Gaza’s Christians mourn mother and daughter killed in Israeli attack

Maysa Abu Daoud and her daughter Mary al-Najjar among five Palestinians killed in Gaza City attack.

The forgotten Chromebook that started it all

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The rise, fall, and rise of portable MP3 players

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Amazon’s colorful and sturdy new Kindles

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Saudi-led coalition dismisses ‘misleading’ Houthi claim of Riyadh attack

The Saudi-led coalition spokesman says the Yemeni armed group is 'attempting to divert attention' from its losses.

Fury to invite US President Trump to lead ring walk before Joshua fight

Tyson Fury is keen for his 'old pal' to join his procession to the ring for the fight on December 11 in Cardiff.

Yamal scores stunning goal in Spain’s 3-1 Nations League win over Czechia

Lamine Yamal is the first player to score within the first 10 minutes of each of three consecutive men's football games.

West Indies beat India in record chase as Hope hits 162 in third ODI

Shai Hope's 162 leads the West Indies to a record cricket run chase as they beat India by five wickets in the third ODI.

Widespread damage after huge hailstones pound Paraguay capital

Large hailstones pounded parts of Paraguay’s capital, breaking windows and denting cars.

Somalia President: Houthis ‘not in a position’ to bring Yemen peace

Somalia’s president accuses the Houthis of destabilising the region and disrupting navigation through the Bab al-Mandeb

Bosnia general election 2026 explained in maps and charts

Bosnians head to the polls on October 4. Here’s a quick guide to the voting process, candidates and what's at stake.

Trump defiant about midterm chances as he rallies for Republicans in Ohio

US president tells a rally in Ohio that he believes there will be a 'big surprise' in the upcoming elections.

Saudi-backed Yemeni army says 700 Houthis killed in 24 hours

Yemen’s government forces claim to have killed hundreds of Houthi rebels as they attempt to retake lost territory.

Pick-up truck overturns trying to carry military chopper in Russia

An attempt by Russian stuntman Evgeny Chebotarev to carry an Mi-2 helicopter on a pickup truck went awfully wrong.

Houthis claim strike on Saudi energy facility as Yemen fighting intensifies

Smoke and fire seen near an Aramco site in Riyadh as Houthis allege precise missile and drone strikes.

Ballots reach remote Indigenous Brazilians ahead of presidential election

Ballot boxes reach remote Indigenous communities by boat as Brazil votes, with Amazon conservation a key issue.

Zimbabweans struggle to rebuild after fleeing xenophobia in South Africa

Returnees face economic hardship and limited support as they try to rebuild in Zimbabwe.

Ethiopian government troops seize Tigray’s capital Mekelle

Ethiopia’s government forces say they’ve seized Mekelle from Tigray fighters after a week of intense battles.

Cornell president vows transparency amid outrage over fraternity rape case

Michael Kotlikoff expresses deep sorrow over the case, calling it one of the most challenging periods for Cornell.

Serbian populist leader Vucic launches campaign for prime minister

Former Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic is seeking to extend his hold on power through a parliamentary vote.

Mamdani, Irish PM play bingo, ‘split the G’ in New York

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani shared a video riding the subway with Irish PM Micheal Martin during UN week.

Brazil’s Lula and Bolsonaro close campaigns ahead of critical election

Latest polls suggest Lula's lead over Bolsonaro is narrowing, with neither candidate likely to win outright on Sunday.

Iran war live: Yemeni forces strike Sanaa as Trump warns Tehran of hard way

Fighting in Yemen displaces more civilians as Trump says a decision on Iran is coming.

Air ambulance missing on flight from Bermuda to Boston

The US coastguard says it has dispatched air and surface crews to search for the plane near Nantucket.

Pelosi-backed US candidate calls for ‘full arms embargo’ on Israel

Connie Chan, endorsed by Nancy Pelosi to succeed her in California, says she will vote to 'end a genocide in Gaza'.

Israeli settlers attack Palestinian farmers during olive harvest

Israeli settlers attack Palestinian farmers during olive harvest

Fernandes denies Portugal rift, hails Ronaldo after walk out

Bruno Fernandes says he has spoken to Cristiano Ronaldo and denies a rift within Portugal’s squad.

Trump ramps up pressure on US Republicans to end US clock switching

The US president published a lawmaker's cell phone number as he called for the passage of a bill making DST permanent.

Funeral held at Gaza church for mother and daughter killed in Gaza strike

Funeral prayers were held at Gaza City’s Saint Porphyrius Greek Orthodox Church for a Palestinian mother and daughter.

Milt Windler, NASA flight director who helped save Apollo 13, dies at 94

"...we were making history."