Nuclear weapons spending surges to record high of $119bn, report says
International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons says states spent an extra $16.8bn on their nuclear arsenals in 2025.
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‘As close as lips and teeth’: The highs and lows of China-North Korea ties
Chinese President Xi has been welcomed in Pyongyang for his first visit since 2019.
Two years after Israel’s Nuseirat ‘rescue’ success, we are still bleeding
My family survived the massacre that freed four captives. Its wounds and nightmares have not left us.
India’s fertility rate falls below replacement level: Why it matters
India's fertility rate falls to 1.9 children per woman, with consequences for the workforce, the elderly and economy.
Ebola death toll in DR Congo climbs to 101
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is grappling with its 17th Ebola outbreak since virus was first identified in 1976.
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FIFA drops Somali World Cup referee after US denies him entry
Award-winning Somali referee, Omar Artan, has been removed from the World Cup roster after being denied entry into US
Israel kills 8 in southern Lebanon after issuing forced displacement order
Killings come as Iran warned of 'crushing blows' if Israeli attacks continued in Lebanon, including in the south.
Israel kills 14 in southern Lebanon after trading fire with Iran
Killings come as Iran warned of 'crushing blows' if Israeli attacks continued in Lebanon, including in the south.
Marwan Barghouti’s son calls for his release on stage at Berlin concert
At Berlin’s Citadel Music Festival, activist Arab Barghouti called for the release of his father.
Israel intensifies strikes in southern Lebanon killing 12 people
Al Jazeera’s Obaida Hitto reports on the strikes he witnessed in and around Tyre.
Trump says US in ‘final throes’ of Iran deal, Hormuz strait to open in days
The president warned Netanyahu he would be on his own if attacks continue after Israel and Iran paused fighting
Trump warns Netanyahu: ‘You’ll be on your own’ if attacks on Iran continue
Trump's warning comes as Israel and Iran pause attacks and indirect talks to reach a peace deal continue.
US lists China’s BYD, Alibaba, Baidu as ‘Chinese military companies’
Chinese embassy in Washington, DC, condemns designation, calling it 'discriminatory'.
Botswana diamond slump hits miners living on the edge of survival
Botswana’s diamond-driven economy is under mounting strain as global demand weakens and production falls.
New York City crowd boos US President Donald Trump at NBA playoff game
US President Donald Trump was loudly booed when he was shown on screens before Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
UN questions legality of Israeli forced evacuation orders in Lebanon
A UN spokesman says forced evacuation orders issued across southern and eastern Lebanon are nearly impossible to follow
ICC prosecutor suspended pending vote on sexual misconduct claims
Karim Khan rejects suspension as ICC governing body refers him to disciplinary proceedings before member states.
Israel continues strikes on Lebanon despite halting attacks on Iran
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged a halt in fighting with Iran but will continue operations against Hezbollah.
Iran war live: Israel bombs Lebanon after Trump warns Netanyahu to stop
At least 4 people killed in Israeli bombardment of southern Lebanon as Trump's warning to halt attacks is ignored.
Iran war live: Israel bombs Lebanon after warned Netanyahu to stop
At least 4 people killed in Israeli bombardment of southern Lebanon as Trump's warning to halt attacks is ignored.
Iran war live: Trump says in ‘final throes’ of deal; Israel bombs Lebanon
Israeli attacks have killed 3,637 people in Lebanon since March, with 11,188 wounded, the Health Ministry says.
Live: Trump says in ‘final throes’ of deal with Iran; Israel bombs Lebanon
Israeli attacks have killed 3,637 people in Lebanon since March, with 11,188 wounded, the Health Ministry says.
Live: Trump says in ‘final throes’ of deal as Iran; Israel bombs Lebanon
Israeli strikes have killed 3,637 people in Lebanon since March, with 11,188 wounded, the Health Ministry says.
Iran war live: Trump warns Netanyahu as Israel, Tehran halt fighting
A total of 3,637 people have been killed in Israeli strikes since March and 11,188 wounded, the Health Ministry said.
Maine’s Platner faces test as four US states hold midterm primary votes
Four states - Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota - are holding primaries ahead of November's midterms.
Trump nominates Todd Blanche as US attorney general, teeing up Senate fight
Blanche, who currently serves as acting attorney general, has faced controversy over the Epstein files and January 6.
Trump nominates Todd Blanche as attorney general, setting up Senate fight
Blanche, who currently serves as acting attorney general, has faced controversy over the Epstein files and January 6.
Survivors recall Israeli raid that killed 274 in Gaza refugee camp
Two years on, witnesses recount the June 2024 Israeli raid on Nuseirat refugee camp to free four captives.
Tech giant OpenAI files for US initial public offering
OpenAI did not disclose the size or terms of the offering and said a timeline has not yet been determined.
UN human rights leader calls for Cuba sanctions to be ‘lifted immediately’
Volker Turk, the UN's high commissioner for human rights, warns that 'children are dying' as result of US oil blockade.