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The Security Council is meeting now in New York to debate critical minerals — the lithium, cobalt and copper powering the clean energy transition. Demand is set to triple by 2030. The question: will this mineral wealth build peace and prosperity, or fund conflict and corruption? Follow live updates ...
The Security Council discussed the situation on the ground in Syria amid reports of an Israeli attack in occupied territory and of a multi-national oil pipeline to counter the closure of the critical Strait of Hormuz – still the focus of the ongoing US-Iran war. The meeting follows UN independent in...
Amid intensified deadly Israeli attacks in Gaza, the UN chief and top officials condemned the killings while a surge violence rocked the West Bank and aid agencies scrambled to help Palestinians.
The United Nations again called for restraint as war ramps up in the Middle East, underscoring the need for dialogue and an end to attacks on “vital infrastructure” across the region.
Independent UN human rights experts on Tuesday condemned the M23 armed group’s “reign of terror” over territory it controls in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), calling for an end to the Rwanda-backed group’s sexual torture and violence against civilians.
The UN’s refugee agency (UNHCR) reports that 144 migrants attempting to reach Europe are dead or missing due to a series of “tragic maritime incidents” off the coast of Mauritania last week.
Russian attacks and drone strikes killed at least two children and injured dozens more across Ukraine over recent days while severely damaging three critical aid warehouses, UN agencies reported on Monday.
Thousands of people in some of Yemen's most conflict-affected communities are receiving lifesaving health care closer to home, thanks to funding from the UN aid coordination office (OCHA) through the Yemen Humanitarian Fund.
As the United States and Iran trade deadly attacks for a second week, the UN continues to call for de-escalation while highlighting the devastation caused to civilians and critical infrastructure across the Middle East.
When a 12-story apartment building pancaked in La Guaira, Venezuela, following two powerful earthquakes late last month, panic ensued to save people injured or trapped under the rubble.
Haiti’s future success depends on “security, political engagement, and humanitarian action reinforcing each other,” the UN’s most senior official in Haiti has told the UN Security Council which met in New York on Monday to discuss the way forward for the embattled Caribbean island nation.
United Nations agencies have deplored a fresh Russian assault on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv which left at least one person dead and a dozen injured.
Drapatyi becomes Ukraine's third commander-in-chief since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022.
The agreement would fulfil a long-held Saudi ambition but could attract concern in Israel and from some US lawmakers.
Trump will attend the dignified transfer of U.S. service members killed in the Middle East. And, Pete Hegseth is requesting billions from Congress to help with the rising cost of the war in Iran.
The attacks overshadowed diplomatic efforts in Pakistan, one of the conflict's mediators, where a senior Iranian official held talks potentially aimed at reviving a collapsed ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
Donald Trump says the US will respond any time Iranian forces shoot at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy fires the country's army chief, just days after he dismissed the defense minister. Those two key figures had been feuding with each other.
President Trump insists Iran is ready to make a deal, but the fighting hasn't stopped after nearly five months.
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to former U.S. ambassador Daniel Shapiro, who held a senior role at the Pentagon when Houthis attacked Red Sea shipping in 2023 and 2024.
Logistics hubs belonging to Wildberries in the Krasnodar and Stavropol regions were struck overnight on Tuesday.
Oleksandr Syrskyi is dismissed after backlash over the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
The hearing was disrupted by protests and a shouting match as Hegseth testified at a pivotal time in the war.
Ukraine pushed on with its fight against Russia's invasion under new military leadership Wednesday, after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy bowed to public pressure and fired his commander-in-chief.
Pakistan went from fearing Trump's reelection to becoming a key U.S.-Iran peacemaker, though severe domestic instability threatens these gains.
Protesters are demanding Oleksandr Syrskyi be removed and former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov reinstated by Friday.
A US-brokered agreement should see Israeli troops pulling out of a small part of Lebanon occupied during their conflict with Hezbollah.
Iran says it has hit two ships in the Strait of Hormuz as well as targets in Bahrain and Jordan.
Firas al-Masri, his wife and their four children died in one attack, which the Israeli military says targeted a Hamas operative.
None of the choices facing Iran’s leaders offer a clear path to victory, as the conflict with the US continues.
