US House committee reaches bipartisan deal on social media rules for kids
Committee leaders did not release details but said the legislation would 'hold Big Tech accountable'.
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‘Stop genocide’: Activist stopped by police at Tokyo’s Israeli Embassy
An activist in Japan was surrounded by police after he approached the Israeli Embassy in Tokyo on Monday and shouted.
Hungary’s PM launches drive to free country from Orban’s ‘mafia’
The raft of proposed changes includes a new constitution and anti-corruption office, and the ousting of the president.
Czech public media staff strike, citing government threat to independence
Plan to put funding under direct control has sparked widespread opposition, with critics fearing political interference.
Czech public media staff strike citing government threat to independence
Plan to put funding under direct control has sparked widespread opposition, with critics fearing political interference.
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US judge blocks Trump administration subpoena against Minnesota officials
Ruling represents setback for investigation that targeted state Democratic officials who criticised immigration raids.
‘Another day, another leader’: Britons react to Keir Starmer’s exit
Londoners shared mixed reactions to Keir Starmer's resignation.
Fire at animation studio in India’s Lucknow kills at least 14
The blaze broke out in a commercial building with a library and animation studio, killing mostly college students.
Palestinian children ‘unprotected’ as NGOs forced out of Gaza and West Bank
Israel is pushing humanitarian groups and rights defenders to scale down operations in occupied Palestinian territories.
Why has Keir Starmer resigned as UK prime minister?
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation after just two years in office.
15 killed after a fire ignited in a coaching centre in Lucknow, India
15 killed after a fire ignited in a coaching centre in Lucknow, India.
Artist creates Kerala’s ‘coconut rib’ World Cup trophy
An artist in Kerala has created a handmade model of the FIFA World Cup trophy, using coconut leaf and cardboard.
Qatar PM on preventing US-Iran talks from escalation
Qatar's PM said that safeguards have been put in place to prevent US-Iran negotiations from regional escalation.
Lionel Messi scores brace as Argentina beat Austria 2–0 at World Cup 2026
Messi scores twice to become all-time leading scorer in men's World Cup history as Argentina reach knockout rounds.
Lionel Messi scores brace as Argentina beat Austria 2-0 at World Cup 2026
Messi scores twice to become all-time leading scorer in men's World Cup history as Argentina reach knockout rounds.
Canadian police officer, suspect among three dead in Montreal shooting
Few details are available after law enforcement said the suspected attacker was 'neutralised'.
Canadian police officer, suspect among 3 dead in Montreal shooting
Few details available after law enforcement say suspected attacker 'neutralised' in Quebec city.
Thousands of kites soar over Denmark at annual beach festival
Roughly 25,000 kites flew over the Danish island of Fano for its annual International Kite Fliers Meeting.
US raises concern as RSF forces encircle Sudanese city of el-Obeid
US calls for negotiated solution and expresses alarm over potential 'mass atrocities' as paramilitary surrounds city.
A leftward lurch? What to know about the Democratic primaries in New York
Democratic socialist candidates push for an edge in US races that hinge on issues like Israel policy and inequality.
Messi breaks World Cup’s all-time scoring record with 18 goals
Lionel Messi is tournament's all-time and current edition's leading goal scorer with 18 and five goals, respectively.
Messi breaks World Cup’s all-time scoring record with 17th goal vs Austria
Lionel Messi is tournament's all-time and current edition's leading goal scorer with 17 and four goals, respectively.
Lebanon discusses ‘deconfliction’ mechanism ahead of Israel talks
Mediators Qatar and Pakistan say plan seeks to ensure the end of military operations in Lebanon.
Lebanon discusses ‘de-confliction’ mechanism ahead of Israel talks
Mediators Qatar and Pakistan say plan seeks to ensure the end of military operations in Lebanon.
Qatar’s PM tells Al Jazeera progress made in US-Iran talks
Qatar's PM said US-Iran talks in Switzerland laid the groundwork for a final deal after 18 hours of discussions.
Kenyan court finds minister in contempt over US Ebola site
Health Minister Duale disobeyed an order to halt construction at the proposed facility for infected US nationals, court says.
Will a US-Iran deal transform the Iranian economy?
A US-Iran deal could unlock frozen assets, oil exports, and investment, reshaping Iran's economic future.
South African police tighten security as anti-migrant deadline approaches
Xenophobic protest groups have demanded that undocumented foreigners leave the country by June 30 .
Marco Rubio heads to Middle East to address Iran MoU, Hormuz
Rubio to visit UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain for talks on Iran and Hormuz priorities from June 23 to June 25.
France vs Iraq LIVE: World Cup 2026
Follow the live build-up and team news coverage ahead of our text commentary stream of the Group I game in Philadelphia.