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The UN General Assembly overwhelming voted to debate United States sanctions against Cuba in a meeting on Tuesday, at Havana’s request, to discuss the decades-long embargo amid warnings of increasing suffering on the Caribbean island.
Children across Sudan continue to bear the brunt of a war that is becoming increasingly deadly, with at least 330 children reported killed or injured during the first six months of 2026, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Monday.
Ongoing restrictions and closures of border crossings continue to hamper delivery of critical supplies into the Gaza Strip, amid mounting concern for children there and in the West Bank, the United Nations said on Monday.
The UN and its partners are ramping up assistance for people affected by the earthquakes in Venezuela, working alongside the Government's response effort, as a new UN estimate puts direct physical damage at $37 billion.
Russian strikes on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv killed at least 14 civilians and injured more than 80 others overnight on Monday, according to local authorities.
Speaking ahead of a Nato summit, the president says US negotiators can keep talking with the Iranians "if they want".
Trump said that he believes the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is over, but hasn't ruled out talks. And, the International Olympic Committee paves the way for Russian athletes to compete in the 2028 games.
President Trump said he believes the current ceasefire with Iran is over following an exchange of attacks between the U.S. and Iran in the latest escalation straining the agreement to end the war.
Speaking to the press from Turkey, President Trump said Wednesday morning that the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is over. But he didn't rule out talks continuing to end the war with Iran.
Carl Bildt, co-chair of the European Council on Foreign Relations, talks about the ongoing NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, and the state of the alliance during President Trump's second term.
The US military says it hit missile sites and command centres while Iran says it attacked US bases.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will convene around a dozen leaders to discuss the programme in Ankara.
The US has launched the strikes on Iran in response to attacks on three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
The regional crossfire raised the risks that an interim agreement to halt fighting in the war could break down, putting the Middle East again at risk of a wider conflict.
Even in Moscow, authorities are unable to guarantee fuel supplies, but will economic pressure lead to talks or escalation?
El-Obeid has been under "siege-like conditions" for 18 months says the UN human rights chief.
NATO arrived in Ankara with a message of unity, but President Trump's renewed attacks on European allies have once again laid bare the tensions challenging the alliance's future.
NATO leaders hope President Trump's criticism of the alliance is aimed at getting Europe to spend more on defense. But some analysts fear Trump may have an ulterior motive.
The IOC is moving to clear the way for Russian athletes to compete in Olympic events. The decision to ease sanctions comes as Moscow continues missile and drone strikes killing civilians in Ukraine.
The US president's inflammatory words have punctuated the image of unity at this crucial gathering, Security Correspondent Frank Gardner writes.
Police had been hunting Anastasiia Berezovska after a Ukrainian millionaire was injured in the blast.
The lawyer for Dr Hussam Abu Safiya tells the BBC his client was so badly beaten he could not recognise him during a visit last week.
The Ukrainian president says "decisions for air defence" should be "one of the key outcomes" of this week's summit in Turkey.
Graham Platner is facing calls to end his bid for U.S. Senate in Maine after a woman accused him of sexual assault. And, Trump made his dissatisfaction with NATO clear ahead of its summit this week.
Ukraine pushes allies in NATO for anti-ballistic air defense after the latest major Russian attacks kill more than 20 in Kyiv and surrounding area.
President Trump's arrival in Ankara kicks off another potentially tense meeting for NATO.
The French president's office said that Macron was safe and that his meeting with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa would continue as scheduled.
Ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, the illusion of appeasing Trump has vanished—and Europe is being forced to take primary responsibility for its own defense.
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with former U.S. Ambassador to Turkey David Satterfield about the significance of Turkey hosting the NATO summit.
The launch, using a dummy warhead, took place the same day Australia and Fiji signed a mutual defense treaty meant to counter Chinese influence in the Pacific.
Iran, which has repeatedly declared that only its approved route through the Strait of Hormuz is safe, said one of the vessels came under attack after ignoring warnings.
Three days of public mourning in Tehran was a political spectacle Iran's leaders wanted the world to see, writes the BBC's international correspondent Lyse Doucet.
Former prisoners accuse the men of abuse in detention centres and want to see them brought to trial.
Venezuela marked its Independence Day amid the aftermath of twin earthquakes and sweeping political change following the U.S.-led removal of Nicolás Maduro.