Iran-backed Houthis say they will blockade a waterway on the Red Sea. And, the FDA continues to investigate Taylor Farms lettuce as a source of the Cyclospora outbreak despite a retracted test.
Commercial vessels have already begun rerouting in the Red Sea in response to the Iran-backed Houthis' blockade, according to ship trackers.
Iran-backed Houthis impose Saudi maritime embargo, threatening Red Sea shipping and raising fears of renewed regional conflict.
NPR's Michel Martin talks with Frank Kendall, former U.S. Secretary of the Air Force, about the Houthi blockade in the Red Sea and Pentagon transparency around U.S. military injuries.
Andrew Arrabaca, 43, was armed with two axes, a machete, three knives and fireworks, says the FBI.
The Houthis say the embargo begins immediately and is a response to a Saudi blockade of ports and airports in Yemen.
As the U.S-Iran war ramps up again, hundreds of diplomats are in limbo. The State Department drew down staffing due to Iran's attacks on Gulf states. It's unclear if they'll return to normal business.
The US president spoke just hours after the two warring sides exchanged strikes for the ninth consecutive day.
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Suzanne Maloney of the Brookings Institution about the U.S. war with Iran, the increase in hostilities and what it means for the wider region
Russian strikes on the Odesa region have killed 28 people in July alone, local authorities say.
The Palestinian armed group's Qatar-based chief negotiator replaces Yahya Sinwar, who was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza in 2024.
The visit by North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui comes without an obvious occasion, such as a multilateral diplomatic event or state anniversary, and has raised speculation that she may be coordinating a possible visit to Russia by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Three U.S. service members have been killed since Friday amid rising tension between the U.S. and Iran. And, Hunter Biden talks to NPR's Newsmakers about addiction and public scrutiny.
The Irish airline said oil prices had increased costs meanwhile Brent crude surpassed $90.
The U.S. attacks were the ninth consecutive day of bombing since peace talks between the two countries collapsed in dispute over a memorandum of understanding focused on the Strait of Hormuz.
Protests over President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's dismissal of the country's defense minister coincide with a fresh wave of Russian strikes across Ukraine.
The latest National Police Service report recorded more than 600 assaults on recruitment officers to date and warned that the aggression has become “increasingly threatening”.
The artwork in the capital Oslo was unveiled on Sunday ahead of the 15th anniversary of the attack.
The US military reports another death a day after two of its soldiers were killed in Jordan.
Another series of U.S. strikes on Iran after two U.S. service members were killed during an Iranian ballistic and drone attack in Jordan.
Russia launched 41 missiles and 125 attack drones across Ukraine overnight, according to the Ukrainian air force.
Jamieson Greer faces senators’ questions about latest round of tariffs and impacts on cost of living of Trump policies Sign up for the Breaking News US email A reminder that my colleagues are covering the latest out of the Middle East at our dedicated live blog. Donald Trump took to Truth Social a s...
New PM says the main perpetrator in the killing of PC Andrew Harper will now ‘not be subject to early release’ and he will also review ‘whole policy’ Wes Streeting said the US president was “right” to demand Europe pays more for its own defence. Donald Trump has been increasingly critical of Europe ...
Threat from US president comes after US military completes 11th night of strikes on Iran The Jordanian army said it intercepted four Iranian missiles on Wednesday with two additional missile falling in an open area, AFP reports. The two missiles that the army did not intercept fell in “two remote, u...
Brussels talks between senior diplomats now underway in attempt to sign off 21st package of sanctions, after previous failed attempts The Venice Biennale said it would challenge a European Union decision to withdraw a €2 million grant in response to the return of Russia to its 2026 edition, despite...
Military and SES personnel being taught analog communication and navigation techniques as experts warn solar flare could knock out ‘critical space infrastructure’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australia’s emergency services and military personnel are being trained to r...
New legislation and arrests are driving a rift between Burkina Faso's military government and Muslim scholars.
Venezuelan president and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been held at Brooklyn jail and both have pleaded not guilty Nicolás Maduro returns to court with his lawyers on Wednesday and is expected to continue objecting to the US military action that snatched the Venezuelan president from power and deposi...
