Mideast Live Updates: Iranian Forces Say They Closed Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s military command blamed the U.S., saying it failed to prevent Israel from violating the cease-fire in Lebanon. Mediators in Pakistan said “tech…
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France swelters under record-breaking temperatures
It's hot here in France. The country's weather service expects the current heatwave to be “widespread, prolonged and intense”, with temperatures in so…
Israel and Hezbollah Are Still Fighting, Several Cease-Fires Later
For the second time in two days, Lebanon was again at the center of whether the fragile U.S.-Iran deal would hold.
Meloni tells Trump to 'focus on your own popularity' as row escalates
The US president earlier questioned Meloni's popularity after suggesting she "begged" for a photo at G7 summit
Bolivian president declares state of emergency
The move comes after weeks of anti-government protests that have caused a shortage of basic goods in Bolivia.
Trump loyalist Jim Jordan linked to group that received ‘dark money’ from ICE detention contractor
Report finds close ties between the Trump administration and Geo Group, which profits from anti-immigration crackdownJim Jordan is among the most famo…
Corbyn criticises ‘strange’ lack of policy in leadership debate and says Burnham must offer real change – as it happened
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Pakistan court sentences four leaders of Imran Khan’s party to 10-year jail, former FM Qureshi acquitted
Violent protests erupted across the country on May 9, 2023, mainly in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, following the arrest of former cricketer-turned-p…
Burnham allies confident of No 10 ‘coronation’ after surge in backers
Some Labour MPs still want former mayor to face ‘scrutiny’ of ideas through contested leadership raceAllies of Andy Burnham are increasingly confident…
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz despite ceasefire after continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon
Iran has closed the strait of Hormuz – citing alleged violations of a ceasefire agreement by the US and Israel. Tehran said the closure was the "fi…
Abelardo De La Espriella, Right-Wing Outsider, Could Be Colombia’s Next President
President Trump endorsed Abelardo De La Espriella, the conservative presidential candidate in Sunday’s election who has strong U.S. ties.
Spanish PM's wife must stand trial on corruption charges, judge rules
Begoña Gomez is under investigation over allegations that she used her position as the Prime Minister’s wife to secure work contracts. She denies any…
Trump says Italy's Meloni asked 'over and over' for a photo with him as diplomatic spat escalates
US President Donald Trump turned up the heat on a diplomatic row with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Saturday, accusing her of repeatedly se…
Iran’s military command says Strait of Hormuz is closed again over ‘enemy’s breach of promise’
Iran’s top joint military command warned that further measures would be taken if “aggression” continued
‘They have all the power’: investigation finds that 93% of ICE arrests targeted Latinos
430 ICE street arrests filed over a five-month period were clustered in predominantly Latino communities across New Jersey and New YorkFederal agents …
Israeli fire kills five people in Gaza, including a child, medics say
An Israeli airstrike killed four Palestinians, including two women and a child, in an apartment building in Gaza City, says health officials
Trump escalates war of words with Meloni, says Italian PM repeatedly asked for photo together at G7 Summit
The President hit out at the Italian PM, alleging that she “wants to be friends again” after U.S. “defeated” Iran militarily
Haiti and Türkiye eliminated, US through to knockouts
Team USA made it through to the knockout rounds thanks to their 2-0 win against Australia. Morocco quickly got a first goal past Scotland, as did Pa…
Israel and Hezbollah continue strikes despite ceasefire agreement
At least 20 people have reportedly been killed by Israeli air strikes as the Israeli military said Hezbollah had fired at Israeli troops in southern L…
Israeli envoy and UN official clash at hearing on children in conflict
At a meeting in New York to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, the Israeli envoy, Danny Danon, demanded …
Pakistan's Minister Naqvi lands in Iran; first high-level visit after initial peace agreement signing
The U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) this week, which led to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and marked the beginning of…
Israel strikes Lebanon despite ceasefire, at least 16 killed
Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed at least 16 people on Saturday, Lebanese Civil Defencesaid, hours after a ceasefire with Hezbollah suposedly took ef…
US treasury chief urged Trump not to host ‘Mr Bean on crack’ Zelenskyy, book says
Suggestion that Scott Bessent so described a world leader included in Regime Change, by New York Times reportersScott Bessent, the US treasury secreta…
Louisiana pastor sentenced to 80 years for sexually molesting two boys
Terry Reed, found guilty of rape and molestation of a juvenile, called ‘utter failure of a man’ by victim’s motherA suburban New Orleans religious pas…
NGOs in Lebanon denounce Israeli attacks on medics amid ceasefire
On March 2nd, Hezbollah dragged Lebanon into the war when it launched rockets at Israel in what it said was revenge for the killing of Iran’s supreme …
Europe swelters in gruelling heatwave, authorities ramp up warnings
A severe heatwave is sweeping across much of Europe, prompting emergency meetings in France, nationwide warnings in Germany and strains on tourists an…
Poland strips Zelensky of top state honour over WWII dispute
Poland has withdrawn its highest state honour from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, after Kyiv named an army unit after a nationalist group tha…
African fashion takes centre stage at France's Galerie Lafayette
African fashion is no longer merely a source of inspiration for major international fashion houses. Today, it is establishing its own codes, its own b…
World Cup 2026: Team USA through to the round of 32 as Morocco and Brazil deliver
After Mexico, the United States also punched their ticket to the World Cup Round of 32 on Saturday, thanks to a 2-0 victory over Australia. Morocco an…
Nine people in critical condition after Bedford train crash kills driver
Police say 28 people remain in hospital after passengers were flung across carriages during rush-hour train collisionNine people are in a critical con…
Switzerland says U.S.-Iran talks continue at Bürgenstock, declines to identify participants
The Swiss Foreign Ministry said that no further details would be disclosed about participants and the content of the talks, citing confidentialit…
Ghost of far-right paramilitaries hovers over Colombia’s presidential runoff vote
Colombians will choose on Sunday between two men whose lives have been very differently shaped by the militias, and whose visions for the country are …