President Zelensky says Sunday's "massive Russian attack" on Kyiv consisted of 68 missiles and 351 strike drones.
Russia pounds Kyiv ahead of NATO summit, as Ukraine war returns to center stage amid high-stakes diplomacy.
The medical system in Venezuela was already under stress even before the earthquake. Now, medications and doctors are scarce but the need for all kinds of medical care is increasing.
Many people were waving Iranian flags and red banners symbolising vengeance for the former supreme leader's war death.
Huge crowds have lined the streets of Tehran for the funeral procession of Iran's late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Nigeria's government said one of its nationals was reportedly killed by police officers "using gruesome interrogation techniques".
Tour de France organisers ban spectators from stage three as a wildfire hits the Pyrénées-Orientales region.
The BBC's Sarah Rainsford is at the scene of one of the blasts to hit Ukraine's capital overnight.
Long exempt from military service, some ultra-Orthodox Jews are serving in Israel's army, while others are arrested for dodging the draft and many more block highways in protest.
Iran holds a funeral procession for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei more than four months after he was killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks to Iranian-American scholar Kian Tajbakhsh about Iran's leadership and Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's funeral.
Russia unleashed waves of missiles and drones at Ukraine, killing at least 22 people. The attacks exposed gaps in the country's air defenses more than four years into Moscow's full-scale invasion.
Russia launched waves of missiles and drones at Kyiv early Monday, killing at least 12 people in an attack that exposed widening gaps in Ukraine's air defenses, authorities said.
Russia launched waves of missiles and drones targeting Kyiv early Monday that killed at least 11 people, authorities said.
Russia launched waves of missiles and drones targeting Kyiv early Monday that killed at least 10 people, authorities said.
BBC international correspondent Yogita Limayee meets 12-year-old Fabiana, who was trapped in Venezuela's devastating earthquakes.
President Donald Trump is heading to Ankara, Turkey, for the annual NATO summit. Last year, he pushed NATO allies to spend more on defense. This year, his mission is to try to enforce those pledges.
Hostilities between US and Iran resume as US president lashes out at ‘vicious, violent people’. Plus the fallout from the USMNT’s exit from the Fifa World Cup Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. Hostilities have resumed between the US and Iran. Tehran accused the ...
US president says he is not happy with Nato and tells officials to ‘cut all trade with Spain’ Trump renews call for US to take over Greenland as he arrives for Nato summit And that ends their short briefing, with Trump saying he will be back later, and Rutte desperately throwing in that he will also...
Mohammed al-Wahidi was killed in an Israeli strike just before people gathered for a World Cup screening he organised.
Vermont senator, who was a staunch ally of the Democratic candidate, called for Platner step down from race amid sexual assault allegations How could Democrats replace Graham Platner? Sign up for the Breaking News US email Donald Trump is due to speak with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy at ...
Before he exposed Israel's deliberate targeting of Gaza children, Srinivasan Muralidhar took on Indian authorities.
President calls Iranian leadership ‘scum’, rails against alliance, repeats demand for Greenland and threatens Spain Middle East crisis live – latest updates Europe live – latest updates Donald Trump has declared that the ceasefire with Iran is over as he arrived at the Nato summit in Ankara, launchi...
Deputy PM faced shadow housing secretary James Cleverly at PMQs, while Keir Starmer attends a Nato summit More Reform UK transactions worth millions reported to National Crime Agency For anyone involved in British politics, an invitation to be interviewed on Radio 4’s Today programme is the ultimate...
Macron, who continued his visit after the blasts, said Syria must not be 'destabilised' by the attacks.
Ceasefire appears close to unravelling after three commercial vessels are hit and two militaries target each other Middle East crisis live – latest updates Iran accused the US of violating the agreement aimed at ending the war between the two countries and Donald Trump said he thought the ceasefire ...
Trump made the announcement at a NATO summit after Iran attacked bases hosting US forces in Kuwait and Bahrain.
Even voters who identify as foot soldiers of his political army are increasingly willing to blame Trump for their economic troubles The political consequences of Donald Trump’s policy mayhem are now coming into view: “Maga” America is getting pissed. It has been a sight to see how every one of the p...
