Conflict & War
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At least 15 Yemeni government troops killed in Hodeidah fighting
Yemeni minister says more than 50 Houthi fighters were killed in the Hodeidah clashes.…
Millions attend funeral prayers for Iran’s Khamenei and family
Millions of people have attended funeral prayers in Tehran for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.…
Iran's supreme leader absent as senior officials attend ayatollah's funeral
Ali Khamenei's son Mojtaba is conspicuously absent from his father's funeral on Sunday, amid speculation about his condition.…
Australia probes mystery space balls that washed up on beach
Officials are searching for the origins of six pieces of space debris discovered on Forrest Beach in Queensland.…
Police probe Yes Scotland campaign's 'missing £1.5m' claim
It is claimed funds raised for the group which campaigned for independence in the 2014 referendum are "unaccounted for".…
Pennsylvania's proposed data centers are bringing strangers together in protest
Proposals to build six data centers in the small community of Archbald, Pennsylvania, have brought strangers together to fight the plans there — and e…
Indonesian army recovers US pilot’s body from Papua
Indonesian troops have recovered the body of American pilot Nicholas Goselin from the restive Papua region.…
What to know about the renewed coordinated attacks across Mali
Separatist Tuareg-led group and regional al-Qaeda affiliate have claimed responsibility for attacks on army positions.…
Jailed Gaza hospital chief in life-threatening condition, rights group says
Elyas Abu Safia says his father Hussam can barely breathe or speak after more than 555 days in Israeli prison.…
England fighting history as well as Mexican nation in Azteca cauldron
England will be battling against history as well as entire nation when the face Mexico in the World Cup last 16 at The Azteca, says chief football wri…
Two found dead in crashed car in missing men search
William Hutchinson was last seen on 24 June and Stuart Tallis was reported missing three days later.…
China and Russia to hold annual joint naval drills
Exercises from Monday to July 13 off Qingdao to be followed by joint maritime patrols in the Pacific Ocean.…
Trump praises US military as it marks 250 years of independence
Trump praises US military as it marks 250 years of independence…
Harry Styles beats Taylor Swift's and Coldplay's Wembley records
The Watermelon Sugar singer is the first artist to perform 12 shows on a single tour at the stadium.…
Sooryavanshi sets record for youngest India player in international match
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the youngest debutant for India in a T20 loss to England at Old Trafford.…
Pastor freed from prison in China weeks after Trump requested his release
A pastor of a prominent underground church who was detained in China in October has been released, less than two months after U.S. President Donald Tr…
Iran’s supreme leader absent from funeral of father Ali Khamenei
Three sons of killed ayatollah were seen beside coffin during ceremonies drawing huge crowds in TehranThree sons of the former Iranian leader Ayatolla…
China releases underground church pastor after months in detention
Ezra Jin’s family says the Zion Church founder arrived in the US after months in detention in China.…
Trump offers to help end Russia-Ukraine war in Putin call, Kremlin says
Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov says Trump made the offer during a nearly 90-minute phone call with the Russian president.…
Iran’s China envoy vows ‘special’ Hormuz treatment for ‘friendly’ countries
Despite US objections, ambassador insists new fees to be charged to vessels transiting Strait of Hormuz.…
Staying up for the match? How to handle a 1am kick-off
Forget blocks and tackles, this is the tactical plan you need for the football.…
Palestinians in Gaza celebrate Morocco’s World Cup victory
Palestinians in Gaza celebrate Morocco's World Cup victory…
England enter the Azteca - where football kings are crowned
BBC sport explores the history and cultural power of the Azteca, one of the great cathedrals of world football, as England prepare to face Mexico ther…
Egypt and Morocco fans celebrate World Cup wins by singing for Palestine
Egypt and Morocco fans celebrated their World Cup success by singing ‘My Blood is Palestinian’ at a Dallas fan zone.…
Watch: Lyse Doucet in Tehran as huge funeral for Iran's former supreme leader takes place
Authorities expect up to 20 million people to attend ceremonies across Iran and Iraq over the coming days.…
Brazil vs Norway: FIFA World Cup last 16 – Vinicius, Haaland and prediction
Norway are one of only three countries Brazil have faced at a World Cup without registering at least one victory.…
Artist happily reunited with lost tea towel art
Holly Searle had posted her work and was distraught when it was not delivered to its destination.…
Life-size Lego bench built in memory of boy
The bench is made in memory of Matthew Girard who died in 2020 from cancer.…
Ofsted drops ‘clumsy’ and ‘offensive’ guidance linking autism and extremism
Training document used to teach inspectors updated after campaign by celebrities including Chris PackhamOfsted, the body responsible for safeguarding …
Native Americans Resisting ICE
A Native American lawyer confronts ICE as he channels generational resistance into a fight for justice in the US.…