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Greetings from London, where Banksy's flag man is a warning cry
As he marches on, his flag blows back into his face, leaving him unaware he is only a step away from a perilous fall. As usual with Banksy's art, the …
US-Iran negotiations: What’s the latest?
Iranian officials are expected in Doha for talks with Qatari mediators, a day after US negotiators arrived there.…
UK house prices stall for second straight month as agents warn of summer slump
Average price of typical home little changed at £277,484 in June, says Nationwide, while housebuilder shares fallBusiness live – latest updatesUK hous…
Pakistan says it intercepted four drones fired from Afghanistan
Afghan defence ministry says it carried out 'air strikes' in Pakistan's Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces.…
The Lebanon-Israel agreement is paving the way for the next war
And the agreement has ensured that Lebanon will be blamed for it.…
Trump official says White House will fight birthright citizenship decision
A White House adviser told Al Jazeera the Trump administration will continue ‘fighting’ to end birthright citizenship.…
Ireland set to take presidency of EU in Dublin opening ceremony – Europe live
Ireland’s tasks at helm of bloc include helping navigate talks on fresh Russia sanctions, and Ukraine and Moldova accessionIreland’s prime minister Mi…
Starmer to take PMQs as he faces backlash over ‘poisoned chalice’ defence investment plan – UK politics live
Concerns that plan is not properly funded and will take cash from much-needed road projectsGood morning. Yesterday Keir Starmer published the defence …
Sudan's RSF committed crimes against humanity in el-Fasher, Amnesty says
The Amnesty report adds to evidence of atrocities in el-Fasher, which the UN says bore the hallmarks of genocide.…
‘Witch-hunt’ in Niger as military regime rounds up LGBTQ+ population
Fears of resurgence of HIV/Aids amid loss of access to PrEP drugs as at least 40 people arrested in ‘toxic’ climateA “witch-hunt” is under way in Nige…
Serena Williams 'enjoyed the moment' despite 3-set loss at Wimbledon
Serena Williams was beaten 6-3, 6-7 (6) 6-3 by 20-year-old Maya Joint of Australia in her first professional singles match in nearly four years in the…
Democratic socialist Kiros defeats longtime incumbent in Colorado primary
Former lawyer Melat Kiros, 29, has criticised Democrats for support of Israel during its genocidal war on Gaza.…
Democratic socialist Melat Kiros defeats 15-term incumbent in Colorado House primary
Twenty-nine-year-old beat Representative Diana DeGette in deep-blue Denver districtThe democratic socialist Melat Kiros unseated long-serving US repre…
Iran says it couldn’t export a ‘single barrel of oil’ during US blockade
Iran was unable to export any oil during the US blockade of its ports, the country's chief negotiator has said.…
LeBron James thanks LA Lakers ahead of free agency exit for 24th season
After eight years at the LA Lakers, James's next destination will be decided in NBA's imminent free agency period.…
Algeria to vote in test of post-Hirak political landscape
Algeria holds legislative elections amid debates over reform, turnout and political stability.…
Who is leading the race for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot award?
Argentina's Messi is level on goals with France's Mbappe as World Cup favourites look to power through the knockouts.…
Mbappe, Deschamps break World Cup records in Sweden thrashing
With his fifth and sixth goals at the tournament, Mbappe pulls even with Messi in the Golden Boot race.…
United, free and brilliant - can anyone stop France masterclass?
France boss Didier Deschamps urges caution despite watching his side dismantle Sweden to leave Les Bleus fans dreaming of winning the World Cup.…
Anthropic says US lifts export ban on its advanced AI tools
Fable and Mythos were abruptly suspended in June over concerns that they could be used by hackers.…
North Korea’s Kim hails ‘unshakeable will’ to develop ties with China’s Xi
Kim Jong Un has sent Xi Jinping a congratulatory message to mark the 105th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party.…
Iran leaves World Cup with warm send-off from Mexican fans
Mexican fans gathered in Tijuana to bid farewell to Iran's national football team before the squad departed…
Iran war live: Qatar’s PM meets US envoys; Tehran holds firm on conditions
Iran says talks on a final deal will not begin until hostilities end in Lebanon and US releases frozen Iranian funds.…
Afghan Taliban launch strikes on border with Pakistan as tensions escalate
Pakistan's military says it shot down four rudimentary drones and will respond to any further provocation.…
'Defence black hole' and 'Starmer's gift to Burnham'
Many of Wednesday's papers lead on the fallout from the Defence Investment Plan released yesterday.…
What is birthright citizenship, and what does the Supreme Court ruling say?
Nation's highest court strikes down executive order that would have restricted right established in US Constitution.…
Evolution under fire: Iran’s ‘axis of resistance’ in a post-war era
Has Iran's regional deterrence been permanently degraded, or is its proxy network mutating into a resilient force?…
Five humanitarian workers killed in convoy ambush in South Sudan
UN 'deeply saddened' by Monday attack on convoy in Jonglei State, calls for investigation.…
Lebanon’s fragile ceasefire: 3 months later
This video also looks at what happened during the three months of the fragile ceasefire.…
Russia’s fuel crisis deepens following Ukrainian drone strikes
Russia's fuel crisis deepens as Ukrainian drone strikes intensify…