Several Ukrainian and Russian generals have been sacked from their militaries over the course of the war in Ukraine.
Miliband, Trump critic who once opposed strikes on Syria, joins Streeting, defence novice with shifting Israel views.
US secretary of state says international community should ‘join forces’ against authoritarian Ortega regime Nicaragua’s congress, controlled by the country’s long-serving president, Daniel Ortega, has announced a “work plan” to implement the authoritarian leader’s order that the country should no lo...
An Israeli strike hit a civilian vehicle in central Gaza, killing two Palestinians.
Lebanese army deploys into southern Lebanon's Zawtar al-Gharbiya as implementation of US-brokered framework deal begins.
Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine’s commander-in-chief after days of protests
Equinor benefits from decision to increase oil and gas production during strait of Hormuz blockades Business live – latest updates Profits at Norway’s state oil company nearly doubled to $11.5bn (£8.6bn) in the three months to the end of June as the jump in oil and gas prices caused by the war again...
Trust that treated Valdo Calocane, who killed three people in 2023, sectioned him four times between 2020 and 2022 The NHS trust that treated the triple killer Valdo Calocane in the years before the Nottingham attacks is being investigated by police for corporate manslaughter. Calocane, who has para...
Anthony Albanese will cast ‘practical’ policies as the key to countering the anxiety and frustration in Australia Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Students in 10 fields including physiotherapy, speech pathology and clinical psychology will receive financial assistance to ...
The US must rapidly replenish its stockpiles of weapons as the war on Iran rages on.
Analysts and locals say the move mirrors what happened after the 1967 war with Israel's occupation of the West Bank.
A mid-air brawl involving around 10 passengers forced a Liverpool-bound easyJet plane to return to Tenerife.
Pete Hegseth reveals costs so far as Trump administration seeks more funding. Plus, rediscovered plane wreck that changed flying for ever Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. The US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has told the Senate that the US-Israel war on Iran...
Foreign minister Penny Wong will deliver speech criticising China’s recent launch of a nuclear-capable submarine-launched missile Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Penny Wong will warn China that Australia and other neighbouring nations will not be bullied by its “provocat...
Stabilising Syria means stabilising its economy. It urgently needs international support and a safer investment climate.
Sanctions on Russian LNG would hurt Greek shipping, argues Athens, but it also fears Moscow’s hybrid warfare.
Lebanese army deployed in ‘pilot zone’ as families wait to return home
Victims of crime say it’s ‘no laughing matter’ after ministers caught on hot mic ‘ribbing’ about scheme UK politics live – latest updates Victims of crime have accused ministers of making “cheap jokes” about releasing prisoners early after Wes Streeting and Shabana Mahmood were caught on camera “rib...
John Neal failed to disclose ties with colleague that created a potential conflict of interest, investigation finds Lloyd’s of London has ruled that its former boss John Neal breached compliance rules by failing to disclose a “close relationship” with a female colleague that risked triggering confli...
Ukrainian drones have hit two more warehouses belonging to Russia’s biggest online retailer Wildberries.
The Democratic establishment has faced growing pressure to change its stance on Israel. It has finally begun to do so.
Company CEO says logistics centres in Krasnodar and Nevinnomyssk evacuated days after workers killed in earlier attack.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tells US senators that the war has cost the US $37.5bn so far.
Firm behind ChatGPT reveals agent powered by its models chose to attack Hugging Face database by itself OpenAI has revealed an autonomous AI agent powered by its technology went rogue during a test, accessed the open web and hacked a prominent startup by itself in an “unprecedented incident”. The co...
The 23-year-old Rogers, one of the Premier League's top attacking talents, has signed a contract until 2033.
US Secretary of State says Iranian control over Strait of Hormuz sets 'dangerous precedent', as attacks continue.
Explosions could be heard over Tehran as the US army said it had completed its 11th consecutive day of strikes on Iran.
The French army’s illegal use of chemical weapons in Algeria’s war of independence, as revealed by testimony and documents.
Iran toll in Hormuz would set 'dangerous precedent' says Rubio
New York mayor admits he does not have authority to arrest Netanyahu, adding Israeli PM is ‘architect of a horrific genocide’ Zohran Mamdani, the New York City mayor, acknowledged on Tuesday he does not have the authority to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu, but urged US federal authorities to do so if the...
