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More than 5,300 people still held in Myanmar scam centres: rights group
A UN report found the facilities are operated by foreign nationals who were trafficked by criminal gangs.…
Campaigners consider appeal after Gatwick bids fail
A High Court ruling backs Gatwick Airport's expansion after campaigners raise climate concerns.…
Mexico exhibition relives memories of Qatar World Cup 2022
An exhibition in Mexico held during the World Cup explores the legacy of Qatar 2022.…
Demand for tunnel maps and personal weapons tests Gaza talks
Gaza talks remain active, but stall as the US envoy demands the handover of tunnel maps and family arms.…
PM to push ahead with controversial defence plan despite resignation
The government says it is still planning to publish the spending proposals before a Nato Summit on 7 July.…
Hundreds of schools in England and Wales to close in heatwave
Unions say it is dangerous for schools to stay open in high temperatures Hundreds of schools across the south of England and Wales are expected to clo…
Leading Pakistan activist given life sentence over soldier's killing at rally
Human rights campaigner Mahrang Baloch denied inciting protesters before the official's death.…
What the US and Iran agreed – and disagreed – on first day of talks
Leaders from Iran and the US have lauded progress on day one of Switzerland talks but disagree about crucial aspects.…
Marco Rubio to meet Gulf allies amid division over US-Iran ceasefire deal
US secretary of state to reassure UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain that his country remains committed to their securityMiddle East crisis live – latest updates…
Who are the Ghana players England should look out for?
England face Ghana in their next World Cup match as both sides look to secure a place in the next round. BBC Sport takes a look at the Ghana players t…
UK prioritised ties with UAE over averting mass atrocities in Sudan, MPs to be told
Foreign Office failed to act on warnings of genocide due to ‘pressure’ from emirates, Yale human rights investigator will tell a parliamentary select …
Major incident declared after bus crash near roundabout in Wales
Police said the crash happened on the A484 near the Kidwelly roundabout in Carmarthenshire.…
Israeli fire kills two in Lebanon as Hezbollah slams truce ‘violation’
Lebanese armed group Hezbollah denounced the 'treacherous attack', saying it was a 'blatant' violation of the truce.…
Former PM says Israel smuggled Starlink internet systems into Iran
Former PM Naftali Bennett has admitted Israel smuggled Starlink internet systems into Iran.…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, T20 IPL batting prodigy, receives first India jersey
Teenage star receives his first India shirt from BCCI and is tipped to play a T20 match in Ireland on Friday.…
Palestinian children targeted in genocide, war crimes in Gaza: UN inquiry
UN commission of inquiry says Israel's deliberate targeting of Palestinian children in Gaza resulted in genocide.…
UN commission of inquiry says Israel committing genocide in Gaza by deliberately targeting children
Israel rejects the new report by the three-member expert panel, calling it a "libellous sham".…
Why is Israel being accused of meddling in Colombia presidential election?
President Gustavo Petro claims digital manipulation affected the results, but attorney general dismisses allegations.…
Spider which uses spring trap to capture prey discovered in Australia
Researchers say their hunting method - which allows them to prey on dangerous ants - is unprecedented.…
Mamdani defends AIPAC ‘monsters’ comment
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has defended calling AIPAC ‘monsters’.…
Murder investigation after 14-year-old girl reported missing
A body has been found in the search for Lilly, 14, who was reported missing on Saturday.…
How does air conditioning work, and how does it affect your body?
While AC keeps us cool, it can also cause dry skin and irritation. Here are some tips to keep comfortable this summer.…
U.S. lifts Iran oil sanctions. And, federal judge rules SAVE voter tool unlawful
The U.S. has temporarily lifted oil sanctions on Iran as peace talks continue. And, a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration's data system,…
What Israeli and Lebanese officials are saying before Washington talks
Iran has made a ceasefire in Lebanon a key condition in its ongoing negotiations with the US.…
Iran’s president lands in Pakistan after crucial talks with US
Pakistan hosts Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian after mediating the breakthrough US-Iran negotiations in Switzerland.…
The Climate Question: Is climate change ruining our sleep?
How the rise in night-time temperatures is starting to disrupt our sleep and health…
Tips to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather
Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.…
'They made my mum give me up because she was unmarried'
Reg Barker, 66, says he only found out he was adopted when he applied for a passport, aged 18.…
This man is a bus driver and grandfather. A Supreme Court ruling could reimprison him
Anthony Bailey's case is one of about a dozen that could be directly affected by a Supreme Court ruling limiting how prisoners can use the compassiona…
Brexit 10 years on: What has changed in the UK explained in maps and charts
Brexit promised a better Britain. A decade on, the numbers tell a different story. Al Jazeera breaks it down.…