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War on Iran: Iran and Oman agree on Strait of Hormuz deal

Iran and Oman agree on new coordinates for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

'Extreme right-wing' ideology drives surge in referrals to UK anti-terror scheme

According to the Home Office, a Prevent referral is made to police "when there are concerns that a person may be susceptible to radicalisation or could be at risk of becoming involved in or supporting terrorism."

🔴 FIFA crisis: UEFA maintains its boycott of World Cups

UEFA maintains its World Cups boycott following FIFA crisis

The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) announced Thursday that its boycott of FIFA competitions, including the World Cups, remains in effect despite FIFA’s decision to abandon its plan to open up to outside investors.

Ceuta mayor tells MEPs migrant 'invasion' left city traumatised, demands immediate deportations

Scenes of tens of thousands of people entering the Spanish enclave from Morocco have reignited the European Union's debate on what to do about people smuggling and trafficking, as well as border security.

Oman nature reserve threatened by oil spill

A #nature reserve off the coast of #Oman is under threat after #oil from a suspected Russian ghost ship spilled into the sea. The source of the #explosions that caused the leak remains unknown.

Trump denies US running low on key munitions in war with Iran

President’s comment come after report he had demanded answers from Pete Hegseth over alleged shortagesMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesDonald Trump has lashed out at reports that the US is running short of key munitions in its war with Iran, threatening long prison sentences for officials who leak information about the military’s weapons stocks.The US president claimed on Thursday that the ...

Employees make plans for a windfall as SpaceX shares are unlocked

SpaceX's shares are unlocked Thursday, and some early employees could see a massive windfall. The BBC's Samira Hussain explains.

From the Crucifixion to pop art: how humanity has painted solar eclipses

From the Nebra Sky Disc to Roy Lichtenstein’s pop art, via Rubens and Howard Russell Butler, solar eclipses have long fascinated painters, between faith, science and aesthetics.

経産省 日本製紙の煙突倒壊受け自家発事業者に報告求める通知

先月28日の地震で、日本製紙の熊本県八代市にある工場の煙突が倒壊するなどして9人が死亡したことを受けて、経済産業省は自家用の火力発電設備の煙突を設置している全国の事業者に対し、煙突の管理状況などを確認して報告するよう求める通知を出しました。

Study discovers that primates take care of animals outside their own family

Houthi attacks reportedly kill at least 30 Yemeni government forces

The Houthis say they launched missiles and drones at "Saudi military build-ups" in the central provinces of Marib and Hadramawt.

Real Madrid sign Ivory Coast’s Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig

The Bundesliga Young Player of the Season in 2025/26 reportedly signed for record fee on deal until 2033.

UEFA says FIFA boycott remains despite Infantino World Cup selloff U-turn

European football's governing body says FIFA has not met conditions to end the boycott of their return to global game.

Israel charges West Bank settler over death of renowned Palestinian activist

Yinon Levi faces trial for reckless manslaughter related to the 2025 killing of Awdah Hathaleen Israeli prosecutors have charged a Jewish settler over the killing of a Palestinian community leader in the occupied West Bank last year- the ⁠first such indictment in nearly three years.In papers filed by the state attorney’s office, Yinon Levi is charged with reckless manslaughter in the death of Awda...

Fire burns 60 hectares in Indonesia’s Mount Bromo National Park

A fire has destroyed 60 hectares of land in Mount Bromo's national park in Java, Indonesia, since Monday

Farmer who killed lodger and hid body in concrete in South Yorkshire jailed for life

Christopher Wright, 73, who shot Richard Dyson and dismembered his remains, given 35-year minimum termA man who killed his lodger and concealed his dismembered body in a barrel filled with concrete for more than five years has been jailed for a minimum of 35 years.Christopher Wright, a 73-year-old farmer from South Yorkshire, was convicted in July in Sheffield crown court of murdering Richard Dyso...

South Yorkshire man who killed lodger and hid body in concrete gets 35-year sentence

Christopher Wright, 73, shot Richard Dyson in November 2019 and then dismembered his remainsA man who killed his lodger and concealed his dismembered body in a barrel filled with concrete for more than five years has been jailed for a minimum of 35 years.Christopher Wright, a 73-year-old farmer from South Yorkshire, was convicted in July in Sheffield crown court of murdering Richard Dyson, 55, in ...

Trump denies US weapons shortage and says information 'leakers' being 'hunted down'

While precise data is classified, publicly available information suggests the US has used up many difficult-to-manufacture weapons.

India-Bangladesh relations hit new low over exiled PM’s speech to press in Delhi

Dhaka accuses India of giving platform to a ‘convicted genocider’ by allowing Sheikh Hasina to address journalistsBangladesh has lashed out at India for allowing the ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina to address journalists in New Delhi, plunging already strained bilateral relations to a fresh low.Dhaka accused India of giving a platform to a fugitive it labelled a “convicted genocider” and of un...

Top Ugandan footballer killed by robbers armed with paving stones

David Owori, who played for the national team, died in hospital after he tried to stop robbers taking his phoneThe Ugandan football community is in mourning after the death of a player who was fatally injured during a robbery in the capital, Kampala, on Tuesday night.David Owori, who captained Sports Club Villa, a Uganda Premier League club, and represented the national team, was attacked after re...

Rights groups call Israel’s killing of journalist Amal Khalil a ‘war crime’

Human Rights Watch, Amnesty say Israel seemingly targeted and killed the Lebanese journalist, obstructed rescuers.

Accounts show Green party may be close to overtaking Labour’s membership figures – UK politics live

A spokesperson for the Greens says figures had ‘quadrupled’ in the last year since Polanski became leaderA Reform government will introduce national licensing for vape shops, which Zia Yusuf says will see a decrease of 70% in the businesses on British high streets.“We will also end financial disincentive,” he says. Reform will establish a central prosecution fund for local authorities to pursue bu...

Indian-origin landlord sued in Pennsylvania for harassing tenant: Only wore khaki pants, showed photo of naked man and woman

EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US firm

The no-frills carrier agrees to be bought by US firm Apollo after a rival suitor drops out.