Company says market in good shape with strong recovery across all destinations as customers take the plunge Business live – latest updates Summer holiday bookings have bounced back recently after the fragile ceasefire in the Middle East, the package holiday operator Jet2 has said. The company, which...
Both sides have accused each other of violating the memorandum of understanding signed in June.
Telco said outage was not due to a cyber-attack but warned of scammers calling people claiming to be from Telstra Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Telstra has blamed a “software defect” that changed the time servers for a major outage in which thousands of mobile customer...
European intelligence report warns of strain on Russia's banks, but experts say a full-blown crisis is unlikely
Khamenei's coffin made its way through the streets of Najaf to the shrine of Imam Ali, Prophet Muhammad's son-in-law.
Refugees and NGOs decry the government's plans to make people pay 10,000 pounds ($13,360) towards subsistence fees.
US president singles out Madrid for particular criticism calling it a 'terrible partner in NATO'.
The devastation that industrial facilities have taken from two wars in a year might take years to reverse, say analysts.
Gaza mothers describe a third wartime summer where children carry adult burdens, deprived of play and art.
Damascus shaken by twin blasts during Macron's visit, marking heightened threats to Syria's fragile stability
The coffin carrying Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has arrived in one of Shia Islam’s holiest cities, Najaf.
Brent crude rises above $76 a barrel for the first time in two weeks amid renewed violence in Strait of Hormuz.
An Argentina supporter told Speed to 'go cry at the zoo' on his livestream at the match against Cape Verde in Miami.
Former officials warn that Trump's intelligence overhaul risks politicising national security.
In a press conference this morning the prime minister acknowledged the outage was ‘deeply concerning’ and ‘disruptive’. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Telstra outage reported to be cause of Victoria train stoppage There is a long list of cancell...
This live blog is now closed. How could Democrats replace Graham Platner? Sign up for the Breaking News US email Donald Trump said he had a “very good talk” withVladimir Putin, ahead of arriving in Turkey. This comes amid a wave of recent Russian strikes across Ukraine that have killed at least 21 p...
Defense attorneys say prosecutors coerced Anthony, 19, into waiving his right to testify, and cite additional reasons Karmelo Anthony’s legal team is seeking a new trial and the recusal of a state judge a month after a Texas jury convicted the 19-year-old of murder and sentenced him to 35 years in p...
The US launches new strikes on Iran despite a promise by US President Donald Trump to pause attacks.
The US-Israel war on Iran is forcing African governments to rethink their security and economic priorities.
Iran says it targeted '85 military installations' in Bahrain and Kuwait in retaliation for US strikes on its south.
The attacks have triggered fires in two districts of Kyiv, according to the city's mayor.
From fans in Gaza to world leaders and supporters on social media, Egypt won hearts, even if they lost to Argentina.
US Central Command says Tehran in ‘clear violation’ of ceasefire with ‘unwarranted’ attacks on commercial ships Middle East crisis – latest updates The US military launched a series of “powerful” strikes against Iran, it announced on Tuesday night, in response to what it said were “unwarranted,...
President also threatens to pull all American troops from Europe and rails against Nato stance on Iran war Donald Trump has revived his bid for the US to acquire Greenland, threatening to pull all American armed forces out of Europe after the continent repeatedly pushed back. Arriving at the Nato su...
US strikes in Iran come a day after Qatari, Saudi tankers hit in attacks in Strait of Hormuz.
Mass burials have begun at La Esperanza Cemetery in Venezuela's La Guaira
Leaders have gathered in Ankara for a two-day summit slated to cover defence spending and the Russia-Ukraine war.
Reform UK leader to quit as MP but stand again, saying the people of Clacton ‘should be the judges of my actions’ Q: Do you think the parliamentary commissioner for standards should investigate Nigel Farage’s gifts from George Cottrell? Badenoch said that was a matter for the commissioner. [Farage i...
US President Donald Trump criticised NATO allies for refusing to back the United States during its conflict with Iran.
‘They brought me here to kill me’ says Gaza doctor in Israeli prison
Exclusive: Latest Guardian revelation about gift from cryptocurrency tycoon comes as Reform UK leader forces byelection The £5m gift to Nigel Farage by a cryptocurrency billionaire was reported to the National Crime Agency by bankers who were concerned it may have been laundered money, the Guardian ...
