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Iran war live: Vance departs for talks in Pakistan, as Israel bombs Lebanon
Iran’s parliament speaker warns that ‘time is running out’ as Israel continues to bombard Lebanon.
Iran war live: Israel attacks Lebanon again on eve of US-Iran truce talks
Iran’s parliament speaker warns that ‘time is running out’ as Israel continues to bombard Lebanon.
Iran war live: Israeli attacks on Lebanon threaten US-Iran ceasefire talks
Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warns ‘time is running out’ amid Israel’s attacks on Lebanon.
Video shows explosion over Erbil in suspected drone interception
Video shows an explosion in the sky above Erbil, in the Kurdish region of northern Iraq.
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Ecuador hikes tariffs to 100-percent in feud with neighbour Colombia
Daniel Noboa has accused Colombia's Gustavo Petro of failing to take 'effective measures' against drug trafficking.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says ‘we seek compensation, not war’
Iranian state TV has read out a message from new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei which says Iran ‘does not want war’.
Police in Venezuela block protesters calling for higher wages, pensions
Cost of living issues have persisted in Venezuela since the US abducted former President Nicolas Maduro in January.
US-Iran ceasefire: Uncertainty over what’s next
Two‑week US‑Iran ceasefire pauses war; “who won?” unresolved as Hormuz, Lebanon strikes, Iran capabilities persist.
Judge bars Trump administration from nixing protected status for Ethiopians
Ruling marks legal setback for administration's efforts to roll back protections for various groups of immigrants.
Democrats in US slam Pam Bondi for refusing to appear for Epstein hearing
Lawmakers warn the former Justice Department chief that a congressional subpoena for her testimony remains in effect.
Hospitals in Beirut struggle to deal with casualties after Israeli attacks
Doctors warn of worsening crises as vital supplies run low and Israeli attacks devastate Beirut and surrounding areas.
CAF President Motsepe rejects Senegal’s corruption claim amid AFCON fallout
Senegal's government alleged corruption at African football's governing body after AFCON title awarded to Morocco.
Melania Trump denies ‘relationship’ with Jeffrey Epstein
First Lady Melania Trump denied any relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Real Madrid vs Girona: La Liga – teams, start, kickoff time, lineups
Real Madrid's challenges for Spain's La Liga and the UEFA Champions League hang in the balance after consecutive losses.
Rafah crossing restrictions derail Palestinian student’s academic dreams
A Medical student was holding onto hopes of being a doctor, when the Gaza war caused restriction on attaining education.
US First Lady Melania Trump denies connection to Epstein in rare speech
Melania calls for Congress to holding survivors' hearing but does not say why she chose to speak on the issue.
US Justice Department opens probe into NFL over anticompetitive practices
The US Justice Department is investigating the NFL amid concerns about broadcast sales to streamers.
Netanyahu: ‘No ceasefire in Lebanon’, Israel open to peace talks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasised that a ceasefire is not in effect in Lebanon
Gaza journalists mourn Al Jazeera’s Wishah, killed by Israel
Wishah is latest Al Jazeera journalist to be killed by Israel in Gaza since the start of the war in October 2023.
Khamenei says Tehran ‘astonished the world’ during US-Israeli war on Iran
In a statement read out on television, Mojtaba Khamenei said Tehran will 'demand compensation' for war damages.
Iran: Strait of Hormuz open with restrictions
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister says the Strait of Hormuz is open but ships must coordinate with Iranian forces.
Saudi Arabia says operational activities halted at several energy sites
Attacks on energy facilities cause a reduced supply and slow recovery, a Saudi official tells state news agency.
US fertility rate drops to all-time low, continuing a two-decade decline
The United States fertility rate has now been in decline for two decades, dropping nearly 23 percent since 2007.
Why is Hezbollah a sticking point in the Iran ceasefire?
Lebanese armed group is an ally of Tehran but still under attack from Israel.
US led ‘historic’ foreign aid decline in 2025 amid Trump cuts: OECD
A forum of top economies in Europe and Americas says aid from members declined 23 percent as humanitarian needs grow.
Scale of Beirut destruction revealed after wave of Israeli strikes
The damage from Israel’s devastating strikes on Beirut on Tuesday is coming into focus now that the smoke has cleared.
Iran says it ‘would be dumb’ for US to let Netanyahu kill diplomacy
In an implicit response to JD Vance, Iran's Abbas Araghchi warns of the repercussions of Israel's attacks on Lebanon.
Iranians rally nationwide to honour late leader Ali Khamenei
Thousands gathered across Iran to honor Ali Khamenei, whose assassination marked the start of the US-Israeli attack.
‘Not some piece of ice’: Greenland hits back at Trump insult
PM Nielsen calls Greenland a proud nation seeking to maintain global order, after US president calls it 'piece of ice'.