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To stay or risk the 'Road of Death' - Ukrainian civilians trapped in frontline city
People in the Ukrainian city of Oleshky say they have been cut off from fresh supplies of food or medicine for months.
What is Trump's 'Project Freedom' in the Strait of Hormuz?
The US president said the operation has been paused after starting on Monday.
What we know about Trump's 'Project Freedom' in Strait of Hormuz
What does the operation entail and could it lead to a resumption of hostilities?
IS families in Syria have booked tickets home to Australia, minister says
The four women and nine children with links to Islamic State have spent years in a Syrian camp.
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Oil prices ease as US pauses Project Freedom to seek deal with Iran
President Donald Trump raised hopes of an agreement between the US and Iran after days of escalation.
Oil prices ease as US seeks reopening of the Hormuz Strait
President Donald Trump raised hopes of an agreement between the US and Iran after days of escalation.
Trump says US to pause operation to guide vessels through Strait of Hormuz
"Project Freedom", which began less than 48 hours ago, will be halted because progress has been made toward a deal with Iran, the US president says.
Apple to pay up to $95 to some US iPhone buyers over AI lawsuit
Claims from last year said the tech firm’s advertising of Apple Intelligence fooled iPhone buyers.
Apple to pay $250m to US iPhone buyers over AI features lawsuit
Claims from last year said the tech firm’s advertising of Apple Intelligence fooled iPhone buyers.
Apple to pay $250m to iPhone buyers over AI features lawsuit
Claims from last year said the tech firm’s advertising of Apple Intelligence fooled iPhone buyers.
Vivek Ramaswamy wins Republican nomination for Ohio governor
He spent much of the race criticising the state's response to the Covid-19 pandemic led by the Democrat nominee.
Cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak to sail to Canary Islands
Spain's health ministry said the MV Hondius is expected to arrive within three to four days.
What do a teenager's clothes tell us about North Korea's future?
Analysts say the daughter of North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un is not just growing up - she’s being styled for succession.
Trump says 'Project Freedom' to be paused 'for a short period of time'
The operation guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz will be halted because progress has been made toward reaching a deal with Iran, the US president says.
India's fiercest female politician faces a fight for survival
Mamata Banerjee loses West Bengal state, throwing her party - and political future - into doubt.
Finding soldier Tom: Solving family mystery of WW2 Soviet prisoner of war
He was saved by a Jersey family after escaping a Nazi labour camp, but after the war he disappeared in the Soviet Union.
Dressed for succession: What Kim Ju Ae's outfits tell us about North Korea
Kim Ju Ae's evolving fashion is one of the signs that she is being groomed as North Korea's next leader.
Offensive stage of Iran war is over, US Secretary of State Rubio says
As a spate of incidents in the Strait of Hormuz test the ceasefire, an Iranian official says, "We are just getting started".
BBC traces how 10 minutes of Israeli bombing brought devastation to Lebanon
The bombs started falling at 14:15 in the afternoon - bringing chaos and destruction across the country.
'Nothing will bring back my son': How 10 minutes of bombing by Israel shattered lives in Lebanon
The bombs started falling at 14:15 in the afternoon - bringing chaos and destruction across the country.
Russian attacks kill more than 20 ahead of rival ceasefires proposed by Kyiv and Moscow
Kyiv said it would begin a truce on 6 May and then "act symmetrically" after Moscow declared a pause for its Victory Day parade.
'I had to stick to the plan': Officer describes retrieving crocodile with human remains inside
DNA tests are underway to confirm whether remains found inside the crocodile match that of a missing man.
Russian attacks kill at least 20 ahead of rival ceasefires proposed by Kyiv and Moscow
Kyiv said it would begin a truce on 6 May and then "act symmetrically" after Moscow declared a pause for its Victory Day parade.
Russia and Ukraine announce rival ceasefires as deadly strikes continue
Russia demanded a ceasefire on 8 and 9 May but Ukraine said it would pause the fighting sooner, meaning any violations would be pinned on Moscow.
Romanian PM ousted in no-confidence vote
Ilie Bolojan lost the vote after the largest party in his coalition joined the far-right opposition to depose him.
Hantavirus may have spread between passengers on cruise ship, WHO says
Two cases of the virus, which rarely spreads between humans, have been confirmed on the ship, and three people have died.
Zelensky condemns Russian 'utter cynicism' as it strikes ahead of truce
Russia demanded a ceasefire on 8 and 9 May but Ukraine said it would pause the fighting sooner, meaning any violations would be pinned on Moscow.
Bowen: Strait of Hormuz standoff raises risk of sliding back into all-out war
The US and Iran's determination to keep the pressure on each other has put the fragile Gulf ceasefire in serious jeopardy.
Rapper Kid Cudi removes British star M.I.A. from tour
British singer songwriter M.I.A will no longer be the opening act for Rebels Rage tour after disagreement with US rapper Kid Cudi.