Conflict & War
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US launches more strikes on Iran with blasts reported in south of country
Trump says the attacks are "retribution for yesterday's bombing of ships by Iran". Iran earlier promised strong retaliation.…
Khamenei’s coffin in Karbala on last stop before burial in Mashhad
Millions gathered in the holy city of Karbala, Iraq to pay their respects at the funeral of Iran’s late supreme leader.…
Tehran releases footage showing ruins of late Iranian leader’s compound
Iranian state media has released what it calls the first footage showing damage to the late Khamenei’s compound.…
South Sudan, 15 years on: Still fighting for peace
A stalled peace process, deepening humanitarian needs and economic challenges test the world's youngest nation.…
International court tells BBC of breakthrough in Sudan war crimes probe
The ICC has been looking into atrocities committed in Darfur over the past three years.…
Iran war live: One killed as US bombs Bushehr, Chabahar, Bandar Abbas, Jask
US attacks kill at least one person in the city of Iranshahr and cause widespread power outages in Chabahar.…
Andy Burnham's path to becoming prime minister
Labour MPs are about to start choosing Sir Keir Starmer's replacement after his resignation last month.…
Graham Platner drops his bid for Senate after facing an allegation of rape
Platner's campaign to unseat GOP Sen. Susan Collins in Maine was marked by repeated scandals. It came to a crashing halt after the allegation led top …
Indonesia’s free meals programme plagued by alleged corruption and waste
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's initiative has been criticised for misdirecting resources to affluent regions.…
Why heatwaves hit women harder
Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them.…
The Papers: 'Iran war back on' and 'Count Binface exclusive'
The Iran war is back in today's papers with Donald Trump promising to hit the Iranian "regime hard".…
US expands military strikes on Iran after Trump says he’ll ‘hit them hard’
US forces have expanded their military strikes on Iran, after blaming Tehran for breaking the MoU to end the war.…
Ambassadorial appointments should be subject to veto by MPs, committee recommends
Foreign affairs select committee says Peter Mandelson episode was ‘nothing short of disastrous’ for governmentPolitical selections for ambassador post…
US moves to delist Syria as a ‘state sponsor of terrorism’
President Trump announces a move to delist Syria, citing efforts by Ahmed al-Sharaa to unify the country.…
Family demands investigation after US man killed by ICE agent in Texas
Calls for answers after Lorenzo Salgado Araujo fatally shot during traffic stop in Houston in latest ICE killing.…
A new proposal for organ donation sparks concern
Should patients who choose euthanasia be able to die by having their vital organs removed for donation? The ethical concerns are substantial.…
MenB vaccine offers men no protection from gonorrhoea, claims major study
The Meningitis B vaccine does not prevent gonorrhoea infections despite being offered to at-risk men, scientists say.…
Deadly strikes in Gaza leave 5 dead, children wounded
Israeli strikes in Khan Yunis and Gaza City killed five people and wounded others, including children.…
France lose appeal against Olise’s yellow card in Paraguay World Cup clash
If Olise is cautioned again against Morocco, he will be suspended for a potential semifinal against Spain or Belgium.…
US stock markets fall amid Iran strikes and potential higher interest rates
Dow down 1.09%, or 500 points, as S&P 500 sees a small loss and tech-heavy Nasdaq rises slightlyMiddle East crisis liveUS stock markets fell on We…
Burnham's last potential rival Al Carns rules out leadership bid
Carns's said a leadership contest was "not the best use of Labour's time" and "we need to get on board" with Burnham.…
Venezuelan fashion designer swaps dresses for body bags
A Venezuelan fashion designer has turned his workshop from making colourful dresses to producing body bags.…
UK heatwave spreads further north and west as temperatures continue to climb
This year's third heatwave is one of the longest lasting heatwaves since the infamous year of 1976.…
Starmer gifted gun and ammunition by Turkish president at Nato
The weapon has not been brought back to the UK and has instead been left with British officials in Turkey.…
US says conducting new wave of strikes on Iran as ceasefire falters
Second night of strikes comes after Trump says ceasefire 'over', suggests talks for lasting peace will continue.…
Democrat Rahm Emanuel tells Israel to no longer expect unconditional US aid
Former Obama official is expected to run for president in 2028, with speech reflecting shifting Democratic sentiments.…
Trump departs NATO summit on older Air Force One
Trump departed the NATO summit on an older Air Force One after arriving aboard the new Qatar-gifted aircraft.…
Former rebel turned government ally proposes a path to peace for Sudan
Malik Agar Ayyir has proposed a national dialogue to end the civil war and steer Sudan towards democratic civilian rule.…
Wimbledon thought it had seen everything - then Arthur Fery arrived
Wimbledon has witnessed some extraordinary days on Centre Court - but British wildcard Arthur Fery reaching the semi-finals is among the very best.…
Mahmood to close loophole blocking deportation of Rochdale grooming gang ringleader
Home secretary expected to amend Immigration Act but hurdles remain if Pakistan continues to refuse to take Shabir Ahmed backShabana Mahmood is planni…