Protests, boycott cast shadow on Pakistan-administered Kashmir election
Second round in regional elections held amid deadly clashes and heightened tensions over demands for electoral reforms.
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Who will shape post-war Iran?
There are competing narratives in Tehran for its post-war recovery.
Palestine’s new ambassador to Spain calls for deeper friendship
Palestine's new ambassador to Spain, Fadi Elhusseini, has shared his first message since taking office.
Pakistan-administered Kashmir elections and protests – all you need to know
Protests over refugee seats turn deadly, forcing staggered elections under internet blackout and calls for a boycott.
Ukraine strikes Russia’s biggest retailer again
Ukraine has struck another warehouse belonging to Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries in a long-range drone attack.
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Israel defies Trump’s peace plan as it escalates deadly attacks on Gaza
Israel escalates Gaza attacks and pushes hardline demands, threatening the US-backed peace roadmap.
US cricket player Reddy receives eight-year ban for match-fixing
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North Koreans flood new ‘tourist zone’ beach amid heatwave
North Koreans flood new ‘tourist zone’ beach amid heatwave
First moments of Egypt earthquake caught during livestream
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Egypt, north of Suez early on Monday, startling a content creator during a livestream.
Vozinha gets hero’s welcome in Chile after Cape Verde’s historic World Cup
Vozinha gets hero's welcome in Chile after Cape Verde’s historic World Cup.
Trump says new Iran negotiations starting: What we know
Analysts say deal on Hormuz might be achievable but lasting peace agreement still far off.
Wildfires still burning in France and Spain amid fears of more to come
Europe's warming climate intensifies fires in France and Spain, scorching forests and threatening more communities.
England set to follow Wales in withdrawing support for FIFA’s Infantino
England FA tipped to formally withdraw support for Gianni Infantino re-election bid after botched World Cup stakes plan.
Wales FA withdraws support for Infantino re-election after FIFA stake plan
Wales is the first federation to formally withdraw support for Gianni Infantino after botched World Cup investment plan.
Dangerous summers: How heatwaves and wildfires change life across Europe
Climate change makes Europe's summers hotter, intensifying fires and droughts while threatening lives and economies.
‘He had a lot of profiles’: The rise of online drug-facilitated rape gangs
Cases across many countries point to a worrying trend of men gathering on the internet to carry out sexual abuse crimes.
Myanmar releases first images of Aung San Suu Kyi since 2021 military coup
Myanmar releases first images of Aung San Suu Kyi since 2021 military coup.
Australia warns H5N1 likely to spread after first mass mortality episode
Agriculture minister says testing confirmed H5N1 bird flu in a group of 49 dead and 35 sick terns.
Who is Jordan Salinas, ‘hero’ bystander who confronted Idaho shooter?
Suspected attacker, identified as 24-year-old Chad Williams, killed at least three people in the US on Saturday.
‘US backs off from Iran before markets open on weekdays’
‘US backs off from Iran before markets open on weekdays’
Michael Thorbjornsen wins first PGA Tour title at Rocket Classic
Thorbjornsen, who joined the Tour as a rookie in 2025, is widely considered one of the rising stars of US golf.
Spanish farmer finds donkeys alive after wildfires destroy her property
Spanish farmer finds donkeys alive after wildfires destroy her property
Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of Sri Lanka Test series due to injury
Bumrah, the world's top-ranked Test bowler, will miss the tour after sustaining an on-field injury in the UK last month.
‘Tell us’: Gaza family trapped between hope and pain over missing brothers
The disappearance of two boys last year has turned the Abdel Aal family’s life into an endless search for answers.
Grid failure plunges Cuba into nationwide blackout
Cuba’s ageing power grid collapsed on Sunday after a weekend of outages and amid US-imposed fuel shortages.
Fires in Spokane, Washington, burn 600 structures, force 60,000 evacuations
A total of 1,000sq km (386sq miles) has burned across Washington state, and some of the fires have not been contained.
Trump pauses ‘massive attack’ on Iran, says new talks to begin
US President Trump says new talks with Iran will start Monday ‘in the form of a negotiation’ after calling off attack.
Brazil’s Lula launches reelection bid amid foreign interference concerns
Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has officially launched his reelection campaign.
The battle for the Maasai Mara: Can Kenya’s most iconic ecosystem be saved?
Court cases over new lodges have raised questions about protecting one of Africa’s greatest wildlife spectacles.
Japan and US confirm rare joint intervention to prop up yen
US President Donald Trump says helping to bolster the Japanese currency is a sign of friendship.