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5,000 US sailors descend on Thailand as USS Abraham Lincoln docks
Thailand’s Pattaya is expecting a business boost as 5,000 US sailors arrive aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.
Nepal search operations continue a week after catastrophic floods
The UN says the disaster has left at least 2.2 million tonnes of debris, according to a preliminary estimate.
What we know about jailed HK activist Joshua Wong’s latest charge
What we know about jailed HK activist Joshua Wong’s latest charge
Iran, US exchange new attacks: Who was hit in latest strikes?
Iran says the US bombed a wedding near the Strait of Hormuz; hits Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan in retaliation.
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Alex Eala cruises into US Open second round, top seed Zverev survives
Americans Madison Keys, Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz powered through to the second round alongside birthday boy Monfils.
Ed Markey wins: Key takeaways from Massachusetts primary election results
Markey secures the Democratic nomination as Massachusetts voters back several of the state’s long-serving lawmakers.
Video: US energy chief in Venezuela to sign controversial oil deal
US Energy Secretary arrived in La Guaira for the signing of a deal that will control much of Venezuela's oil reserves.
Cricketers to get best rooms at Asian Games 2026, says Japanese official
Cricket is a minor sport in Japan, but it will provide the best accommodation to participating teams, the official says.
Bus crash in Egypt’s South Sinai kills at least 21
Bus crashes on Dahab-Nuweiba road on the eastern coast of the Sinai Peninsula, an area popular with tourists.
At least 16 dead, 28 injured, in Egypt bus crash
Bus crashes on Dahab-Nuweiba road on the eastern coast of the Sinai Peninsula, an area popular with tourists.
Worshippers in West Bank tear-gassed as Israeli attacks on mosques surge
Palestinian authorities say Israeli forces and settlers have 'violated' 13 West Bank mosques this year.
Israeli forces, settlers attack two West Bank mosques
Israeli forces fire tear gas into one mosque after settlers set fire to and vandalise another.
Why Greece is betting on Israel’s Achilles Shield
The defence deal between the two countries fits into a larger shift in regional alliances amid the US-Israel war on Iran.
Nepal floods: Father borrows $13, walks for days to search for missing son
Poor, frustrated and angry, Talka Sada is losing hope after trekking across Nepal's flood-hit areas in his search.
Cargo ship sinks after collision off Turkiye’s Istanbul, 10 crew missing
Search operations under way after authorities lost contact with 10 crew members after a collision in the Sea of Marmara.
Turkiye launches search for cargo ship after vessels collide off Istanbul
Search operations under way after authorities lose contact with 10 crew members after a collision in the Sea of Marmara.
As US seeks Gaza donor’s extradition, wife warns of ‘terrifying precedent’
Imprisoned in Spain, James 'Fergie' Chambers has supported charities but is accused of aiding Hamas.
Tyson Fury confirms Anthony Joshua fight at NYC’s Madison Square Garden
No date has been set for the all-British heavyweight boxing showdown, but it is expected to be held in November.
‘We had an ordinary life’: Iran fisherwoman navigates uncertainty of war
An Iranian fisherwoman explains how her idyllic seaside life was shattered when the US and Israel began their bombing.
Mark Ruffalo comments spark pushback against anti-Semitism ‘smear campaign’
The actor criticised Paramount-Warner Bros merger, linking it to Oracle's ties with Israeli military amid Gaza genocide.
Mark Ruffalo comments cause pushback against anti-Semitism ‘smear campaign’
The actor criticised Paramount-Warner Bros merger, linking it to Oracle's ties with Israeli military amid Gaza genocide.
Faster homework, poor exam results: What AI is doing to students’ learning
AI is spreading in classrooms, but its impact on learning depends less on the technology than on how students use it.
Palestinian artist Saint Levant delays tour amid US visa complications
Visa cancellations or delays have forced international artists to rethink US tours under President Donald Trump.
Syria’s restrained approach to Israel carries risks
Damascus's restraint could encourage more Israeli encroachment and lose the trust of the Syrian public.
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty in national security case
Pro-democracy activist faces life sentence in second case under Beijing's national security law.
Germany says Russia preparing ‘hybrid’ attacks over Ukraine support
Germany says an attempted drone attack at Leipzig Airport showed hallmarks of Russian hybrid operations against Ukraine.
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusion
High profile Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong has pleaded guilty to collusion with foreign entities.
Tunisia’s civil society faces growing pressure as crackdown widens
Arrests, prosecutions and suspensions are putting growing pressure on Tunisia’s civil society, Human Rights Watch says.
‘Really terrified’: Milo Yiannopoulos speaks out after deportation from US
The far-right British commentator sat with interviewer Piers Morgan after being detained by US immigration authorities.