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Prosecutor tells court that ‘gaps or inconsistencies’ in the woman’s account ‘enhances her credibility’, but the defence maintains she is lying Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A woman who accused a well-connected Mel...
The US military’s 11th consecutive night of strikes extended to Iranian provinces not previously hit.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gets into a heated exchange after being called a failed leader by Michigan Senator.
Abbas Araghchi says he has kept on the move since being pulled from rubble after strike on first day of war Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, has described how he was pulled from the rubble of a leadership compound after the US-Israeli airstrike that killed the country’s supreme leader, Ali K...
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani releases a video statement calling for Israeli PM Netanyahu to face trial for war crimes.
Gaza mourns as families are buried after Israeli attacks leave dozens dead, including children and displaced families.
Boat carrying migrants and refugees from Africa ran out of fuel, leading to a tragedy with 143 dead and 38 rescued.
This blog is now closed. Read our latest full report here . Lebanon’s president, Joseph Aoun, is due to meet Donald Trump for the first time today as he wraps up a four-day visit to Washington. The meeting coincides with ongoing US-mediated talks between Lebanon and Israel. The two sides announced a...
A deadly attack near Anefis exposes the growing challenges facing Mali's military leaders.
Proposed rules would have US regulator block the entry of swarm-capable drones, mainly from China.
Sgt Angel S Pampersad also believed to be dead in attack that killed two others, raising death toll to 18 troops since start of Iran war The US military has confirmed that a third service member is believed to be dead in Friday’s attack on a base in Jordan and identified them as Sgt Angel S Rampersa...
This live blog is now closed. Sign up for US Breaking News email US gas prices have continued to rise since the conflict with Iran resumed this month. According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), a gallon of fuel is now just over $4 – almost a dollar more than a year ago. It comes as Bren...
Families in Venezuela search through the rubble of their homes, weeks after the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes hit.
Gavito: Israel will likely keep pushing limits in Lebanon, making a full withdrawal unlikely amid security concerns.
A leopard storms into a store in Rajasthan, India, attacking an employee and causing panic.
In a significant move in the middle of a war, Ukraine's president has sacked his military chief and is seeking to woo a former defence minister back into the fold – just days after ousting him too.
Trump threatens to bomb a suspected Iranian nuclear site called Pickaxe Mountain 'very heavily'.
Explosions reported in northwestern Iran's Tabriz, capital Tehran and across southern Iran.
Defense secretary has asked Senate appropriations committee for nearly $88bn more to continue effort The US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth told the Senate on Tuesday that the US-Israel war on Iran had cost $37.5bn so far, as he faced lawmakers furious over the conflict’s soaring price tag and the d...
The Lebanese army has begun deploying in three southern towns as part of a US-backed framework agreement with Israel.
US report says the beleaguered government in Havana is the 'connective tissue' of a global 'anti-American coalition'.
UK resident was evacuated from Democratic Republic of the Congo where there is an outbreak of the disease A humanitarian worker is being monitored at a specialist hospital in London after potential exposure to the Ebola virus. The UK resident was medically evacuated from the Democratic Republic of t...
Australia’s foreign affairs minister discussed the importance of peace in the Pacific at her meeting with Wang Yi in the wings of Asean. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The New South Wales premier, Chris Minns , says the state’s Labor party is un...
Replaced military chief Syrskii clashed with former Defence Minister Fedorov, whose removal last week led to protests.
After nationwide protests Oleksandr Syrskyi is to be replaced in reshuffle and popular defence minister returns to government Volodymyr Zelenskyy has fired Ukraine’s commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and offered a “prominent position” to the defence minister he sacked last week in a move that spa...
Latest cost comes as Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Caine seek a $1.5 trillion budget, including $70bn for Iran war.
Iran has held funerals for 32 children killed in a US strike on a school in Minab, Iran on February 28.
Newly named Hamas leader al-Hayya faces pressure to cede power amid Gaza's fragile ceasefire.
A Russian guided aerial bomb attack on Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, killed at least three people and injured 13 others.
