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Why Ukraine struck Wildberries, Russia’s largest online marketplace

Kyiv’s drones first hit the sites over the weekend in Elektrostal, just east of Moscow, and in the Tambov region, killing eight people and injuring scores more.

Houthi attacks raise fears of wider Middle East conflict and more global economic damage

The Iran-backed group in Yemen has threatened to target Saudi vessels in a vital shipping route.

Oil surges past $100 in a first since May as Middle East conflicts rage

Oil prices rise for a fifth day after Yemen's Houthis say they struck Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea.

‘Leg hair harassment:’ men wearing shorts to work sparks debate in Japan

New rules around casual office attire marks a bold change in a country where dark suits and white shirts have long been the uniform for office workers.

Greece to build ‘Achilles Shield’ defence dome with Israeli arms

Greece on Thursday approved the multibillion-dollar purchase of Israeli anti-missile, anti-aircraft and anti-drone weaponry to set up an “Achilles Shield” protective dome, a defence ministry source said. Around €3 billion of a broader €4.2 billion (US$4.8 billion) spending spree will go towards Israeli-made systems for the new shield, the source said, speaking on condition of anonymity. “Greece ha...

Business rates cut for pubs, clubs and music venues in England only ‘a small move’, say critics

Andy Burnham faces calls to be more ambitious with hospitality businesses calling for VAT cuts and help for hotels and restaurantsPubs, clubs and live music venues in England will receive a 20% discount on their business rates bills as part of a £100m aid package unveiled by Andy Burnham but the prime minister immediately faced calls to be more ambitious.Burnham said the measure, aimed at supporti...

A Game of Double Standards

Qatar 2022: a World Cup that exposed football’s politics, power struggles, and double standards.

Scientists tested pet-store 'superworms' on animal specimens and found the beetle...

Poland's debt climbs above €500bn as borrowing reaches record pace

Poland is now among the fastest-indebting countries in the European Union. According to the latest Eurostat data, only Finland and Bulgaria recorded a larger increase in the public debt-to-GDP ratio in the first quarter of 2026.

Trump: US-Saudi nuclear deal hinges on Saudi joining Abraham Accords

The US and Saudi Arabia have reached a civilian nuclear cooperation deal.

米ルビオ国務長官“日本を標的にしているよう”日中関係に懸念

アメリカのルビオ国務長官はNHKの単独インタビューに対し、現在の日中関係をめぐり「中国の発言が非常に攻撃的で、特に日本を標的にしているように見える」と述べて懸念を示し、中国への抑止力を確保するためには日米関係の強化が重要だと強調しました。

Donald Trump says decision on ‘massive attack’ against Iran is close

President’s remarks follow Houthi strikes on Saudi tankers in the Red Sea and oil prices rising past $100 a barrel againMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesDonald Trump has said he is close to deciding whether to launch “a massive attack” against Iran, on a scale larger than strikes already witnessed during the months-long conflict with Tehran.Speaking to the Axios news site, the US president ...

Trump says he is close to decision on largest-yet attack on Iran

Escalation would follow oil passing $100 a barrel again and Houthi strikes on Saudi tankers in the Red SeaThe US president, Donald Trump, has said he is close to deciding whether to launch “a massive” attack” against Iran, on a scale larger than strikes already witnessed during the months-long conflict with Tehran.Speaking to the Axios news site Trump said: “I am considering a massive attack. Bigg...

White House says if Saudi Arabia does not join Abraham accords, nuclear deal ‘is off’ – US politics live

Karoline Leavitt insisted nuclear deal is ‘contingent’ on condition revealed by Trump in a social post US House passes second war powers resolutionSign up for the Breaking News US emailBy a vote of 214-208 lawmakers in the House passed a war powers resolution to curb the Trump administration’s military action in Iran, ahead of the lower chamber’s August reccess.Four Republicans, Brian Fitzpatrick,...

EU waters down Russia sanctions over fears China could seize key LNG assets

The EU has watered down its latest round of sanctions on Moscow after concluding that banning Greek companies from transporting Russian gas to third countries could hand strategically important shipping assets to China. To remove a Greek veto against the 21st package of measures aimed at hobbling Russia’s war machine, the bloc’s member states agreed to allow EU operators to continue transporting R...

Trump administration to unveil latest stage of aggressive trade policy

US president is reportedly preparing fresh wave of sweeping tariffs as previous 10% on much of the world is due to expireDonald Trump’s administration will unveil the latest stage of his aggressive trade policy on Thursday, the White House has said, amid reports the US president is preparing a fresh wave of sweeping tariffs.Trump’s tariffs policy suffered a damaging blow in February when the US su...

White House trails announcement on tariffs amid reports of new duties

Trump officials say they will announce next phase of US trade policy as 10% global tariffs are due to expire on FridayDonald Trump’s administration will unveil the latest stage of his aggressive trade policy on Thursday, the White House has said, amid reports the US president is preparing a fresh wave of sweeping tariffs.Trump’s tariffs policy suffered a damaging blow in February when the US supre...

Lebanon Latest: President Aoun visits White House to discuss Hezbollah

Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr brings you the latest from Beirut.

Why Iran is targeting Kuwait's desalination plants as part of its war strategy

Iranian strikes targeted Kuwait’s desalination and power plants for the fourth consecutive day on Monday. The attacks are putting unprecedented pressure on a Gulf country heavily dependant on desalination for its water supply. Iran is attempting to wage a “psychological war” on a country with few options for striking back, according to some analysts.

Pan Am Clipper wreckage found more than 70 years after plane crash

The plane, the Clipper Endeavor, was carrying 69 passengers and crew when it made a hard landing on water after losing both engines less than 10 minutes after takeoff.

Lebanon Latest: President Aoun visits White House to discuss Hezbollah

Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr brings you the latest from Beirut after Lebanon’s President meets with Donald Trump.

EUがグーグルに制裁金 検索サイトで公正な競争妨害として

EU＝ヨーロッパ連合は、アメリカのIT大手グーグルが検索サイトで自社のサービスを優先して表示させて、デジタル市場での公正な競争を妨げたなどとして、日本円で1600億円余りの制裁金を科したと発表しました。

Man jailed for life over terror plot targeting UK military academy

Bashir left the UK two days after the synagogue attack and was arrested at Manchester Airport in November 2025 when he returned from a family wedding in Pakistan.

‘Customers prefer AI chatbots,’ says British Gas owner as 1,300 call centre jobs axed

CEO Chris O’Shea defends Centrica’s plans as it reports rise in retail profits following focus on bigger marginsThe owner of British Gas has claimed that most households would rather speak with an AI chatbot than deal with the company’s staff as it prepares to cut 1,300 jobs from its call centres.Centrica, the supplier’s FTSE 100 owner, plans to cut 800 jobs as the company carries out a “targeted ...

‘Customers prefer chatbots,’ says British Gas owner as 1,300 call centre jobs axed

CEO Chris O’Shea defends Centrica’s plans as it reports rise in retail profits as it focuses on bigger marginsThe owner of British Gas has claimed that most households would rather speak with an AI chatbot than deal with the company’s staff as it prepares to cut 1,300 jobs from its call centres.Centrica, the supplier’s FTSE 100 owner, plans to cut 800 jobs as the company carries out a “targeted de...