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US strikes target Iranian military boats
The US has launched the strikes on Iran in response to attacks on three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Tehran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes
The regional crossfire raised the risks that an interim agreement to halt fighting in the war could break down, putting the Middle East again at risk of a wider conflict.
Russian fuel shortages bite – but will Putin change tack in Ukraine war?
Even in Moscow, authorities are unable to guarantee fuel supplies, but will economic pressure lead to talks or escalation?
Asylum seeker in UK as part of ‘one in, one out’ scheme says it is unfair on those deported
Man flown from France as part of legal entry programme decries effect on others ‘who may have a similar case’An asylum seeker brought to the UK by the Home Office has said it feel…
A mountain of rubbish in Indonesia has been on fire for more than a week
Environmental activists say the blaze is a symptom of the country's growing waste crisis.
Will Le Pen rise again? French nationalist leader defiant after court's ruling
Within hours of a court of appeal confirming a guilty verdict, Marine Le Pen had already launched her presidential campaign.
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv targets Kremlin ‘shadow’ tankers as Russian strikes continue in capital
Two people injured in Kyiv attack, while early strike on southern port of Odesa injured 10. What we know on day 1,596Ukrainian drones have attacked a dozen tankers from Russia’s…
Utah boarding school where Paris Hilton alleged abuse as a teen loses its licence
Hilton said the facility "failed the children", as regulators cited neglect and use of unnecessary restraints.
Australia dock workers call for 28-hour week in AI talks
A union says workers are "in the crosshairs" of automation as AI is being tested across ports.
Search under way for cargo plane that vanished off Pakistan coast
The plane, carrying five people, rapidly descended before losing contact, authorities say.
'The water just came so fast': Typhoon triggers floods and rare tornadoes in China
Villagers whose families have been stranded told the BBC they are struggling to get food and help.
Watch: Buckling support beams seen inside New York high-rise
The structure, which is under construction, was evacuated along with surrounding buildings after reports of falling bricks.
'It is not normal' - but extraordinary Djokovic defies odds once again
It is worth remembering that what you are watching is not normal - but Novak Djokovic is anything but ordinary in another thrilling Wimbledon match.
Questions swirl over top US Republican McConnell's hospital stay - here's what we know
McConnell, 84, has been in hospital for more than four weeks, and his staff have not yet said why he was admitted.
Fears of a massacre in this city on the front line of Sudan's war
El-Obeid has been under "siege-like conditions" for 18 months says the UN human rights chief.
US prosecutors arrest 24 in major probe into India-based organised crime
In one indictment, US prosecutors accuse Punjab-based Bishnoi gang leaders of ordering the 2023 shooting of Canadian Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
From faith to technology - more of India's wealthy are giving to science
A fresh wave of commitments to pure sciences marks a turning point in the way India's wealthy are giving.
US launches strikes on Iran after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz
The US Central Command says the strikes are intended to impose "heavy costs" on Iran.
Dallas Cowboys player who died by suicide diagnosed with brain disease
Marshawn Kneeland had early chronic traumatic encephalopathy, which is caused by head impacts and has been found in dozens of former NFL players.
Watch: Marine Le Pen confirms run for French presidency
The National Rally leader also said she will attempt to appeal an embezzlement conviction.
New video shows man believed to be Tyler Robinson before Charlie Kirk shooting
The footage shown during the second day of a preliminary hearing appears to show Robinson walking through a parking garage and running across a roof.
Presidency bid while continuing court fight a gamble for Le Pen
Hard-right leader Marine Le Pen is appealing her case to France's top civil court, but it could backfire.
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen says she will run for president in 2027 – video
Speaking in a prime-time interview on TF1 TV on Tuesday, the French far-right leader Marine Le Pen announced she will run for president in 2027 after an appeal court shortened her…
Marine Le Pen to run for French presidency and appeal conviction in top court
The hard-right National Rally leader has ended months of speculation, after a court ruled she could run but would have to wear a tag for a year.