As new prime minister briefs cabinet on ‘cost of living government’, critics ask where money will come from Andy Burnham is under mounting pressure to explain how he will pay for his policy pledges as he implored his new cabinet to examine “all possible ways” to tackle the cost of living crisis. On ...
The order prevents thousands from El Salvador, Sudan and Ukraine from losing work authorisation while lawsuit proceeds.
With every new round of attacks raising political cost of compromise, analysts warn the window for peace may be closing.
Sarwar expected to be elevated to Lords to take up a ministerial post at revamped Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade Burnham to cut VAT on electricity bills in first cost-of-living move António Costa, the president of the European council, said in a post on X that he held a “good...
Paul Condon tells spycops inquiry force failed to properly control unit which committed ‘horrendous’ abuses A former Metropolitan police commissioner has admitted that the surveillance of the family of Stephen Lawrence by undercover officers was institutionally racist, the spycops inquiry has heard....
Dutch ban on Israeli goods from occupied territory comes as efforts to implement EU-wide sanctions remain stalled.
Diligent, popular, unexpected pick for the Treasury has been given a straitjacket – and the job of funding PM’s policy promises On the frequent occasions that John Healey would travel abroad as defence secretary, he was so determined to keep working he would get the crew to tether a desk to the insi...
People are facing mounting pressures, including rising living costs, electricity cuts and bombarded infrastructure.
Lebanese President Aoun told Trump that Lebanon's “ultimate objective” is to end hostilities with Israel “forever”.
Warning to shipping companies, on top of Iran’s chokehold on strait of Hormuz, may severely affect Saudi oil exports Middle East crisis live – latest updates Yemen’s Iranian-aligned Houthis have warned shipping companies that their tankers risk being attacked if they use Saudi Arabian ports, as the ...
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun says his goal is to end 'state of hostility between Lebanon and Israel forever'.
Report presents evidence civilian farmers, fisherman were caught up in anti-drug crime operations from January to March.
Increasing use of long-range missiles and drones against targets far from the front line is worsening the civilian toll.
New defence secretary Wes Streeting denounces drill by Neustrashimy as ‘performative and irresponsible’ A Russian warship fired its main cannon in a short notice test 45 miles south of Plymouth on Monday, the day Andy Burnham was appointed as prime minister. The Neustrashimy suddenly announced it in...
Meliá group says Donald Trump’s sanctions make it ‘impossible’ to keep any of its 34 sites open A Spanish hotel chain is to cease all operations in Cuba at the end of the week due to “major difficulties” in doing business on the island under growing pressure from Washington. The latest US sanctions ...
Experts warn global energy market at a ‘critical juncture’ with escalating Middle East crisis expected to further drag on a slowing Australian economy Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The likelihood of a Reserve Bank ...
Israeli Finance Minister says Israel has "no interest" in joining the renewed US military campaign against Iran.
Sgt Michael Emmanuel Swinton died during controlled detonation, bringing total of US personnel killed in war to 17 The US military has identified an army soldier killed recently during a “controlled detonation” of a downed Iranian drone in Iraq as Sgt Michael Emmanuel Swinton, of Fayetteville, North...
Weeks after earthquakes, relatives are still searching for bodies of loved ones who disappeared beneath the rubble.
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news More on the cost of living: new figures show that UK grocery inflation eased in the four weeks to 12th July to 2.6%, its lowest rate since December 2024. It marks the fifth consecutive month of slowing price rises, Worldpanel by Numerator fo...
Government urges visitors not to approach or feed wolves as it manages safety amid growing population Danish authorities have advised tourists to stand still, make eye contact and put up “maximum resistance” in the event of attack if they encounter a wolf while on holiday. After a 200-year absence, ...
Southeast Asian countries are highly affected by oil supply shortages caused by Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure.
State department’s 100-page report is latest push in Trump administration campaign to bring down government The US government’s latest allegations that Cuba is behind “many of the most significant upheavals in recent American political history” and that its leaders pose “a unique threat to American ...
Israeli forces launch regular attacks on Gaza despite a US-backed 'ceasefire' agreed in October.
Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin’s largest mosque and a green card holder, has lived in the US for decades The president of Wisconsin’s largest mosque said he was subjected to “dehumanizing” treatment during more than 80 days in federal immigration custody – treatment that reminded him of the t...
