Israeli attacks kill several over two days in Gaza despite ‘ceasefire’
As Gaza violence continues, activist says Israeli settlers torch vehicles, attack homes in occupied West Bank.
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What we know about the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
US President Donald Trump announced the 10-day ceasefire between the two countries.
Lebanese return to devastated south as fragile 10-day truce takes hold
Hezbollah warns it has its 'finger on the trigger' in case of Israeli violations of the temporary ceasefire.
Canada T20 World Cup game in India under ICC scrutiny amid corruption claim
Canada's match against New Zealand at T20 World Cup among allegations of corruption against country's cricket set up.
Canada T20 World Cup game under ICC scrutiny after corruption claim
Canada's match against New Zealand at T20 World Cup among allegations of corruption against country's cricket set up.
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Australia scrambles to secure energy as war on Iran fuels uncertainty
Heavily dependent on imported oil, Australia looks for quick fixes from regional diplomacy to free train rides.
Rapper d4vd arrested on suspicion of murdering 14-year-old girl
Arrest comes after police found the body of Celeste Rivas in a car registered to the musician last year.
Myanmar pardons over 4,000 prisoners, including deposed president
Myanmar pardons former leader Win Myint, while lawyer for Aung San Suu Kyi says her jail sentence has been reduced.
Iran war’s big winners: Wall Street, weapons firms, AI and green energy
The global economic outlook for 2026 looks grim if the Iran war continues, but some industries are booming.
Palestinian Prisoner’s Day: What happened in Palestine on April 17, 1971?
Nearly 10,000 men, women and children are held in Israeli prisons, a third without charge or trial.
Sudan’s Prime Minister: This is the path out of the horrors of war
Kamil Idris outlines his government’s vision for ending the war, rebuilding the country and restoring civilian rule.
World Athletics blocks 11 athlete transfer requests to Turkiye
Athletes from Kenya, Nigeria and Jamaica have applications rejected for 'recruitment drive' by Turkiye government.
Burkina Faso dissolves more than 100 NGOs and civil society groups
Amnesty International calls the latest Traore government crackdown a 'flagrant attack' on basic rights.
Could the US withdraw from NATO?
Could the US withdraw from NATO?
Iran war: What is happening on day 49 of the US-Iran conflict?
Celebrations in Lebanon as a 10-day ceasefire begins, opening the door to talks on a longer-term Israel-Lebanon deal.
Young South Sudanese models ‘take up space’ in quest to showcase talent
Longing to stride down international runways often collides with reality of conservatism and lack of structural support.
Inside Israel’s prison system
As Palestinians mark Prisoners’ Day, more than 9,600 Palestinians are still being held in Israeli prisons.
Iran women football players thank Australian government for protection
The two Iran footballers who stayed in Australia following the Asian Cup say they want to rebuild lives in 'safety'.
‘Vengeance for all’: How Iran’s Lego videos won narrative war against Trump
The viral videos by Iranian creators, say analysts, are high-quality though cheap, and hit fissures in US politics.
Why are anti-war protests in the West muted on Iran?
Despite global opposition, Iran war protests lag behind Gaza and Ukraine, shaped by fatigue, fear and disillusionment.
Congo’s Sassou Nguesso sworn in for fifth term
Denis Sassou Nguesso has been sworn in for a fifth term as president of the Republic of Congo.
Chelsea vs Manchester United: Premier League – teams, lineups, start
Chelsea could blow the race for UEFA Champions League qualification wide open if they beat Man Utd in EPL on Saturday.
Trump calls war on Iran a ‘little diversion’
US President Donald Trump has described the war on Iran which has killed more than 2,000 people as a ‘little diversion’.
Australian ex-soldier Roberts-Smith granted bail in Afghan war crimes case
Former soldier is accused of murdering five people in Afghanistan.
France arrests suspect over 1982 attack on Jewish restaurant
Mahmoud Khader Abed Adra, sought for over four decades, was surrendered by Palestinian authorities.
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth reads fake Bible verse from Pulp Fiction
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth read a prayer drawn from a misquote of Ezekiel 25:17 in Pulp Fiction.
Celebrations in Lebanon as 10-day ceasefire with Israel begins
Celebratory gunfire heard in Beirut as truce takes effect, though Lebanese military reports violations.
IMF, World Bank say they are restoring ties with Venezuela
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez calls resumption of ties 'great achievement' of Venezuelan diplomacy.
How Israel’s war upended daily life in Lebanon
People in Beirut describe how the Israel war has turned their lives upside down.
‘Trump forced Israel into a ceasefire’ with Lebanon
Abed Abou Shhadeh, a political commentator in Israel, says the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is ‘problematic'.