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Israeli strike on a car kills two in Sidon, Lebanon

An Israeli strike on a vehicle in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon killed two people and sparked a fire.

Trump: “we’re working… to make sure the right people come in”

When asked about people’s ability to obtain visas to attend the World Cup, Trump said administration is working hard.

Bill Gates testifies in closed-door US House meeting over Epstein ties

In prepared remarks, Gates told the House Oversight Committee that meeting Epstein was a grave error in judgment.

Perth comedian Jasky Singh claims he was banned from venues in Australia: 'I'm frustrated'

Why Lebanon remains caught up in the Israel-Iran conflict

The Israel-Iran ceasefire may be holding, but for many in Lebanon, the war continues.

Crowds turn out in Barcelona for pope blessing Sagrada Família’s final tower

As completion of 144-year basilica nears, questions swirl over resemblance of church to architect’s original plansIt has been a long wait but 144 years after...

Iran says it will ‘not hesitate’ to defend itself after latest clashes

Iran’s Foreign Ministry said overnight clashes in the Gulf between Tehran and Washington showed how Iran will respond.

Argentina fans denied US visas get free TVs to watch World Cup

Argentina fans denied US visas get free TVs to watch World Cup.

From Queen Elizabeth's astrologer to Norway's clairvoyant princess: Royals drawn to the supernatural

Belfast knife attack: 'Hero' who stopped alleged knifeman says £30,000 fundraiser should go to victim

John Healey resigns as defence secretary in disagreement with Starmer over spending – UK politics live

PM ‘unwilling to commit the resources that the nation needs’ for defence, says Healey, as he also takes aim at Rachel ReevesRyan Henderson, assistant chief c...

El Niño under way and threatens weather extremes, scientists say

An El Niño event has officially started, say US scientists, raising fears of extreme weather and higher temperatures.

World chess body suspends Russia over activities in occupied-Ukraine

Russia is accused of usurping control of the game in areas of Ukraine captured by Russian forces since 2022.

Middle East crisis live: Trump threatens ‘very hard’ attack on Iran tonight and says US will seize Kharg island

President says US will take vital fuel hub ‘in not too distant future’ and will ‘assume total control of their oil and gas markets’ US strikes Iran for secon...

Indian-origin investor Vivek Wadhwa gets trolled for 'teach in rural Alaska' suggestion, says anti-India attacks are getting completely out of control

Supreme court to release opinions with major cases still to be decided before end of term – live

With the final weeks of the US supreme court’s term approaching, the justices are due to release another round of opinions today at 10am ETSign up for the Br...

​John Healey quits as defence secretary in row over military spending plans

Minister accuses Keir Starmer of putting UK’s security at risk at a time of growing international threatsUK politics live – latest updatesThe defence secreta...

OpenAI mulls price cuts as it prepares for public market debut: Report

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman had earlier identified rising costs as a huge problem.

BT boss takes home £5.6m as pay and bonus package more than doubles

Allison Kirkby pocketed the payment after BT’s share price surged nearly 80% The chief executive of BT saw her pay and bonus package more than double last ye...

Two Utah women arrested for helping immigrants evade ICE arrest and transporting them away

'2 Hellfire Missiles': US Admits Attack On 3rd Ship With Indian Crew In Gulf

'2 Hellfire Missiles': US Admits Attack On 3rd Ship With Indian Crew In Gulf

ITV says its biggest-yet World Cup is a ‘six-week Super Bowl’ for advertising

Broadcaster reveals revenues from expanded tournament are running about 30% higher than for Euro 2024The World Cup will be the most lucrative sports event IT...

Will Hit Iran "Very Hard" Tonight, Take Venezuela-Like Control Of Its Oil: Trump

Will Hit Iran "Very Hard" Tonight, Take Venezuela-Like Control Of Its Oil: Trump

Palestine Action activists could face UK ‘terror’ sentences: What we know

Four members of the Palestine Action group could be sentenced as terrorists over Elbit factory raid in 2024.

Iran shuts Hormuz strait: But wasn’t it already closed?

The strait is a crucial maritime route, through which 20 percent of global oil and natural gas is shipped in peacetime.