Several hurt in Damascus blasts as Macron meets Syria's Sharaa
The US has imposed sanctions on Rwandan companies it says helped finance armed groups through the illicit minerals trade
Nato says core defence spending by Europe and Canada is up 11% as US president repeats criticism of allies The opening speeches are now under way in Ankara, and you can watch them below. This is the Day 1 industry event, not the leaders’ summit, mind you. Continue reading...
No decision yet on whether Russia may display its flag, colours or have its anthem played at the Games.
Ukraine’s president argues defensive capabilities built up in war with Russia mean it shouldn’t be excluded Europe live – latest updates Volodymyr Zelenskyy has argued for Ukraine to be allowed to join Nato at its annual summit – saying it would be wrong to exclude a country that had built up strong...
Announcement during Ankara meeting suggests pivot in US policy, despite opposition from Israel.
The Christian Zionist narrative linking faith to support for Israel is deeply flawed. Evangelicals have begun to see it.
De-escalation of war in the Middle East has lowered oil prices and eased fears of economic downturn but households are still feeling the pinch Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Fears of a recession have fallen away, wi...
After Netanyahu's statements on Lebanese Christians were denounced in Lebanon, analysts call Israel's PM a liar.
Blasts did not interrupt French president’s visit but are setback for Syrian leaders’ attempt to project stability Explosions rocked Damascus near the hotel where French president, Emmanuel Macron, was staying on Tuesday, wounding at least 18 people, Syrian authorities said. Macron was in the presid...
Valter Lavitola suspected of planning bomb attack on Sigfrido Ranucci, for which four people have been arrested Italian prosecutors have placed a businessman and former journalist under investigation for allegedly masterminding a bomb attack at the home of Sigfrido Ranucci, a prominent investigative...
Forecaster says curtailing rising costs such as health and pensions ‘are today’s challenge, not just tomorrow’s’ Business live – latest updates Policymakers must act to prevent public debt rising unsustainably in coming decades as the population ages and defence spending rises, the government’s inde...
Two Palestinian mothers believe a viral image of a bound Gaza detainee shows their missing son.
Shahid Rind, a spokesman for the Balochistan government, says 15 assailants killed in 'clearance operations'.
Israel has devastated 95 percent of Gaza's farms, engineering starvation and aid dependency, experts warn.
Passengers say they paid extra for outside views but were seated beside blank cabin walls instead A federal judge on Monday rejected United Airlines ’ bid to dismiss a lawsuit by passengers who complained they paid extra money to sit in window seats – only to discover their seats had no actual win...
While marine traffic in Hormuz has steadily risen, vague provisions on the strait remain contentious in peace talks.
George Robertson warns defence investment plan fails to meet scale of challenge facing the UK The former Nato chief who led the government’s defence review has criticised the prime minister’s plan to pay for it, calling the defence investment plan (Dip) insufficient and overly delayed. George Robert...
Anastasiia Berezovska was being sought by police over attack that seriously injured a Ukraine-born businessman A woman suspected of carrying out last week’s bomb attack in Monaco that seriously injured a Ukraine-born business tycoon has been found shot dead near Kyiv, in the latest twist in a case t...
Experts say cuts have hindered the response to DRC’s Ebola outbreak and resulted in ‘significant numbers’ of deaths Elon Musk has an Ebola problem. SpaceX stock dropped precipitously after its initial public offering, and Tesla faces a wave of lawsuits. But instead of focusing on his companies, Musk...
About 57% of polled Americans also believe economy is worsening in grim portrait of cost of living crisis, according to Harris survey for the Guardian Ninety-five per cent of Americans believe the US is suffering an affordability crisis, as many report trouble with the rising cost of groceries and g...
Hillsides collapse at four locations at camps in Cox's Bazar in southeastern Bangladesh amid monsoon rains.
The NCAG will oversee civilian affairs such as health and education, as well as security.
A Ukrainian woman believed to have set off a bomb targeting a tycoon with links to Russia has been found dead with gunshot wounds in a killing apparently carried out by a Ukrainian spy, it is claimed.
Blasts occurred near hotel French president was reportedly staying in shortly after he departed for presidential palace.
