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Indonesia acquires first aircraft carrier amid military upgrade
Indonesia says vessel will be used to aid disaster relief across the archipelago.…
'I've been butchered': Women speak of trauma after unnecessary mastectomies
A NHS trust in north-east England told the BBC that 20 women underwent mastectomies that could have been avoided.…
'Complete despair': Afghan female medical students fear being sent home from Pakistan
Since 2023, hundreds of thousands of Afghans have been deported from Pakistan and over two million have left.…
It's illegal for armed federal officers to be at polls. Lawsuits seek to ensure that
The latest lawsuit, first reported by NPR, argues the Trump administration's repeated suggestions that federal officers could be at polling sites is a…
Tailgate parties, marching bands... and Ted Lasso? Wembley hosts US college game
Wembley will host its first American college football game on Saturday and one of Kansas' most famous fans could be among the 60,000 crowd.…
Philippines school shooting kills at least two
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What to know after a week of Houthi attacks that threaten Saudi oil
The Houthis' biggest land grab in years reignited Yemen's 12-year civil war and pushed up global fuel prices, extending their reach to a key maritime …
In Yemen, war at home and in the region drives up prices
Families in Sanaa brace for higher food and transport costs after first fuel price increase in four years.…
‘Outrageous lies’: How Israeli voters are shrugging off Western sanctions
New sanctions highlight Israel's isolation, yet analysts say they won't sway voters before October's elections.…
Japan raises interest rates to 31-year high to curb impact of rising prices
Increase from 1% to 1.25% follows US Federal Reserve and European Central Bank tightening monetary policyBusiness live – latest updatesJapan’s central…
Family of Jagtar Singh Johal say Scot detained in India has been granted bail
Th Sikh activist from Dumbarton was arrested in 2017 in India in connection with alleged terror offences.…
Revealed: How Russia use mobile ‘super-app’ Max to spy on its citizens
Research shows tens of millions of people are being forced to use platform that amounts to ‘backdoor’ on their deviceOver the past 18 months, tens of …
Oman oil escape route: How ship-to-ship transfers work — despite big risks
Oman’s Sohar port is becoming a popular spot for ship-to-ship oil transfers amid continued Hormuz blockade.…
How the race they said women couldn't run took centre stage
After making its debut at the 1928 Olympics, the women's 800m was cut from the programme. Now, it's often billed as the must-see event of major athlet…
South Korea says US-North Korea talks possible, rules out Hormuz deployment
South Korean president will facilitate US-North Korea talks but will not deploy troops in US war on Iran.…
UN mission alleges crimes against humanity in Iranian protest crackdown
A UN fact-finding mission has concluded Iranian forces committed crimes against humanity.…
Russia’s parliamentary election: Who’s on the ballot, and why it matters
United Russia won more than two-thirds of the Duma's seats in the 2021 election and is poised to dominate the body again…
South Korea will not send military to support US war on Iran, defying Trump pressure
Seoul resolves recent speculation over sending military to strait of Hormuz, saying ‘there won’t be deployment that would involve or enter war’South K…
Australia to detain tourists who overstay visas amid immigration crackdown
More than 77,000 visa overstayers face detention or departure as Australia cracks down on immigration violations.…
Fire engulfs Zaporizhzhia shopping centre after Russian strike
A Russian strike hit a shopping centre in Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine, sparking a major fire.…
The driver who slammed into an LA bus before helicopter crash is charged with murder
An SUV driver was under the influence of drugs when she swerved into the wrong lane, blew a red light and slammed into a Los Angeles city bus, killing…
Indonesia gets its first aircraft carrier amid debate over cost and military ambitions
The gift from Italy has sparked fierce debate among defence analysts and opposition politicians who question its true cost and purposeIndonesia has re…
Paul Keating says Aukus locking Australia into a US war against China, which it would ‘certainly lose’
Former prime minister says US would ‘scuttle itself back to San Diego’, leaving Australia to deal with retribution from ChinaFollow our Australia news…
Critics in meltdown over US cheese giant Tillamook halal label
Critics have launched a boycott campaign against US cheese giant Tillamook over its new halal labelling.…
Japan’s interest rate hiked to 31-year high at 1.25% as inflation rises
Bank of Japan raises benchmark interest rate from 1 to 1.25 percent, pledging to help counter inflation risks.…
US Veteran told he is ‘embarrassing’ uniform over Israeli bonds stance
A veteran was told he is ‘embarrassing’ his uniform for protesting Palm Beach County’s $1B investment in Israel bonds.…
Drone attacks by Colombian armed groups more than double in early 2026
Civilians are caught in the crossfire of drone attacks between armed groups and government forces.…
Italy to deploy warships to protect shipping through Bab al-Mandeb
Italy's defence minister warns of severe economic fallout if Bab al-Mandeb becomes impassable, bypassing EU delays.…
British woman rescued in Malawi shootout that left four suspected kidnappers dead
Police exchanged fire with the suspected kidnappers, who were armed with an AK-47 rifle and a pistol.…
White House withdraws Lance Schroyer’s nomination to lead ICE
The ex-Oklahoma state trooper’s nomination had stalled in the Senate as ICE faced growing scrutiny over its operations.…