Conflict & War
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Uncertain World Cup for Paraguay’s Almiron, sent off for covering his mouth
Almiron received the first red card for covering his mouth in the World Cup Group D match against Turkiye.…
Trump vows Iran will not charge Strait of Hormuz tolls, but says US might
The US-Iran memorandum of understanding does not rule out future tolls in the strait after an initial 60-day period.…
Israeli strikes kill six people in Gaza including Al Jazeera cameraman, officials say
The Israeli military accused Ahmed Wishah of being a "Hamas sniper operative", without providing evidence.…
Holly Ramsay and Adam Peaty announce they are expecting first child
The news comes six months after Gordon Ramsay's daughter and the Olympic champion married in a star-studded ceremony at Bath Abbey.…
Are UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s political days numbered?
British PM resisting intensifying party pressure to step aside.…
Root stands firm as England head towards final‑day defeat
Watch the highlights as Joe Root stands between England and defeat in the second Test against New Zealand where a world record of 463 runs is needed t…
Tongue admits England have missed absent Stokes
Pace bowler Josh Tongue admits England have missed absent captain Ben Stokes as they head for a heavy defeat in the second Test against New Zealand.…
Ukraine says Russian attack kills five people in Zaporizhzhia
During nightly address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns that Russia is preparing for 'massive' attack.…
Netherlands thrash Sweden to all but guarantee last 32 place
Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo score two goals apiece as the Netherlands cruise past Sweden 5-1 to all but mathematically guarantee a place in the last …
Netherlands vs Sweden: Gakpo, Brobbey doubles give Dutch 5–1 World Cup win
The Dutch have four points after bagging their first win in Houston; Sweden are second with three points in Group F.…
Overplaying Strait of Hormuz card will turn Iran into a pariah state
Overplaying Strait of Hormuz card will turn Iran into a pariah state.…
Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah killed in Israeli strike on Gaza
Wishah among at least 260 Palestinian journalists killed since Israel’s war on Gaza began in October 2023Qatar-based news network Al Jazeera says one …
Zelensky returns highest Polish honour after award stripped
Ukraine's president said his country was open to "engagement" about "difficult and painful chapters of our shared past".…
Lebanese turtle conservationist Mona Khalil killed by Israeli strike
Mona Khalil, who had refused to leave the beach she had spent years protecting, died from her injuries after the Israeli strike.…
Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah killed in Israeli attack in Gaza
Al Jazeera said it 'strongly condemns the heinous crime of targeting and killing' the Al Jazeera Mubasher correspondent.…
Watch: Today at the Test - fourth day highlights
Day 4 highlights from the second Test match between England and New Zealand.…
As ILO convention turns 30, India’s home-based workers demand equal rights
Convention 177 was adopted on 20 June 1996, recognising home-based workers on a par with traditional wage earners.…
Counter-terrorism officers investigate after five injured in violent incidents in Edinburgh
Several of those hurt are reported to be Muslim as Police Scotland say 36-year-old white Scottish man arrested Counter-terrorism officers are involved…
US-Iran talks to kick off Sunday in Switzerland, says Pakistan
Planned negotiations come amid tensions over Israeli attacks in Lebanon and Iran’s announced closure of Hormuz again.…
Root drags England fight into final day against NZ
Joe Root stands between England and defeat in the second Test against New Zealand on a day when absent captain Ben Stokes makes 95 for Durham.…
Brobbey scores twice against Sweden
Brian Brobbey scores twice in the first half in Netherland's World Cup match with Sweden.…
‘You could’ve been the greatest’: Trump faces Israeli anger over Iran deal
Public outrage in Israel mounts over MoU, with many feeling betrayed by the US in its deal with Iran…
Israeli strike kills children in Gaza despite ceasefire claims
Israeli strike kills children in Gaza despite ceasefire claims…
Bolivia declares state of emergency amid blockade crisis
For several weeks, a wave of protests has erupted over President Rodrigo Paz’s austerity measures.…
Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz as Israel tests MOU with Lebanon strikes
Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz as Israel tests MOU with Lebanon strikes.…
Boy, 17, stabbed to death in south London prompting murder investigation
The 17-year-old was found fatally injured near Lavender Hill in the early hours of Saturday.…
BBC sees destroyed villages in Israeli-occupied southern Lebanon
Travelling with a humanitarian convoy, BBC's Hugo Bachega has been given rare access to a part of Lebanon under Israeli occupation.…
Trump insists Italy’s Meloni sought photos with him to boost popularity
Comments escalate a row between the once-close leaders that has emerged during the conflict with Iran.…
Iran warns of ‘reciprocal action’ if US doesn’t honour MOU commitments
Iran warns of ‘reciprocal action’ if US doesn’t honour MOU commitments.…
Stokes hits 95 for Durham while England struggle
Dropped England captain Ben Stokes makes 95 for Durham against Northamptonshire as the national side seemingly slip towards defeat by New Zealand in t…