Anti-immigrant attacks and protests in South Africa
Anti-immigrant attacks and protests in South Africa
World News Hub
Live headlines from trusted global sources. Click any story to open it on the original website.
Top headlines
Why are Western feminists silent on the war on Iranian women?
Those who backed Iranian women’s protests against compulsory hijab are silent as those same women are killed.
$25bn or $1 trillion: How much has Iran war really cost the US?
Heated exchange on Capitol Hill reflects growing unease among lawmakers over a lack of transparency in cost of Iran war.
World’s top media outlets urge Israel to allow independent access to Gaza
Israel continues to deny foreign reporters access to the Gaza Strip despite a 'ceasefire' being in place.
Kenya gives hero’s welcome to marathon record-breaker Sabastian Sawe
President Ruto gifts him $62,000 and a car after the runner’s aircraft receives a water cannon salute in Nairobi.
More headlines
Tunisia’s jailed opposition leader Ghannouchi rushed to hospital
Jailed Tunisian opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi is rushed to hospital, as his party demands his immediate release.
Israeli attacks kill 14 people in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
Israeli attacks and threats on southern Lebanon escalate, as Lebanese government calls out Israel's ceasefire violations
Israel kills nine people in southern Lebanon despite ‘ceasefire’
Israeli attacks and threats on southern Lebanon escalate, as Lebanese government calls out Israel's ceasefire violations
Russia has given Iran something more important than weapons
Russia's political backing and objection to escalation have proved much more consequential in shaping the conflict.
Soaring fuel prices in Pakistan threaten economic and political crises
A huge increase in Pakistan's fuel import bill from $300m to $800m is putting more pressure on the economy.
Tracking the shadow fleet: How Iran evaded the US naval blockade in Hormuz
Iran's shadow fleet uses fake flags and dark ships to evade the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo signs new five-year deal
England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo was heavily linked with a move away after losing place at Man Utd under Ruben Amorim.
Will the Iran war reshape the global energy order?
As oil markets shift, OPEC's grip is under pressure, US exports rise, and China drives the push towards renewables.
Humanoid robots being trialled as airport workers in Japan
Japan Airlines says it will trial humanoid robots as workers at Tokyo's Haneda Airport.
Somalia shapes its own destiny in global security forums
New roles at the UN and African Union mark a shift from being the subject of decisions to helping shape them.
Civilians or Hezbollah: Who did Israel hit on Lebanon’s ‘Black Wednesday’?
Israel says it targeted Hezbollah, but experts say the evidence proves otherwise.
Rise in caesarean section births in Gaza brings danger and infection risks
Caesarean Awareness Month is marked in April. Conditions in Gaza can lead to risks for mothers who undergo the procedure
‘Environmental disaster’: Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries rock Russia
Ukrainian forces have hammered one of Russia's largest sites in Tuapse, causing oil spills and black rain.
Environmental disaster fears grip Russia as Ukraine targets oil refineries
Ukrainian forces have hammered one of Russia's largest sites in Tuapse, causing oil spills and black rain.
Press freedom worldwide falls to its lowest level in 25 years
Reporters Without Borders warns that 'journalism is increasingly criminalised worldwide'.
Pakistan opens up road trade routes into Iran amid Hormuz blockade
With shipping disrupted by US-Iran tensions, Islamabad activates overland corridor to move stranded cargo into Iran.
Myanmar’s blanket prison term reduction trims Aung San Suu Kyi’s sentence
The deposed elected leader has been granted two amnesties this month, but her remaining sentence remains unclear.
Zaragoza goalkeeper given 13-game ban after derby punch provoked brawl
Esteban Andrada banned for 13 matches and teammate Dani Tasende for two after pitch melee in La Liga 2.
Rockets defeat Lakers in Reaves’s return, force Game 6 in NBA playoffs
Despite the return of star Austin Reaves, the LA Lakers were defeated by Houston Rockets in Game 5 of their series.
Iran war: What’s happening on day 62 as Trump asks Iran to ‘give up’?
Trump says the US blockade of Iranian ports is working, urging Tehran to 'give up' amid tensions.
Could the US-Iran war become a protracted ‘frozen’ conflict?
In the absence of a permanent deal, the war between the US and Iran is becoming one of attrition despite huge costs.
Iranian officials to miss FIFA Congress over alleged mistreatment in Canada
Iran's Mehdi Taj-led delegation turns back at Toronto airport due to 'unacceptable behaviour of immigration officials'.
Why is India turning to crocodiles and snakes to ‘fence’ Bangladesh border?
India wants to the border with Bangladesh badly — even if it takes venomous snakes or crocodiles.
Europe’s little-known mutual defence clause: Is it a NATO substitute?
Several European leaders have called for a discussion on using the bloc's mutual assistance clause amid US tensions.
Can the EU’s Article 42.7 offer Europe NATO-like collective defence?
Several European leaders have called for a discussion on using the bloc's own mutual assistant clause amid US tensions