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As Ukraine seizes ‘first chance to win’, war horrors come home to Russia
President Putin has hinted at peace talks as the economy fails, people flee cities and toxic 'oil rains' fall.
Venezuela earthquakes: Why is Central America so vulnerable to tremors?
Venezuela and Japan are both hit by strong quakes, but Venezuela faces higher risks due to weaker building standards.
Oil prices back to pre-war levels on rising Middle East supply
The price of Brent crude has reached its lowest since February 27, before the war started.
US says Iran will buy its goods: What could US-Iran trade look like?
Before the 1979 revolution in Iran, Washington and Tehran had close trade ties. Could a peace deal revive them?
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In pictures: Aftermath of twin earthquakes in Venezuela
Communities in northern Venezuela struggle after deadly quakes as rescuers race against time to find survivors.
World reacts as devastating Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 164
Global leaders express solidarity with Venezuela as dual earthquakes kill at least 164 and leave widespread devastation.
Which teams have qualified for the World Cup 2026 knockouts, round of 32?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage format, criteria and rules for qualification. Find out who's in and who's out.
Iran warns against Hormuz crossings without authorisation
An oil tanker navigates the strait, reportedly hugging the western coast, despite threats from Revolutionary Guards.
Magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes northern Japan
Magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes northern Japan
Moments of panic as earthquakes strike Venezuela
Video captured the first moments of two earthquakes striking Venezuela, triggering panic as people fled for safety.
Mexico fans celebrate three World Cup group-stage wins in a row
Mexico fans celebrate three World Cup group-stage wins in a row
Iran war day 118: IRGC rejects new Hormuz route; Rubio to meet GCC leaders
Iran's Revolutionary Guard warns against alternative route in Strait of Hormuz as top US diplomat to meet Gulf leaders.
South Africa fans hail historic World Cup knockout entry after Korea win
The nation’s shock win against South Korea quelled criticism back at home after doubts about coach Hugo Broos’ team.
South Africa celebrates reaching World Cup knockout stage for first time
South Africa’s team has celebrated reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time after defeating South Korea.
ICC judges sue Trump over sanctions, call measures unlawful
Judges argue sanctions aimed to punish and coerce ICC decisions on US and Israeli war crimes cases.
‘We hugged each other and ran’: Venezuelans recount earthquake horror
Survivors describe panic and collapsing buildings during two strong quakes as thousands of people feared dead.
In New York’s Astoria neighbourhood, Arab nations unite in World Cup joy
Historic World Cup match wins for Egypt, Morocco and Algeria bring together fans from the Middle Eastern diaspora.
Rescuers pull survivors from rubble after Venezuela earthquakes
A major search-and-rescue effort is underway in Venezuela after two earthquakes levelled buildings and left many trapped
Kenya passes controversial bill two years after deadly Gen Z protests
Kenya passes controversial bill two years after deadly Gen Z protests
Ethiopia is not being ‘dragged into war’
A response to Redwan Hussein and Getachew Reda’s misleading opinion article.
Venezuela rocked by 7.5, 7.2 earthquakes: What happened and what we know
Venezuela declared a state of emergency after twin 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes caused widespread damage and rescue efforts.
In pictures: Venezuela hit by twin earthquakes
Caracas airport closed, metro suspended and power outages reported after deadly quakes rock Venezuela.
Venezuela grapples with deadly twin quakes, over 700 injured so far
Caracas airport closed, metro suspended, and power outages reported after deadly quakes rock Venezuela.
Three sisters with combined age of 316 discuss the secrets to life
Three Brazilians with a combined age of 316 have been recognised as the world’s longest-living trio of sisters.
Trump says UK’s likely next leader Andy Burnham is ‘extremely liberal’
Trump has made his first comment on the UK’s likely next leader describing Andy Burnham as ‘extremely liberal’.
Thousands feared dead as twin earthquakes cause devastation across Venezuel
Thousands feared dead as twin earthquakes cause devastation across Venezuela.
Mexico triumph 3-0 to eliminate Czechia and win all three World Cup matches
Mateo Chavez opened the scoring in the 55th minute, and Julian Quinones scored his second goal of the tournament in the 61st.
Iranians mark first Ashura since Khamenei’s killing in the US-Iran war
Thousands gathered in Tehran on the eve of Ashura, the first since the killing of Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei.
Migrants left to endure deadly Paris heat with little shelter or aid
Hundreds of migrants in Paris are left exposed as a heatwave sweeps Europe.