Can Starmer’s 40-nation coalition open the Strait of Hormuz?
About 20 percent of global oil and gas passes through the Gulf waterway.
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Why Lebanon should join the International Criminal Court
ICC jurisdiction in Lebanon would mean a chance of accountability for Israeli war crimes and renewed political pressure.
UEFA’s Euro 2032 warning the latest blow to Italy after World Cup exit
Days after missing out on World Cup 2026 spot, Italy are warned that their cohosting of Euro 2032 could be in doubt.
Burkina Faso military, allies committing ‘horrific’ civilian abuses: HRW
More than 1,800 civilians have been killed by the army and armed groups since 2023, Human Rights Watch says.
Spanish cyclist Guardeno airlifted to intensive care after crash with car
A week after 23-year-old's participation in the Tour of Catalonia, Guardeno suffers head injuries in collision with car.
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Spanish cyclist Guardeno airlifted to intensive care after training crash
A week after 23-year-old's participation in the Tour of Catalonia, Guardeno suffers head injuries in collision with car.
UK-led coalition of 40 countries vows action on Hormuz Strait closure
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper accused Iran of blockading the waterway 'to hold the global economy hostage'.
UK-led coalition of 40 countries vows action on Hormuz Strait gridlock
UK PM Keir Starmer urges non-military solutions ahead of coalition meeting to ease gridlock in vital Strait of Hormuz.
Pakistan to continue with Iran-US mediation despite ‘obstacles’
Islamabad's statement follows Trump threatening to bomb Iran 'back to the Stone Ages'.
‘Bomb back to the Stone Age’: US history of threats and carpet bombing
Analysts say carpet bombing countries is a war crime. But it wouldn't be new for the US.
Smoke rises over Mashhad, Iran, following strike near airport
Footage shows columns of smoke rising over the Iranian city of Mashhad, after US-Israeli strikes near the airport.
Women’s Asian Cup finalists accuse governing body over equal money
Japan and Australia renew calls for pay parity with men's football, as former also sack coach Nils Nielsen.
Pakistan-bound ships pass through Strait of Hormuz
Two ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz and arrived at Karachi Port.
Four children killed in nursery school stabbing attack in Uganda
Police said a suspect is in custody but the motive remains unknown after attack in Ugandan capital, Kampala.
Four children killed in school stabbing attack in Uganda
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Israeli strikes kill 7 in southern Lebanon, Hezbollah targets ground troops
Fighting in southern Lebanon continues as Israel seeks to establish a 'security zone' and dismantle Hezbollah.
How Israel’s record budget will finance expanding illegal settlements
Budget of $271bn comes against a backdrop of surging violence by Israeli settlers towards Palestinians in the West Bank.
Libyan military leader may have combat drones despite UN embargo
Reuters news agency says satellite images show at least three drones at Al Khadim airbase between April and December.
Eight countries condemn Israel’s one-sided death penalty for Palestinians
Muslim-majority nations denounce Israel's 'increasingly discriminatory' practices that 'entrench a system of apartheid'.
Yemen’s Houthis coordinate with Iran, but retain independence, despite war
Houthi actions align with Iran’s strategy, but maintain autonomy to maximise regional influence and domestic objectives.
US-Israeli attacks and its impact on Iran’s economy
US-Israeli attacks and its impact on Iran’s economy
Zimbabweans fear planned constitutional change will kill political choice
Heated debate as Zimbabwe holds four days of public hearings about a bill seeking to amend the country’s constitution.
Trump’s tariffs one year on: How Americans are paying the price
US households paid $1,000 more for the same goods over the past year, with lower-income families hit the hardest.
Nearly 1,200 children killed or injured in Yemen despite truce: NGO
Save the Children says nearly one in two child casualties are due to landmines and explosive remnants of war.
How Israel is expanding its use of AI warfare in Iran and Lebanon
Israel says AI systems first used in its war on Gaza are now helping plan strikes in Iran and Lebanon.
French court denies extradition of ex-Tunisian President Ben Ali’s daughter
Paris said its ruling was based on Tunis not responding to a request for guarantees of a trial by an independent court.
Mandelson tried to get Epstein’s ‘goddaughter’ access to 10 Downing Street
The Epstein files indicate the 15-year-old girl would later meet then-Prince Andrew at Buckingham Palace.
How a year of tariffs cost Americans more than they saved
Trump’s tariffs were supposed to make the US richer. American households paid $1,500 more.
‘Orban constantly vetoes’: Europe braces for Hungary election
The practicalities of Hungary’s election may not matter as much as the psychological impact, say observers.
Iran’s ex-foreign minister Kharazi ‘gravely wounded’ in attack on his home
Apparent assassination attempt comes as Iran's army pledges to fight until the US, Israel face 'permanent surrender'.