Yields on 10-year US Treasury bills, a bellwether for inflation, are up 60 basis points since the start of the Iran war.
Officials sought identity of sources ‘long before’ reporters wrote about the president’s Air Force One jet from Qatar Donald Trump’s administration sought phone records of several New York Times journalists and even those of some of their relatives, according to a motion unsealed Monday – an unusual...
After a one-vote victory, Khalil al-Hayya must reconcile rival currents while preserving Hamas’s independence.
Interviews with residents of Russian-held region point to frustration with Moscow as Ukrainian campaign to isolate it takes toll on daily life First, the guests stopped coming. As Ukrainian drones and missiles pounded Crimea throughout the spring and into the summer, Russian tourists began cancellin...
Democrats call for end to war’s resumption amid widespread anxiety over casualties. Plus: Ted Lasso’s Hannah Waddingham on finding stardom in her 50s • Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. Democrats have seized on the killing of three US troops in Iranian strikes t...
From the governor’s race to Democratic divisions over Gaza, here’s what could shape Arizona elections on Tuesday.
The Lebanese president is seeking Washington's support for his agenda, including diplomacy with Israel.
As more militaries adopt AI technology into their kill chain, Al Jazeera asks if they are capable of moral judgement.
Residents of Deir Jarir say raids that killed two Palestinians late on Sunday are part of pattern of violence Even by the brutal standards of militant settler violence in the West Bank, the raid on Deir Jarir late on Sunday night that killed two Palestinians and left another in hospital with a gunsh...
A fire engulfed a shopping centre in Ukraine's Sumy after Russian drone strikes hit the building.
Ireland's deputy prime minister has urged parents to stop buying electric scooters as "toys" for their children ahead of new age limits coming into force.
Babcock and BAE Systems benefit as markets hope former defence secretary will increase spending on sector Business live – latest updates Shares in defence companies have risen sharply after Andy Burnham appointed John Healey as chancellor, prompting hope among investors of increased spending on supp...
The White House told Al Jazeera that the US would continue its attacks unless Trump decides otherwise.
Unemployment holds steady at 4.9%, underlining the challenge facing the new prime minister Business live – latest updates Employers cut the number of job vacancies in June, according to official figures that highlight the UK’s “fragile” economic outlook amid the conflict in the Middle East. Job vaca...
An Israeli air attack on an apartment in Gaza City set the building on fire, killing five people.
A family of six have been killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza.
An internal government file obtained by Al Jazeera shows how Israel collected data on groups it suspected supported BDS.
There are mixed reactions in Gaza after Khalil al-Hayya is elected Hamas leader.
Vertical Aerospace says government has given £10m backing, taking its total investment in the project to £48m British flying taxi startup Vertical Aerospace has said the UK government has expressed interest in buying a military variant of its aircraft as it races to gain approval for flights with pa...
This blog is now closed – our live coverage of the Middle East crisis continues here The price of oil jumped in early Asian trade on Monday after the US carried out its latest wave of strikes on Iran and a vessel caught fire in the strait of Hormuz. Brent crud e for September delivery rose 2.72% to ...
New defence secretary Wes Streeting has criticised a live-fire military exercise carried out by a Russian warship around 40 nautical miles (46 miles) off the British coast, calling it "performative and irresponsible".
Iran has attacked a tanker in the strait of Hormuz, forcing its crew to abandon the ship, after the US launched a tenth consecutive night of strikes Middle East crisis live: follow latest updates Nearly 100 US service members have been injured over the last two weeks of escalating strikes on Iran, t...
Under US-brokered plan, Israel is to hand over control of some areas it occupies in the south to Lebanese government.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) released footage of its forces launching the latest round of strikes against Iran.
A series of diplomatic consultations in Cairo underscores the Horn of Africa's growing strategic importance.
This live blog is now closed. Donald Trump to impose 50% tariff on most Canadian goods, White House says Sign up for the Breaking News US email While speaking to reporters on Sunday, Donald Trump acknowledged the three US military casualties as the strikes on Iran continue unabated. “Well, we feel v...
Protests continue as anger grows over President Zelenskyy’s decision to fire the country’s defence minister.