‘Dignity has no passport’: Pope makes appeal for migrants in Canary Islands

Pope Leo will meet with about 1,000 migrants on Friday who have braved dangerous Atlantic waters to reach Europe.

At least 22 killed as Pakistani military helicopter crashes in Kashmir

Officials launch inquiry after technical fault causes an army Mi-17 to crash in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

Video shows aftermath of Iranian attack in Bahrain

Iranian strikes on Bahrain left cars, homes and buildings damaged in Hamad Town and Manama.

Police fire plastic bullets in effort to contain race riots in Northern Ireland

PSNI receive reinforcements from Great Britain amid further condemnation of violencePolice have fired plastic bullets and received reinforcements from Great ...

Did US sneak 100 million barrels of oil out of Hormuz, as Trump claims?

The maths doesnt appear to hold up, even though the US has likely managed to get some oil out of the strait.

Quote of the day by Margaret Thatcher: "Any woman who understands the problems of running a home will be nearer to understanding the problems of..."

2 Days After 30 Deaths, 16 Killed As Forces Open Fire On Protesters In PoK

2 Days After 30 Deaths, 16 Killed As Forces Open Fire On Protesters In PoK

ECB raises eurozone interest rates as Iran war stokes inflation

European Central Bank increases main deposit rate to 2.25%, with two further rises expected by next springBusiness live – latest updatesThe European Central ...

Zohran Mamdani wanted to meet Colombian president Gustavo Petro who posted 'Heil Hitler' on X. Trump said 'No'

Etihad launches new summer routes across Europe and Africa, unveils limited-edition travel kit

Sharjah TikTok feud murder: Indian expat's body to reach Kerala's Kannur today

Massive Neymar mural unveiled on Brazil street

A massive 850-square-meter street mural of football star Neymar da Silva has been unveiled in Brazils Novo Hamburgo.

Embattled Palestinian president of Oxford Union: ‘I’m not resigning’

Arwa Elrayess, the first Palestinian to lead University of Oxfords debating society, has been troubled by falsehoods.

UK Defence Minister Resigns, Criticises Starmer's Plans To Keep Nation Safe

British defence minister John Healey quit on Thursday in a dispute over military spending, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer of failing to commit the gove...

Cuba hopes for World Cup respite from US sabre-rattling – but prepares for the worst

With some matches being held in nearby Miami, a Cuban response to US military action could mar the tournamentAs Cuba crumbles under a nearly five-month-long ...

India says US hit another ship off Oman, confirms 3 dead in separate attack

All 20 Indians aboard vessel involved in the latest incident are safe, said an Indian shipping ministry official.

Top five ‘must-watch’ matches of the group stage at World Cup 2026

There are a record 72 group games at this summers tournament, and weve picked the matches that you shouldnt miss.

Scientists Discover World's Largest Whale Graveyard With Bones Over 5 Million Years Old

Some of the fossils recovered from the site date back as far as 5.3 million years, making it the oldest known whale graveyard ever documented.

The university must not become a supply chain for AI

Cash-strapped universities are being told to make AI central to their missions, by the people selling the AI.

Thai court sentences two Uyghur men to death for 2015 Bangkok bombing

Twenty people were killed and 120 injured in the attack at the Erawan Shrine, a popular tourist destinationA Thai court has handed out death sentences to two...

Ethiopia must not be dragged back into war

TPLF hardliners, backed by Eritrea, are threatening to drag Ethiopia back into a war its people have already rejected.

Britain’s defence ⁠secretary Healey quits over defence spending

John Healeys resignation deepens Starmers crisis as defence secretary quits over military spending dispute.

Video shows Gaza teen fisherman before Israeli forces killed him at sea

Mohammad Abu Giab was a 15-year-old fisherman from Gaza that was shot dead by Israeli forces off Deir el-Balah.

Crans-Montana fire bereaved ask for murder charges against bar owners

Lawyers ask prosecutors to upgrade charges from manslaughter in light of text messages discussing fire riskLawyers for victims of the deadly New Year’s Eve f...

World’s largest ‘whale graveyard’ found beneath the Indian Ocean: A hidden 5-million-year mystery revealed