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Saudi Arabia joins US in strikes on Iran-backed militias
US Central Command says proxy groups launched attacks against US bases and Saudi energy infrastructure.
Will Germany bring back mandatory military conscription next year?
A voluntary recruitment drive has only drawn 500 people so far this year, with many more eager to opt out.
Why is Uganda experiencing a food crisis?
At least 19 people have died of starvation in the country and 1.5 million are at risk of malnutrition, experts warn.
Russian industrial sites on fire after Ukrainian drone attacks
Russia's top online retailer Wildberries says it has evacuated warehouses in Ryazan.
IPL’s business value rockets to $20bn as India cricket league soars
Indian Premier League cements its place as cricket's number one T20 competition with an 11% rise in value this year.
India’s youth have broken Modi’s spell
At Jantar Mantar, satire and defiance punctured the prime minister’s aura of invulnerability.
Why Netanyahu didn’t want a Zelenskyy moment with Trump
Diplomats Jeffrey Feltman and Michael Ratney
Japan in a ‘race against time’ to rescue people trapped beneath rubble after quake
At least 13 people have been killed after the earthquake struck the island of Kyushu on Tuesday.
FIFA proposes plan to sell stakes in the World Cup, angering UEFA
Football's world governing body announces plans to sell stakes of up to 20 percent in the World Cup and other events.
Iran war live: US accuses IRGC of ‘surprise’ ballistic missile attacks
US claim comes as Saudi Arabia intercepts drones and Iran warns of 'any action' to maintain its control of Hormuz.
Yemen’s Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi Arabia oil tanker
The Houthis recently declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea, targeting several tankers.
'A lover of life' - Seattle pays tribute to food festival shooting victims
Families grieved on Monday as they remembered the three people killed in a shooting at a food festival.
Japan Kumamoto earthquake: What happened, damage, victims, latest updates
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu island, causing building collapses, fires and widespread damage.
Israeli airstrike destroys Gaza City mosque near displacement camp
Video footage captures an Israeli airstrike hitting Al-Muttaqin Mosque in Gaza City, next to Yarmouk Stadium
Savannah Guthrie pleads for help to find missing mother
Journalist Savannah Guthrie has made an emotional public appeal for information about her missing mother.
Trump on Erdogan, Netanyahu and selling fighter jets to Turkiye
US President Donald Trump called Turkiye 'a great ally' when asked about selling F-35 fighter jets to Ankara.
Iran war live: Trump touts ‘friendly talks’; Netanyahu arrives in US
Iran says US 'struggling' to end five-month-old war, as Netanyahu arrives in Washington, DC, for talks with Trump.
US diplomats walk out as France addresses UN Security Council
US diplomats walk out of UN meeting during France's speech amid tensions over human rights chief's reappointment.
US singer D4vd to go on trial for murder in death of 14-year-old
The star is accused of killing Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were found in a Tesla registered to his address.
Shot fired outside US consulate in Canada for second time this year
Police have previously suggested a link between anti-Jewish attacks in the city and shootings at the US consulate.
Netanyahu accuses NYC Mayor Mamdani of 'fomenting hate' after arrest threat
Mamdani walked back his threat last week, acknowledging he lacked the legal power to arrest Netanyahu on a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court.
Iran war live: Iran halts retaliatory strikes after pause in US attacks
The US has paused its two-week bombing campaign against Iran, prompting Tehran to also suspend its retaliatory attacks
Khamenei ties US-Iran peace deal to Israel ending attacks on Lebanon
Iran's supreme leader calls for 'absolute, unconditional termination' of Israel's attacks on Lebanon.
Trump’s border czar probes possible vetting failures after ICE shooting
ICE officer under review for alleged mental health struggles, violent behavior amid deadly shooting case in Maine.
PM pledges continued support for Ukraine ahead of Zelensky visit
The Ukrainian president will be Andy Burnham's first international visitor since taking office.
Israeli settlers set fire to mosques, cars and farm land in West Bank, Palestinians say
The latest attacks come two days after a clash between settlers and Palestinians near the village of Tal, which left four Palestinians and two Israelis dead.
What’s causing the unprecedented wildfires in Europe?
France and Spain have deployed thousands of firefighters, and neighbouring countries have sent help.
Israeli government nods to international stabilisation force in Gaza
The ISF, to be staffed by 'friendly countries', will operate in areas outside of Israel's military control.
Palestinians hope international peace force can rebuild Gaza
Palestinians in Gaza cautiously welcome Israel’s approval for an international stabilisation force to enter the strip.
US and Iran hit pause on strikes for second day
The relative calm comes amid reports of renewed efforts to restore diplomatic talks.