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MoD investigating reports Russian warship fired warning shots near yacht in Channel
A UK-registered yacht reported shots were fired by the frigate off the coast of the Isle of Wight.…
Finally, an interest rate reprieve – but a ceasefire in the Middle East doesn’t have the RBA popping champagne yet
Governor Michele Bullock delivers a strong message after the Reserve Bank holds the cash rate at 4.35%, ending a run of three risesRBA interest rates:…
Israeli ambassador to U.S. says Israel is 'not going to withdraw from South Lebanon'
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Israel's ambassador to the U.S. Michael Leiter about the peace deal the Trump administration says it's made with Iran.…
Gaza’s football fans follow World Cup matches despite hardships
Gaza’s football fans follow World Cup matches despite hardships.…
Man thought stabbed girl was 'messing around'
The man who found the girl and called 999 told the court he found her face down and covered in blood.…
Israeli court rules to keep prominent Palestinian doctor in detention
The Palestinian doctor demanded his release last week after months of imprisonment and visible signs of torture.…
‘Mistrust’ leaves ebola patients receiving treatment too late
A growing sense of mistrust is hampering efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.…
Iran coach says team ‘oppressed’ by travel chaos after World Cup NZ draw
Amir Ghalenoei made the comment after Iran were forced to leave the US for their Mexico base after their opening match.…
‘Everyone is angry for different reasons’: scepticism in Iran as peace deal nears
Any sense of relief offset by doubts over durability of agreement and feelings of betrayal by Trump administrationMiddle East crisis – live updatesIn …
Lebanese rush back to their devastated homes in south after US-Iran deal
Thousands return to their homes following Iran-US deal despite Israel saying it won't end its occupation of Lebanon.…
Survey confirms the struggle of working parents: 'No way to be two things at once'
A new Pew survey finds many working parents feel they cannot give 100% at either work or home. Benefits like paid sick leave and more affordable child…
UK forces face operational cuts without more cash, defence chief warns
It comes as ex-defence secretary John Healey says the UK's enemies "do not follow timetables set by the Treasury".…
US visa rules leave Senegal’s World Cup fans behind
US visa rules leave Senegal’s World Cup fans behind…
‘Justice prevailed’: Is the Netherlands shifting its stance on Israel?
A court case, a Eurovision boycott and Gaza polling prompt Dutch debate over Palestine and Israel ties.…
Brazil police arrest bungee jumping operators after woman dies
A woman in Brazil died after bungee jumping operators failed to attach her cord before a jump from a 40-metre bridge.…
Three reasons ships are not sailing through the Strait of Hormuz yet
Experts say that there are significant obstacles preventing traffic from returning to the levels seen before the conflict began – security, mines and …
Hardliners and moderates: What do Iran’s factions think of deal with US?
Factional divisions in Iran remain as leaders debate the implementation of deal with the US, amid fears of capitulation.…
Pop albums are drowning in 'narrative.' What happens when we go in cold?
New albums by Lizzo and the rising artist Imani Imani are both "event" records — but one arrives with arguably too much backstory, the other with almo…
FBI thwarted plot targeting White House UFC event, Patel says
US media say the plan would have involved a drone attack. The FBI boss says multiple suspects are in custody.…
Geneva to host Iran-US deal event: What other pacts have been signed there?
Geneva is widely recognised as the 'Peace Capital' of the world.…
‘There’s divergence between US and Israeli objectives in the region’
‘There’s divergence between US and Israeli objectives in the region’…
Root to captain game-by-game but is 'envious' of Stokes-McCullum dynamic
Joe Root says he is taking the England captaincy on a "game-by-game basis" but admits he has been "slightly envious" of Ben Stokes for getting to work…
Families return to shattered towns as fragile ceasefire holds in Lebanon
Southern Lebanon’s displaced face dire conditions as they return to salvaged belongings amid ceasefire uncertainties.…
India blocks Telegram until Monday due to student exam fraud concerns
A viral youth satirical protest movement, the Cockroach Janta Party, has emerged following exam cancellations last month…
Red Cross warns Ebola outbreak in DRC not yet peaked, could last a year
The Red Cross says it is 'very difficult' to know the extent at which the epidemic is spreading.…
Algae thwarts Trump’s $14.2m attempt to turn reflecting pool ‘American flag blue’
Administration had claimed algae at Lincoln Memorial pool would be cleared after the renovation, but it has proliferated amid warm weatherDonald Trump…
Hungary's MPs block return of Orbán, limiting rule of PM to eight years
The vote fulfils a promise by new PM Péter Magyar to stop his predecessor from becoming prime minister again.…
Swedish man jailed for four years for coercing wife into sex with 120 men
The 61-year-old was found to have coerced his wife into sexual acts with men he found online in exchange for payment.…
European leaders urge Trump to host Zelenskyy-Putin talks
Call at G7 summit in France comes as Ukraine president tells US counterpart Kyiv is no longer losing on battlefieldEurope live – latest updatesEuropea…
Trump warns ‘all hell will rain down’ if Iran tries to get a nuclear weapon
US president also made unusually critical comments about Israel's military offensive in Lebanon.…