Washington vows revenge for US military casualties, while Iran claims attacks on US sites across the region.
IRGC says it targeted US assets in the Middle East after 10th consecutive night of US attacks with ships in Hormuz hit.
The NGO is 'outraged' by Israel's treatment of the health professionals and warns that 'silence has become complicity'.
Police say a possible political motive is under investigation in the killing of the Reform UK figure.
New report denounces Havana and claims ‘campaign of subversion’ has infiltrated highest levels of US government As part of the Trump administration’s continuing attack on left-leaning groups, the US state department has listed several activists and organizations as “front groups and fellow travelers...
30 days into the US-Iran MoU the worst fighting in months has erupted threatening to unravel the ceasefire.
President accused of having ‘lost control of this war’ as deaths of trio in Iranian military strikes fuel rising concern Democrats have seized on the deaths of three US troops killed in Iranian strikes to urge Donald Trump to urgently reverse his resumption of the war with Iran amid widespread anxie...
One Nation MP grilled in 7.30 interview about Pauline Hanson’s podcast interview by far-right activist. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Australia Palestine Advocacy Network has criticised Labor’s draft policy platform on Palestine, saying it ...
Israeli prime minister is subject of an arrest warrant issued by international criminal court over alleged war crimes in Gaza Donald Trump has said Benjamin Netanyahu , the Israeli prime minister, “will not be arrested” if he visits the US. His comments came days after Zohran Mamdani, the New York C...
US president insists Netanyahu will not be arrested, despite ICC warrant.
Ukraine strikes Russian oil sites after major missile attack, as President Zelenskyy faces crisis over sacked minister.
Police used batons to disperse protesters as thousands of people joined the Cockroach Janta Party's march in New Delhi.
Diplomats say de-escalation talks continue as Trump vows retaliation over US soldier deaths Middle East crisis live – latest updates The US military said it has launched its 10th consecutive round of strikes on Iran to force the reopening of the strait of Hormuz. Earlier on Monday, Iran’s president ...
Iran says it has received mediation proposals from multiple parties and insists diplomatic efforts remain active.
Al-Hayya wins Hamas leadership with a single-vote margin, signalling a focus on Gaza amidst continued Israeli aggression
Amid Yemen’s harsh economic crisis, securing viable employment has become increasingly difficult for men.
The European Commission says waiving penalties will ensure the security of energy supply.
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels have announced a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia after the two sides traded fire
Defense department says 1Lt Tyler James Feehan of Hawaii and Pvt Isabella Gonzales of Texas were killed The US military on Monday identified two soldiers killed in action recently as part of the war with Iran. The defense department said in a statement that 1Lt Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ewa Beach, ...
The US intensifies air strikes on Iran, targeting critical sites after the deaths of American soldiers in the region.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s chief of staff hints government may be about to sack Oleksandr Syrskyi Ukraine’s commander in chief Oleksandr Syrskyi is widely expected to lose his job amid signs that Volodymyr Zelenskyy has bowed to pressure from protesters and will reshuffle the army’s top leadership. Over ...
US petrol prices reach $4.00 per gallon (3.78 litres), marking the second week of increased costs for consumers.
An Israeli air strike on Gaza City injured at least 14 people, according to Gaza health officials.
Implementation of the trilateral framework agreement between Israel, Lebanon and the US is to start in three villages.
An Iranian army spokesman asserts the war will continue until deterrence against further attacks has been achieved.
Latin America analyst Brian Winter argues that Trump sees Venezuela as a foreign policy success… and Cuba may be next.
Media regulator will not take action despite receiving 446 complaints about comments by Bev Turner GB News will not be investigated by the media regulator after a presenter insisted there was no riot in Belfast in June, despite cars and houses being set alight, attacks on police and families fleeing...
Yemeni group says the announcement is based on the principle of 'an eye for an eye'.
Moscow targets southern city after the Russian capital was hit by 400 drones in response to one of the war’s biggest attacks on Kyiv at the weekend There is also a bit more from Reuters on the context – and the significance – of these continued strikes on ships: “ Both Russia and Ukraine are major g...
Britain's seventh PM in a decade pledged major changes in bid to see off populist forces that are making large gains.