Norway plans further development of Arctic drilling amid EU energy concerns
EU reviewing support of a ban on new drilling in the Arctic as war impacts energy security.
Kidnappers release video showing hundreds abducted from Nigerian mosque
Mass kidnappings highlight Nigeria's security crisis in the north as elections approach.
Trump administration announces global economic war on Iran
The US says it is targeting all of Iran’s sources of revenue, including oil.
Japanese delegation seeks to soothe strained ties with China
A cross-party delegation lands in Beijing as Tokyo tries to defrost its worst China rift in decades.
Trump administration announces ‘economic D-day’ sanctions on Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says US sanctions will intensify to choke off Iran's revenues and isolate the country.
Nearly one in two Ebola patients dying in DR Congo outbreak
Almost one in two people infected with Ebola are dying, Democratic Republic of the Congo government figures show.
Russia to seize poorly protected infrastructure as Ukraine barrage persists
Owners could lose control of facilities if regulators find them too slow to repair damage.
Former snooker world champion Graeme Dott convicted of child sex abuse
The 49-year-old was found to have subjected a girl and a boy to multiple incidents of abuse.
Israeli strike on Gaza shelter extends casualty list
More than 1,200 Palestinians have been killed since the October 2025 ceasefire agreement.
Nathan Cofnas on whether he feels responsible for Jason Arday’s death
Nathan Cofnas, who accused Cambridge professor Jason Arday of plagiarism, has addressed Arday’s death.
England drop fast bowler Bryden Carse amid investigation into club incident
The 31-year-old Durham bowler will not play against Pakistan in the upcoming second Test match.
What to expect as Iran braces for new US economic measures amid war
Tehran may count on links with China and others to weather the storm, but average Iranian people will bear the brunt.
Trump slams Canada with new 50 percent auto tariffs for 2027
Trump said tariffs on Canadian auto and steel will double to 50 percent from January 1.
Are humanoid robots the future of warfare?
Humanoid robots are breaking world records in sports, and are increasingly being developed and tested for military use.
Video: Russia launches rocket into space with military satellite
Russia says it has launched a military satellite into space on the back of a Soyuz-2.1 rocket from Arkhangelsk.
UK to help Ukraine build Storm Shadow long-range missiles: Why it matters
The UK's willingness to share classified missile-production knowledge sets a potentially important precedent.
Samuel Eto’o urges support for embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino
Former star striker, now head of Cameroon's FA, backs Infantino despite mounting pressure on him to resign.
Why Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians in West Bank are pogroms
Waves of settler attacks, aided by Israel's military, increasingly fit the definition of a pogrom.
Houses set on fire as fresh violence erupts in India’s Manipur
Several houses were set ablaze in India’s Manipur state, followed by gunfire between two groups.
Algeria’s schools put Shakespeare before Molière in break from France
Algerian primary schools will begin teaching English before French for the first time, signalling a drift from France.
Rain and flooding from Typhoon Narra hits China and Vietnam
Rain and flooding from Typhoon Narra hits China and Vietnam
‘Barrel bomb mufti’ sentenced to life in Syria
‘Barrel bomb mufti’ sentenced to life in Syria
Saudi Arabia’s MBS visits Macron in France: What to expect
Saudi crown prince and French president are set to sign several agreements on health, transport and energy.
Four arrested over fatal shooting of South African boxer Zolani Tete
Tete, who won world WBF flyweight and WBO bantamweight titles, was killed outside his home in Eastern Cape last week.
South Korea says US cancelled upcoming joint marine exercises over Iran war
The cancellation follows Trump's surprise order last week to scale back a separate annual joint military drill.
Activists occupy UK aircraft parts factory over Israel links
Pro-Palestine activists from the ‘People Against Genocide’ group occupied a Martin-Baker factory in the UK.
Former NBA player Enes Kanter ejected after confrontation with WNBA’s Cloud
Kanter was ejected from the Indiana-Chicago WNBA game after he was confronted by Sky guard Natasha Cloud on court.
Israel accused of using kites as pretext to justify escalating Gaza attacks
Israel has threatened Palestinian groups against launching 'kites, drones, and balloons' from the war-torn enclave.
Cambuur fans suffer burns as fireworks set off during Dutch league match
Game resumed despite injuries to home fans, but it would have been abandoned if a player or match official had been hit.
Photos: Towering landfill collapse kills 30 in Guinea’s capital, Conakry
A landfill collapse in Conakry kills 30, injures six, and destroys homes after heavy rains in Guinea's capital.