jailing of Gojek founder raises fears for investor confidence
Authorities say Nadiem Makarim abused his authority to favour Google in the procurement of laptops for school kids.
How Kenyan volunteers hunt polio’s hidden trail
Community health volunteers travel across remote northern Kenya to detect poliovirus before it can spread.
Iran war live: US launches more attacks, UAE says 1 killed in tanker strike
US carried out more attacks on Iran, with Iranian media reporting explosions in Kish, Qeshm and Bandar Abbas.
Hundreds of experts warn the world must prepare now for AI’s impact
More than 200 economists and AI researchers call on leaders to immediately prepare for sweeping economic disruption.
Three Palestinians killed, 15 wounded in Israeli attacks across Gaza
Three Palestinians killed and 15 wounded in Israeli attacks across Gaza as ceasefire violations continue.
Norway ‘rows’ at the royal palace to welcome back World Cup heroes
More than 100,000 people turned out to celebrate Norway's national football team after their World Cup exit.
Backed by Trump, Lindsey Graham’s sister Darline will replace him in Senate
South Carolina governor chooses Darline Graham Nordone to serve the rest of the late US senator's term until early 2027.
Nine deaths tied to Trump’s immigration enforcement operations in US
Fatal shooting in Biddeford, Maine, is latest in at least nine deaths linked to US president's immigration crackdown.
Haaland’s Norway receive heroes’ welcome in Oslo after World Cup exit
A crowd of more than 100,000, an open-top bus parade and a royal reception welcomed back the Norwegian World Cup squad.
Police in South Africa open probe into post-World Cup death of Jayden Adams
The country's football players' union confirmed Adams's death on Saturday, but the cause has not been revealed.
Lindsey Graham’s legacy: Israel advocate, Trump ally, Iran war supporter
Late US senator backed invasion of Iraq, war on Iran and approach of 'more for Israel' as he became a Trump confidant.
How is the US tech industry regulated?
Apple files a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing it of stealing trade secrets.
Andy Burnham in line to become British PM after securing party support
Burnham's bid cannot be challenged by fellow MPs, as he now has the support of almost the entire parliamentary party.
Argentina vs England World Cup tickets more expensive than France vs Spain
Prices for the Argentina vs England semifinal have seen a 34 percent increase over the past three days.
US strikes Iranian ship with drone boats in first-of-its-kind attack
US CENTCOM has published a video it says shows three Corsair unmanned surface vessels striking an Iranian ship facility
Ukraine and allies launch coalition to tackle Russia’s ballistic missiles
Russia has escalated attacks in recent weeks, taking advantage of Ukraine’s critical shortage of air defences.
Iran military warns US against Strait of Hormuz ‘interference’
Iran's military has warned it will not allow the United States to ‘interfere’ in the management of the Strait of Hormuz.
Artist sews names of Gaza children killed by Israel into gown
Welsh artist Diana Williams stitched the names of 300 babies killed by Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza into a gown.
What do Israeli settler attacks on Americans reveal?
Recent attacks on international journalists and a US congressman have once again put a spotlight on settler violence.
Gaza man builds roadside library from books buried in rubble
Bookseller Mohammad Saad lost his son, his home, and his bookstore in the aftermath of Israel’s war on Gaza.
US keeping the Strait of Hormuz open is ‘a massive force problem’
Former NATO analyst says Trump's push for a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz would mean a huge military operation.
World pays tribute to Qatar’s Father Emir
From Gaza to India, this is how the world paid tribute to Qatar's Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
Twelve US states sue Paramount to block Warner Bros merger
The states claim the $110bn acquisition would limit competition in the TV and film industries.