Conflict & War

US judge finds man accused of killing woman on Charlotte train incompetent to stand trial

Decarlos Brown Jr to stay in custody while receiving treatment for remainder of case over Iryna Zarutska’s deathThe man accused of fatally stabbing Ir…

2026-06-09

To find the World Cup's Cinderellas, we have to start with the group stage

Uzbekistan, Jordan, Cape Verde and Curacao are making their World Cup debut. Meanwhile, Scotland, South Africa, Canada, and New Zealand (just to name …

2026-06-09

Identical twin given six months to live says leaving sister is 'unthinkable'

Caitlin Leggett is fundraising £500,000 to pursue overseas treatment for leukaemia after the cancer returned.…

2026-06-09

Israel preventing more than 16,500 Palestinians from accessing medical treatment

Israel has systematically destroyed Gaza's healthcare system since launching its genocidal war in October 2023.…

2026-06-09

Williams rolls back the years on return at Queen's

Serena Williams rolls back the years at Queen's with a winning performance on her comeback to tennis after 1,375 days away from the sport.…

2026-06-09

Hidden camera found in government building

The complex is shared by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government and the Home Office.…

2026-06-09

Trump says Iran shot down US helicopter over Hormuz, vows to respond

US president says although the pilots were rescued, Washington 'must, of necessity, respond to this attack'.…

2026-06-09

Why ultra-processed foods could become the new war on tobacco

Research published in the American Journal of Public Health details the connection between ultra-processed foods and the tobacco industry when it come…

2026-06-09

After Nagorno-Karabakh, Armenians vote for peace over nationalism

Nikol Pashinyan's victory suggests Russia's influence in the country is waning.…

2026-06-09

Trump confirms Iran shot down helicopter, says U.S. 'must' respond

Trump also confirmed the two pilots were unharmed and safe.…

2026-06-09

Trump says Iran shot down US helicopter and vows to respond

Two crew members of the Apache helicopter that crashed following the attack were rescued by an American sea drone.…

2026-06-09

Tommy Robinson meets Elon Musk’s father in Moscow

Activist, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, shared video of his meeting with Errol MuskTommy Robinson has travelled to Russia, where he has me…

2026-06-09

Two reportedly killed as women take part in rare protest in Afghanistan

The demonstration, in the western city of Herat, was broken up after police are alleged to have opened fire.…

2026-06-09

Social Security funds could run short by 2032, program's Trustees warn

A trust fund that helps to finance Social Security benefits is expected to run out of money in less than seven years — unless Congress acts to patch t…

2026-06-09

Spyware firm targeted WhatsApp users in defiance of US court order, Meta says

Tech company says it ‘caught and disrupted’ NSO Group’s attempts to access accounts in Jordan and Lebanon A spyware firm has been targeting WhatsApp u…

2026-06-09

Israeli air strikes hit Lebanese city of Tyre despite Iranian warning to stop attacks

Iran warned Israel on Monday that it could resume hostilities if attacks on its Lebanese ally Hezbollah do not stop.…

2026-06-09

Iranian group could be labelled national threat under proposed new law

The government is introducing the National Security (State Threats) Bill which could become law within weeks.…

2026-06-09

Israeli attack on Tyre in Lebanon kills eight as evacuation ordered for Christian quarter

People flee historic district of ancient city after airstrikes hit residential areas and damage archaeological sitesMiddle East crisis – live updatesI…

2026-06-09

Trump claims US fuel prices ‘not very high’ as costs surge amid Iran war

National average gas price stands at about $4.16 per gallon as Americans grapple with price hikes sparked by the warDonald Trump has claimed US fuel p…

2026-06-09

Six countries sanction enablers of settler violence in occupied West Bank

The Western nations also say they will take further measures if Israel fails to address the situation on the ground.…

2026-06-09

Man reportedly shot at Kenya protest against US Ebola quarantine centre

Protesters are concerned about cross-border infection risks and the lack of transparency from the government about the treatment centre.…

2026-06-09

EU plans to ban Russian soldiers from bloc in fresh sanctions on Moscow

Banks, crypto firms and Kremlin oil reserves also targeted in 21st set of measures since full-scale invasion of UkraineThe EU hopes to ban Russian sol…

2026-06-09

Did Netanyahu really ‘defy’ Trump in bombing Iran?

Experts say the latest confrontation has laid bare growing divisions between the two leaders.…

2026-06-09

Scrapping of Franco-German fighter jet leaves allies at odds on defence future

The flagship partnership project became a glaring example of discord between the two nations.…

2026-06-09

Why are Nigeria-South Africa tensions rising amid xenophobic attacks?

It's not the first time the two African giants have gone head-to-head over attacks on their nationals.…

2026-06-09

UK government ‘concerned’ by abuse claims against West Ham co-owner

David Sullivan quit as joint chair of the relegated Premier League club to fight what he said were 'false allegations'.…

2026-06-09

Shackled, bleeding, raped: Palestinians describe abuse in Israel’s prisons

Former detainees tell Al Jazeera they were routinely sexually abused, starved and attacked by dogs.…

2026-06-09

Trump says in ‘final throes’ of peace deal but at least 8 killed in Tyre

The US president warned Netanyahu he would be on his own if attacks continue after Israel and Iran paused fighting.…

2026-06-09

'Please send help': Ship's distress call after being hit by US missile

The Indian crew of a sanctioned oil tanker urged authorities to "send help" after the ship was hit by a US missile off Oman on Monday, saying it was o…

2026-06-09

I have right papers and visa - barred referee Artan

Somali referee Omar Artan says he was subjected to an 11-hour immigration interview before being denied entry to the United States for the World Cup d…

2026-06-09