Border police officer under investigation after CCTV footage shows him shouting at car’s occupants and throwing device Israeli police have opened an investigation after CCTV footage showed a border police officer throwing a stun grenade into a car carrying young Palestinians during a raid on the Qal...
In wake of primary wins by leftwing candidates in New York and elsewhere, president has resorted to well-worn tactic Moments after Donald Trump rang the ceremonial opening bell on Monday, starting the trading day from the Oval Office, 232 miles north on Wall Street, the US senator Ted Cruz celebrate...
Reform UK leader confronts journalist after question about gifts from friend and convicted fraudster UK politics live – latest updates Nigel Farage has said Sky News bosses face “serious consequences” in an outburst triggered by questions over fresh revelations about his finances. The Reform UK lead...
Industry known for its resilience is likely to emerge from war relatively unchanged, analysts say.
As Russia faces challenges on the frontlines and at home, President Putin's backers decry Kyiv's Western allies.
This blog is now closed Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Richard Marles said he doubted China tested the long-range weapon yesterday in response to Anthony Albanese being in the Pacific to sign a new defence alliance with Fiji but said Australia remained deeply concerned ...
At least 18 people, including four police officers, were wounded in the blasts, Syria's Interior Ministry says.
A series of explosions have been heard near the hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron is due to stay in Syria.
Typical property cost £299,330 in June, 0.2% more than the month before, says Lloyds Business live – latest updates House prices across the UK have risen for the first time since before the onset of the Iran war , leaving property values narrowly below those at the start of the year, according to a ...
Defence spending and support for Ukraine's military needs are expected to top the agenda of summit in Turkish capital.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping calls for ‘all out’ rescue effort as death toll rises and 16 people remain buried after a landslide in the country’s west The death toll from devastating storms in parts of China rose to 15 on Tuesday, with hundreds more injured and tens of thousands evacuated, state medi...
Trump warns NATO members ahead of summit, as European nations prepare to announce record defence spending.
The US called China's ballistic missile test in the south Pacific a "great concern" for the world.
Gaza marks 1,000 days of Israel's genocidal war, with at least 1,072 killed since October 'ceasefire'.
Hannes Marschalek, who allegedly exposed his penis to four other women in Cambridgeshire, tried via US court martial A US airman who allegedly exposed himself to a 16-year-old girl and four young women in England was able to avoid the British justice system after the US military was permitted to tak...
Tens of thousands of mourners gather in Qom for a funeral service for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Solomon Islands prime minister says he doesn’t want to see more countries testing ICBMs in Pacific, adding ‘be our friend but don’t threaten us’ Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese has said China’s weapons test in the Pacific risks fuelling dangerous nuclear proliferation, with the interconti...
Iranian television said the liquefied natural gas tanker came under attack after ignoring warnings.
Meeting of 32 member states comes at crucial time for alliance after tensions with US over Iran and Greenland Nato leaders will gather in Ankara on Tuesday after a turbulent six months, hoping – in the case of the other 31 members of the alliance – to mollify an unpredictable Donald Trump, as Washin...
Wars in Iran and Ukraine have expended stockpiles of sought-after missiles, leaving gap in military resources There are growing concerns in Europe that the US defence industrial base is no longer providing the weapons pledged to Nato allies with US stockpiles depleted owing to the conflicts in Ukrai...
Hamas has announced the dissolution of its civilian governing body in Gaza after nearly 20 years of administration.
Hossam Hassan uses his FIFA World Cup news conference to raise awareness about the plight of Palestinians in Gaza.
People in Cuba already faced an ongoing economic and humanitarian crisis, largely due to a US blockade.
The Russian navy is carrying a shipment of weapons to help Mali’s government hold off a rebel advance.
Experts warn of an impending health crisis, with thousands sleeping in crowded temporary shelters.
France captain Kylian Mbappe has condemned racist comments from a Paraguayan senator.
How fighting for el-Obeid could shape both Sudan's war and its humanitarian crisis.
The UK's maritime agency says an 'unknown projectile' has hit a tanker off the coast of Oman, causing a fire.
Save the Children says families in and around the city of el-Obeid are facing increasingly difficult conditions.
The German-owned naval shipbuilder made the bid with NATO ally Norway, beating out South Korea's Hanwha Ocean.
Police arrest 10 suspects, seizing bladed weapons, military-style clothes and bomb‑making instructions.
