What people in Beirut think about the Lebanon-Israel negotiations
Lebanese leaders were in Washington earlier this month for the first direct negotiations with Israel in over 30 years.
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Iraqi president names Shia bloc candidate Ali al-Zaidi as PM-designate
Choice of al-Zaidi breaks a months-long deadlock after Trump opposed appointment of pro-Iran former PM al-Maliki.
Timeline: The highs and lows of the US-UK ‘special relationship’
Tensions between the allies punctuate King Charles's US visit, designed to strengthen the UK-US partnership.
US press gala shooting suspect charged with attempting to kill Trump
Prosecutor says Cole Thomas Allen 'attempted to assassinate the president of the United States' in Saturday attack.
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Ceasefire at risk as Pakistan and Afghanistan report cross-border attacks
The strikes were the first since the two agreed to halt the violence at peace talks last month.
Gunmen kidnap 23 children from Nigerian orphanage
Mass kidnappings are a common way for gangs and armed groups to make quick money in Nigeria.
Melania Trump blasts Kimmel, calls on ABC to ‘take stand’ against comedian
First lady accuses Jimmy Kimmel of fuelling political turmoil, calls on network to act against his 'hateful' rhetoric.
Analysis: Bennett-Lapid alliance attempt to unseat Israel’s Netanyahu
Bennett and Lapid join forces again in a renewed bid for power that will, analysts warn, mean little for Palestinians.
Suspected pirates steer cargo vessel towards Somalia
Hijacking reported as maritime traffic is diverted towards Africa while Strait of Hormuz is essentially closed.
Will the Iran war push millions back into poverty?
US-Israel war on Iran drives up fuel and food costs, putting 32.5 million people at risk of poverty worldwide.
What does the US dinner shooting mean for Trump?
At a dinner for White House correspondents, gunshots spark chaos, scrutiny, and fresh questions over Trump’s security.
DR Congo to establish US-backed paramilitary guard for mines
US hopes to secure access to critical minerals as DRC struggles with rebel groups for control of areas with reserves.
Canada’s Carney announces a sovereign wealth fund
The prime minister says the federal government will put up money alongside private investors to fund major projects.
Iran offers Hormuz deal without nuclear talks, as it seeks broader buy-in
Tehran widens diplomacy to regional and global players while indirect US talks remain uncertain.
Germany’s Merz says US has no strategy in Iran war
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the US has no clear exit strategy with their war on Iran.
Timeline: How Mali went from democracy beacon to instability
Mali has been reeling from one political or security crisis to another since 2012.
Plane crashes near South Sudan’s Juba, killing all 14 on board
Preliminary reports indicate Cessna aircraft may have crashed due to bad weather conditions that caused low visibility.
Anthony Joshua to fight Tyson Fury in November: Hearn
Promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed that Joshua and Fury have inked a deal for a heavyweight boxing showdown later this year.
Lebanon Latest: Israel’s deadly attacks amid ceasefire breaches
Israeli airstrikes hit southern Lebanon as ceasefire falters, killing at least 14 and forcing new displacement.
Rival armed groups join forces against the Malian state: What next?
Armed groups with differing ideologies have launched coordinated attacks across Mali. Can they remain united?
NPT summit: Can nuclear pact survive US-Israel war on Iran?
Analysts say a review conference is unlikely to halt nuclear powers from continuing to flout the treaty's rules.
What does Trump shooting at US dinner mean for World Cup security?
Football fans criticise security arrangements in World Cup cohost nation after assassination attempt on US president.
What does Trump shooting at White House dinner mean for World Cup security?
Football fans criticise security arrangements in World Cup cohost nation after assassination attempt on US president.
How does targeting water supply during war worsen the scarcity crisis?
We explore why water infrastructure is increasingly being targeted in the midst of war and conflict.
‘Clearly stronger’: Germany’s Merz says Iran ‘humiliated’ US in its war
German chancellor warns the US risks becoming bogged down in another quagmire similar to Iraq and Afghanistan.
Have US-Iran talks failed? Why no deal yet doesn’t mean diplomacy is dead
US-Iran diplomacy in a deadlock, but analysts say both sides are unlikely to return to fighting.
Lebanon cannot be bombed into sovereignty
A sovereign Lebanon and a demilitarised Hezbollah cannot be achieved without a credible political transition.
PSG vs Bayern Munich: Champions League – preview, team news, start, lineups
Bayern travel to face defending champions PSG in Paris for the first-leg of a blockbuster Champions League semifinal.
Mbappe could miss El Clasico after Real Madrid confirm thigh injury
French striker doubtful after sustaining an injury to the semitendinosus muscle in his left leg, his club says.