Will Messi play? Argentina answer fan queries in 55-man World Cup squad
Argentina captain is named in the preliminary squad for the FIFA World Cup 2026 but has not confirmed his participation.
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Mass wedding brings brief joy to couples in devastated Gaza
Palestinian couples gathered for a mass wedding ceremony in Gaza organised amid rubble and displacement.
Social media becomes a ‘goldmine’ for fraudsters in Jordan
Jordanians looking for a bargain are being scammed with false promises of cheap gold in a growing trend of online fraud.
Israeli military kills six in Lebanon, issues more displacement threats
The deadly air attack comes just days before Israeli and Lebanese officials are due to meet in Washington.
LIVE: UK’s Starmer under pressure as ministers quit, MPs call on PM to go
The British prime minister is facing a crisis after his Labour Party suffered election losses.
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LIVE: Starmer under pressure as ministers quit, 80 MPs urge him to resign
The British prime minister is facing a crisis after his Labour Party suffered election losses.
LIVE: Pressure grows on UK’s Starmer as 80 MPs urge him to resign
The British prime minister is facing a crisis after his Labour Party suffered election losses.
LIVE: UK’s Starmer vows to ‘get on with governing’ as MPs urge him to quit
The British prime minister is under pressure after his Labour Party suffered election losses.
Live: First UK minister quits amid calls for PM Starmer’s resignation
The British premier is under pressure to quit after his Labour Party suffered election losses.
Live: First UK minister resigns amid calls for PM Starmer’s resignation
The British premier is under pressure to quit after his Labour Party suffered election losses.
Zelenskyy says Russia fired over 200 drones at Ukraine as truce expires
One killed and four others wounded in attacks on Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region, local administration chief says.
France’s Macron announces $27bn investment in Africa at Kenya summit
Africa Forward summit comes amid France's fading ties with its former African colonies, as Kenya seeks greater trade.
‘Whole morning revolves around gas’: Pakistan’s fuel crisis enters kitchens
The crisis sees women waking up early, cooking quickly, rearranging meals and planning days around the prospect of gas.
Trump and Xi: The history of encounters between two superpower leaders
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have met six times since 2017.
Trump and Xi: A recap of talks between two of the world’s most powerful men
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have met six times since 2017.
Gunman arrested after opening fire on busy street near Harvard University
Gunman arrested after opening fire on busy street near Harvard University
Starmer defiant at cabinet meeting amid growing pressure to resign
The UK prime minister refuses to step down as some cabinet members voice their support.
Starmer defiant after cabinet meeting amid growing pressure to resign
The UK prime minister has refused to step down, as some cabinet members voice their support amid resignation calls.
Starmer to face split cabinet as demands for his resignation mount
The UK prime minister is so far defiant in the face of calls for him to step down.
Mexico cancels plan to cut school year for World Cup after backlash
Officials agree to keep the school calendar as originally planned, ending on July 15 and resuming on August 31.
Palestine weekly wrap: Israeli settlers rampage through West Bank villages
Settlers uproot olive trees, seize land, and displace families, reflecting unchecked violence across the West Bank.
‘Potential security risk’: Unpacking the UK’s trust issues with Palantir
Analysts say it is challenging to track whether Palantir is sticking to the terms of its NHS contract.
Starving on the front lines: Food supply in crisis as Ukraine fights Russia
Photos of emaciated Ukrainians reveal conditions suffered by Ukraine, as meagre rations also afflict Russian soldiers.
Why is Israel allowed to take part in the Eurovision song contest?
Five countries are boycotting the 70th edition of Eurovision on May 16 in protest over Israel's genocidal war on Gaza.
Iran war: What’s happening on day 74 as Tehran says ready for ‘aggression’
US-Iran tensions remain high as Tehran warns against 'aggression' and Trump says the ceasefire is on 'life support'.
Malaysia rescues 23 migrants after boat capsizes, 14 still missing
Authorities deploy boats, helicopter and surveillance aircraft to search for missing migrants off Pangkor Island.
Thunder outlasts Lakers in Game 4 to complete NBA playoff sweep
Reigning champions Oklahoma City Thunder remain undefeated in playoffs and move on to Western Conference finals.
Global energy crisis highlights meagre oil buffers in developing world
Governments in the Global South are among the least prepared to respond to the oil shock caused by the Iran war.
US moves to release more oil stockpiles under IEA agreement
US Department of Energy moves to transfer 53.3 million barrels amid rising oil prices.
Israel approves law on public trials, death penalty for October 7 detainees
Rights groups warn that the bill makes the death penalty easier to impose and strips fair trial protections.