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Iran in Port Sudan? The Next Threat to Asian Markets
The Red Sea corridor Asian trade depends on has another volatile shore, and almost nobody is watching it.
EU calls for stronger borders after Ceuta migrant crossings
Ursula von der Leyen has called for action ahead of an urgent EU interior ministers meeting to discuss the issue.
Charred homes, burned out cars - before and after images show Spokane wildfire destruction
BBC Verify has matched videos posted online in the aftermath with images of the same streets before the fires to assess the damage in Washington state.
House Ethics panel recommends censure for Chuck Edwards after harassment allegations
After a months-long investigation, the ethics committee recommended censure for Edwards because of "persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct towards two young female st…
US reports first two deaths linked to 'explosive diarrhoea' outbreak
The illness caused by parasitic infection that spreads through contaminated food or water is not generally life-threatening, health officials say.
'She folded like an umbrella' - Trump slams Jeanine Pirro over Reflecting Pool case
Federal prosecutors dismissed charges against a former Olympian accused of vandalising the landmark pool, blaming contractors for a rushed job.
Athens suitcase death: suspect admits hiding body but denies murder
Police are focusing on Elisabeth-Jane Ross’s final hours in hope of discovering motive for her killingGreek authorities are investigating what may have motivated a 26-year-old Afg…
Ripple effects: After Hearn, three others have their Reflecting Pool charges dropped
Prosecutors dropped their case against David Hearn on Friday, blaming Reflecting Pool damage on a "botched installation" rather than vandalism. That has implications for other peo…
With U.S. doors shutting, Cubans turn to Brazil for asylum
For years, many Cubans hoping to leave the island looked to the United States. Now, with legal pathways largely closed, a growing number are heading to Brazil instead.
Photos: Wildfires in Spokane lead to thousands of evacuations
Wildfires in Spokane have destroyed hundreds of homes and led to evacuation orders for 60,000 people.
Russia says seven killed and 40 injured by Ukrainian drone hitting busy beach
Three children were killed when the drone crashed at a popular resort on the Black Sea.
Judge orders return of alleged victim of trafficking sent to France under ‘one in one out’ scheme
Ruling quashes Home Office policy to refuse asylum seekers right to have trafficking claims reconsidered after initial rejectionA high court judge has ordered the Home Office to b…
Two people in Michigan have died after becoming ill with cyclosporiasis
They are the first reported deaths linked to a massive outbreak of the intestinal illness that began in May.
Migrants in Spain's Ceuta enclave escorted back to Morocco – video
Groups of migrants were escorted by police in Spain's Ceuta enclave back to Morocco, days after roughly 50,000 people swam and walked into the tiny Spanish territory Continue read…
The Guardian view on events in Ceuta: chaos and tragedy are weaponised by the far right | Editorial
Instead of finger-pointing at Spain, mainstream EU leaders should be showing solidarity with its prime minister, Pedro SánchezAt least 72 people are believed to have died late las…
Japan’s 2026 Defense White Paper Warns of China’s Expanding Military Reach in the Pacific
This year’s white paper places particular emphasis on Beijing’s growing ability to project military power beyond the First Island Chain.
It’s Time for the East Asia Summit to Tackle Nuclear Proliferation
As more countries consider acquiring nuclear weapons, the EAS should take the lead in addressing the growing challenges of proliferation.
Stronger EU borders needed after Ceuta crisis, von der Leyen says
European Commission president says work needed in five areas of migration control including returning more peopleThe president of the European Commission has called for action to …
How Ceuta migrant crisis exposes divisions within Europe - The Latest
Dozens of people died attempting to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta after an estimated 50,000 crossed from Morocco last week. The incident has led to a political crisis in Spai…
Xi’s Shanghai Tour Offers No Relief for the Housing Crisis
Aside from making sympathetic noises about living standards, Xi offered no new wisdom or solutions.
Threat to oil tankers in Middle East worst since start of Iran war, analysts say
Fresh attacks on alternative shipping routes have left tankers facing an increasingly complex situation, analysts say.
Anti-war politician flees Russia amid pre-election crackdown on dissent
Boris Nadezhdin, who gained prominence after standing against Putin in 2024, says he is now in FranceThe prominent Russian anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin has fled to Paris as…
How Ceuta migrant crisis exposes divisions within Europe - The Latest
At least 72 people have died attempting to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta after an estimated 50,000 migrants crossed from Morocco last week. The incident has triggered a polit…
Wildfires rage across Greece, threatening homes – video
Several wildfires broke out in Greece over the weekend, with gale-force winds pushing flames towards settlements on Athens’ western fringes. Footage from Kandili shows a group of …