Iran War Live Updates: Trump Meets With Cabinet Over Whether to Intensify Iran Strikes
The discussions at the White House came days before a planned meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel. Across the region, Iran and th…
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A New Target for Ukraine’s Long-Range Attacks: Russia’s Version of Amazon
Kyiv is escalating its air war by striking commercial warehouses, trying to bring the conflict closer to home for ordinary Russians.
More than 100,000 people flee or are locked down as wildfires sweep France and Spain
‘Highly unpredictable’ blaze forces evacuation of French holiday spot Cap Ferret and Spain declares national emergencyMore than 100,000 people have fl…
Trump vows to investigate EU over fining of US tech companies
The US president says fines against Google, as well as Apple, Meta and Amazon, should be "entirely reversed."
Japanese Militant in Tel Aviv Airport Attack Dies in Lebanon at 78
Kozo Okamoto survived a 1972 suicide mission he undertook with two other members of the Japanese Red Army, a left-wing militant group aligned with the…
Trump’s new tariffs ‘a sales tax that will make life harder for Americans’, say Democrats – US politics live
Even some Republicans apparently expressing concern over measures against 85 countriesWhat to know about Trump’s new tariffs on more than 80 countries…
Ten killed in Russian attack on drone exhibition near Kyiv
The event, attended by prominent members of the Ukrainian defence industry, was hit by ballistic missiles in the middle of the day.
Existing care workers could be exempt from UK’s tough new immigration rules
Exclusive: Andy Burnham thought to be considering waiving stricter right to remain rules for people already working in the sectorHundreds of thousands…
Karim Khan ousted from role as prosecutor of international criminal court
Member states vote to remove British barrister found to have committed serious misconduct over alleged sexual abuseThe prosecutor of the international…
Prominent Indian Activist Breaks Hunger Strike After 26 Days
The activist, Sonam Wangchuk, said that he had broken his fast “after long negotiations” with officials and “in view of possible violence in the count…
6 Killed in West Bank Shooting, Officials Say, Among the Deadliest in Months
The authorities said four Palestinians and two Israelis were killed in the incident. The details remain unclear, with officials giving differing accou…
Wildfires in France and Spain Drive Tens of Thousands From Their Homes
French officials ordered the evacuation of the Cap Ferret Peninsula, a popular holiday destination. Fires west of Madrid were closing in on populated …
Argentines Facing Surge of Criticism After World Cup Loss Have Something to Say
Many Argentines condemned their players’ racist chants and aggressive behavior during the World Cup, but rejected what felt like a sweeping stigmatiza…
Four Palestinians and two Israelis killed in West Bank shooting
Palestinians say villagers came under attack by settlers, while the Israeli military says a Palestinian stole a weapon and opened fire on hikers.
Iran’s New Leader Is More Open to Pursuing a Nuclear Weapon, U.S. Intelligence Says
The previous supreme leader, who was killed early in the war, had renounced nuclear weapons. U.S. spy agencies believe his son is more interested in b…
Trump Meets With Top Advisers as He Weighs a Major Escalation in Iran
President Trump has insisted the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran would be a relatively short “excursion,” although it has now lasted nearly five months, with…
US and Iran trade more strikes in Gulf as fears of escalation mount
It comes as Iran condemned the US plan to use frozen Iranian assets to pay for war damages.
ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan dismissed over sexual misconduct allegations, sources say
Member states of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday voted to dismiss Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan following allegations of sexual miscon…
The unfinished business of the India-U.K. trade deal | Explained
While the India-U.K. CETA eases trade barriers, important questions on investment protection, patent rules and carbon border taxes have been left for …
India’s Student Protesters Win Some Concessions from Government
Representatives of Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to compensate families affected by a major exam leak, as protesters keep pressing for India’s e…
US expands Iran attacks as Trump warns Tehran and Houthis over Red Sea strikes
No end to fighting in sight as Revolutionary Guards launch drones at targets in Bahrain, Jordan and KuwaitThe US has struck targets across Iran, reach…
Thousands of lightning strikes trigger fresh wildfires in western Canada
At least 90 active blazes in British Columbia in what PM says is one of the country’s most intense seasons on recordHow dangerous are wildfires and ho…
As Canada Opens Gordie Howe International Bridge, Americans Are Told to Stay Home
After a delay ordered by President Trump and new tariffs against Canada, the bridge between Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit finally opened on Friday.
Woman charged in Ireland after police intercept ‘highly sophisticated’ bomb
Detectives targeting dissident republicans stopped vehicle transporting device near Northern Ireland borderA woman in her 20s has been charged in rela…
Trump threatens EU with ‘substantial’ tariffs over fines of US tech giants
After Google fined €890m by EU, US president said Europe was ‘robbing’ American companies and taxpayersWhat to know about Trump’s new tariffs on more …
Five officers injured as police boat strikes Westminster Bridge
Metropolitan police say officers on marine policing boat are receiving treatment after incident in central LondonFive officers have been injured after…
Arrests, denials and missing images: Gulf states’ response to Iranian strikes
Since the conflict between Iran and the United States began on February 28, more than 1,000 people have been arrested for attempting to document Irani…
Middle East crisis latest: US carries out strikes across Iran as Tehran targets American bases in region
Latest attacks come after Trump vowed ‘major military punishment’ for Tehran and its Houthi alliesAs we reported earlier, Iran’s military said on Frid…
11 people indicted over deaths of six people in cargo container in Texas
Six migrants from Honduras and Mexico – including 14-year-old boy – were found dead in May near US-Mexico borderSign up for the Breaking News US newsl…
No basic services and nowhere to go: How Venezuelans are living a month after the earthquakes
We visited the ruins of a housing complex built by the Chavista regime: the now homeless residents brave the heat, humidity, and flies from their tent…
How Chinese tech and Russian tactics are aiding Iran’s bombing of US bases
Increasingly accurate and lethal attacks are revealing weaknesses in stretched defences across the GulfAs the crisis in the Middle East escalates, Ira…
Reform councillors told to call donations inquiry ‘establishment stitch-up’
Party briefing notes say: ‘Daily routine of hit jobs and smears will not deter us from winning next general election’ Reform UK has instructed its cou…