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Energy costs rise and stocks fall sharply as US-Iran peace is shattered
There has been a marked increase in global energy prices amid fears of a prolonged resumption to hostilities between the US and Iran.
China braces for super typhoon after severe flooding and thunderstorms leave multiple people dead
Severe flooding that hit southern China earlier this week could expand to other provinces with the arrival of Super Typhoon Bavi at the weekend.
Ten children among at least 13 killed in separate Bangladesh landslides
At least five children have died in a landslide caused by heavy monsoon rains in Bangladesh, two days after eight people, including five children, died in a separate landslide in the area.
Firefighter, 22, dies in French wildfire as European temperatures soar again
A 22-year-old firefighter has died tackling a wildfire in France as the country deals with more scorching temperatures.
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FIFA to discuss lifting ban on Russian teams after IOC decision
FIFA will formally discuss lifting the ban on all Russian teams after the International Olympic Committee urged all sports to end war-related sanctions, Sky News can reveal.
Man shot dead by ICE officer in Houston
A man has died after being shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Houston, Texas.
At least five dead and 12 more trapped after China landslide
Five people have been killed and 12 others are trapped after a landslide in northern China.
Far-right French leader Le Pen to run in next presidential election after court ruling
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen says she’ll run for the French presidency next year after the decision of an appeals court cleared her way.
Far-right French leader Le Pen able to run in next presidential election after court ruling
A French appeals court has cleared the way for Marine Le Pen to run in the 2027 presidential election - but with an electronic tag.
Woman suspected of carrying out Monaco bombing of Ukrainian tycoon found dead
The body of a woman suspected of carrying out a bombing reportedly targeting a Ukrainian tycoon with links to Russia has been found in Ukraine, prosecutors say.
Qatari tanker hit as it travelled through Strait of Hormuz
A Qatari tanker has been hit as it travelled through the Strait of Hormuz, suffering significant damage, Qatar's foreign ministry has said.
Explosions heard near hotel where Macron staying in Syria
A series of explosions have been heard near the hotel where President Emmanuel Macron is due to stay in Syria.
US accuses China of nuclear proliferation after ballistic missile test
The US called China's ballistic missile test in the south Pacific a "great concern" for the world.
Island facing Trump blockade suffers nationwide blackout
Cuba has suffered a nationwide blackout after the country's national electricity grid collapsed.
Cuba suffers nationwide blackout affecting millions
Cuba has suffered a nationwide blackout after the country's national electricity grid collapsed.
Macron first major western leader to visit Syria since fall of Assad
French president Emmanuel Macron has become the first major western leader to visit Syria since the ousting of Bashar al-Assad.
Russian spy plane dropped sonar trackers in path of Royal Navy aircraft carrier
A Russian spy plane dropped tens of sonar devices in the path of the UK's flagship aircraft carrier in a suspected attempt to harass the warship that prompted RAF fighter jets to scramble.
Thousands flee homes as wildfires rage in southern Europe
Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes as wildfires burn through large areas of southern Europe, including in popular holiday destinations.
At least 27 people killed after Sri Lankan prison riot
At least 27 people have been killed and more than 100 injured after a huge riot between inmates at a Sri Lankan prison.
At least 25 people killed after Sri Lankan prison riot
At least 25 people have been killed and more than 100 injured after a huge riot between inmates at a Sri Lankan prison.
Son of woman murdered in Crete 17 years ago says fight 'not over' as killer still free
The son of a Scottish woman who was murdered in Crete 17 years ago has vowed the fight for justice is "not over" as the killer remains free pending an appeal.
'Restraining order needed': Trump escalates Meloni feud
Donald Trump has escalated his feud with Giorgia Meloni with a new goading social media post.
Trump escalates Meloni feud, suggesting Italian PM needs 'restraining order'
Donald Trump has escalated his feud with Giorgia Meloni with a new goading social media post.
China carries out ballistic missile test hours after warning neighbouring countries
China carried out a long-range ballistic missile test in the south Pacific on Monday, sparking criticism from New Zealand and Australia.
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Chinese pastor freed after Donald Trump raised issue of his release with Xi Jinping
A Chinese pastor has been released from jail after Donald Trump intervened to get him freed, in what his family have described as a "miracle".
Major Ukrainian drone attack on Russia strikes St Petersburg oil terminal
Ukrainian drones have struck an oil terminal and port in St Petersburg and the surrounding region, Russian and Ukrainian officials say.