Friends of Yeshivat Shavei Hevron sent nearly £200,000 to school in Hebron – where Israel has been accused of imposing apartheid – between 2019 and 2024 A British charity is funding a religious school at the heart of expansion plans for the illegal Israeli settlement in the Palestinian city of Hebro...
Outgoing PM will stress British commitment to defence spending at meeting in Ankara to counter Trump rebukes Keir Starmer will seek to work with European allies to shore up support for Nato at its summit in Ankara on Tuesday amid concerns that Donald Trump could further destabilise the military alli...
Several social media influencers travelled to Iran for the state funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
International aid teams have played a key part in Venezuela’s ‘miracle rescues’, days after twin earthquakes struck.
The French president is the first leader from western Europe to visit Syria since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.
A giant banner reading ‘Destroy Israel’ was unfurled as thousands gathered for the San Fermin bull run festival.
Coalition of rebels and armed groups carries out another series of attacks.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s body arrives in Qom as millions of mourners honour his leadership over past three days.
US warns of consequences for NATO members without clear spending plans, signalling high expectations from allies.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said members are now spending around 4% of GDP on defence.
South Africa's government has been accused of not doing enough to tackle xenophobic attacks.
The judiciary chief has emphasised the need to avenge Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and prosecute foreign 'aggressors'.
Nigel Farage urged to clarify ‘dependence’ on Cottrell, who also joined Reform leader in Abu Dhabi in December Nigel Farage has been accompanied by his friend George Cottrell, a convicted fraudster, to numerous Reform events and fundraisers and on a trip to Abu Dhabi, raising questions about the cla...
French president Emmanuel Macron has become the first major western leader to visit Syria since the ousting of Bashar al-Assad.
Tropical storm causes extreme flooding in south of the country with heavy rainfall expected in coming days A tropical storm has killed two people, caused dam breaches and forced tens of thousands to evacuate in southern China. Typhoon Maysak killed two people in Nanning, in China’s southern Guangxi ...
Crowds swelled through Tehran as mourners dressed in black carried flags proclaiming: ‘We will rise’ A crowd of “millions” assembled on Monday for the funeral procession of Iran’s assassinated supreme leader, Ali Khamenei . The scale and depth of the march, however engineered, represents an extraord...
Many Tehran residents say the absence of Iran's new supreme leader makes them question their own security.
Hussam Abu Safia's family and lawyer say his life is in imminent danger and shows signs of having been tortured.
TKMS beats South Korean rival to multibillion-dollar contract that will deepen Canada’s Nato ties Canada has selected a German consortium to build a dozen cutting-edge submarines in one of the country’s largest-ever defence contracts that will further deepen its Nato ties before a crucial summit thi...
Reform UK leader claims he is victim of ‘hit job’ as parliamentary standards commissioner investigates £5m donation On the subject of Andy Burnham, the Financial Times is running a story today saying the access talks his team is holding with senior civil servants, intended to help Whitehall departme...
Al Jazeera’s Heidi Pett brings you the latest from Lebanon, where Israeli strikes continue despite a ‘ceasefire’.
Zelenskyy calls for ‘strong decisions’ at talks after attack on Kyiv and surrounding region exposes air defence gaps A wave of Russian missiles and drones has struck across Ukraine, killing 21 people, and heavily damaging apartment blocks and other buildings, in an attack on the eve of a Nato summit...
Ukraine’s president makes plea ahead of summit this week in Ankara where he is due to meet Trump on the sidelines Meanwhile, the UK has just sanctioned Russian actors involved in researching, developing and producing the novichok nerve agent and the lethal toxic Epibatidine, used in the Salisbury at...
Millions join funeral procession in capital of Tehran to mourn Khamenei who was killed in US-Israel airstrikes in February Lebanese state media said an Israeli strike on a car in the country’s south on Monday killed four people, including three women, despite a fragile ceasefire between Israel and H...
The UN General Assembly meets amid Israel's genocide on Gaza, Myanmar's genocide against the Rohingya, and other crises.
NATO leaders gather in Ankara to tackle US-Europe tensions, defence gaps and support for Ukraine’s military resilience.
Smotrich declares a settlement 'revolution' as Israel approves 13 new outposts during big increase in settler violence.
Carroll was awarded damages after New York jury concluded Trump sexually abused her, then defamed her after she publicly described the attack Donald Trump ’s latest attempt to delay payment of a $5.8m judgment for defaming a magazine columnist whom a jury determined he sexually abused has been empha...
Israel continues to strike targets in southern Lebanon despite US-brokered ceasefire agreement.
Shielding US commitments to Israel from congressional scrutiny would be harmful for both countries.
Exclusive: Campaigners argue news channel’s attacks on climate action ‘work in financial interests’ of Sir Paul Marshall The hedge fund run by the co-owner of GB News almost tripled its investments in fossil fuel companies in the first quarter of 2026 to $2.8bn (£2.1bn), the Guardian can reveal. Cri...
A Palestinian technocratic committee will take its place to manage the enclave's day-to-day governance.
Hussam Abu Safiya faces ‘tangible danger to his life’ following 18 months in prison without charge or trial One of Gaza’s most prominent doctors is almost unrecognisable because of severe injuries inflicted in Israeli detention, his lawyer has said, and faces “tangible danger to his life” after bein...
A baby died after his family’s attempt to reach hospital was blocked by Israel at a checkpoint in the occupied West Bank
Refugees killed in landslides at Rohingya camps in Bangladesh
Millions gather in streets and officials appear in public at Tehran funeral of Ali Khamenei in show of defiance. Plus, origin of mysterious ‘space balls’ in Australia revealed Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. Iran’s week of mass funeral processions for the for...
UN warns of 'catastrophe' in el-Obeid after RSF atrocities in el-Fasher last year.
Israeli attacks on Gaza City and Khan Younis also wounded more than 20 people, medical sources say.
Candidate Abdul El-Sayed emerges as the party’s frontrunner in the primary campaign after Mallory McMorrow withdraws Donald Trump will begin his day in Washington. We can expect to hear from the president at 9:30am ET , when he holds a launch event for Trump accounts – the savings accounts for child...
Scorching heat worsens suffering in Gaza's displacement camps
More than 200 arrested in raids, comedian and journalists jailed, gay-friendly cruise turned away and protests banned Authorities in Turkey have widened a crackdown on public life, arresting more than 200 people during raids across Ankara last month, jailing a comedian and blocking a cruise ship car...
Prominent organizations accuse network of political, racial and sexual bias and supporting Chinese communist party A group of prominent conservative organizations has petitioned the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to deny license renewal requests from the eight local television stations owne...
Workers proud of their efforts to grow renewable energy say US president pursuing ‘personal vendetta’ at their expense Donald Trump has blamed everything – from “national security” issues, the deaths of birds and whales , and cancer – in his decades-long campaign against windfarms. But as the Trump ...
Fresh row erupts over Duke of Sussex’s trip, the buildup to which has been overshadowed by security dispute Just as it seemed there might be a period of peace, yet another row has broken out between Prince Harry and his family, with one party saying he had accepted an invitation to stay at Buckingha...
Enormous crowds gather in Tehran for third day to mourn amid calls for revenge against the US and Israel.
US ambassador to Nato has called for all allies who are ‘lagging behind’ to step up immediately Keir Starmer is likely to face a diplomatic row at his final major international summit this week after Washington’s ambassador to Nato called for alliance members who are “lagging behind” on defence spen...
Launch comes just hours after Australia and Fiji sign defence agreement as expert says timing not a coincidence China has conducted a long-range missile test in the South Pacific just hours after Australia signed a defence agreement with Fiji, sparking condemnation from Canberra and regional leaders...
Security camera video appears to show an Israeli soldier throwing a stun grenade into a car carrying young Palestinians.
Elbit Systems supplied Tzayad digital army programme to map people, vehicles and other objects in real time Israel identified about 1,000 potential targets a day during the first two years of the wars in Gaza and Lebanon with its command and control system, according to a presentation by the country...
Countries raise concerns after Chinese military test-launches ballistic missile from submarine in the Pacific Ocean.
This blog is now closed China tests long-range missile in South Pacific in move Australia condemns as ‘destabilising to region’ My colleague Josh Butler has a full report into today’s controversy surrounding Anthony Albanese’s podcast appearance. You can read the full debrief here: Meta executives t...