Israel Passes Law to Allow Hanging of Palestinians Convicted of Deadly Attacks
The law could be applied to Jewish Israeli extremists, but experts say that will likely never happen.
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Zelensky says allies asked him to scale back attacks on Russian energy
Ukraine's president says partners asked if the attacks could be "reduced" as prices soar due to the Iran war.
Middle East crisis live: Trump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s energy infrastructure if ceasefire deal is not reached ‘shortly’
US president adds that he’s in discussions with a ‘new and more reasonable regime’ in a social media postFull report: Iran accuses US of plotting grou…
Iranian Parliament mulls possible exit from nuclear treaty
Iran says its nuclear programme is for peaceful purposes and that as a signatory of the NPT it has the right to peaceful nuclear enrichment
Trump threatens to strike Iran’s civilian infrastructure if no deal is reached
U.S. President claims to have made “great progress” in “serious discussions” with a “new and more reasonable regime” in Iran; Tehran says it is not en…
Iran War Live Updates: Trump Claims Progress in Talks to End War, Then Again Threatens Intense Attacks
President Trump warned that if a deal was not struck, he would respond by “completely obliterating” Iranian energy infrastructure targets. Oil and sto…
Iran Condemns Attacks on Its Universities, Warns of Retaliation
After attacks on several Iranian campuses, Iranian forces warn they could target American universities in the region.
Zack Polanski meets unions in attempt to get them to switch party funding to Greens
Leader understood to have spoken to 10 trade unions after party claimed working class voters are turning to themZack Polanski has kicked off a charm o…
White House blames Democrats for record-breaking DHS shutdown after House Republicans reject Senate’s compromise bill – live
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says there are still long security lines at airports throughout the country, and morale among TSA agents …
Trump Claims ‘Regime Change’ in Iran Is Already Complete
President Trump suggested that Iran’s current leaders were “much more reasonable” as he sought to show progress in his war aims. Iran’s power structur…
Avi Lewis, elected to lead Canada’s New Democratic party, promises ‘NDP comeback’
Ex-TV host pledged to centre party around equity, with higher wealth taxes, green energy and tuition-free educationSign up for the Breaking News US em…
Laura Dern to star in Epstein investigation limited series from Adam McKay
Dern will play Miami Herald reporter Julie K Brown in first scripted take on the Epstein story, based on Brown’s bookLaura Dern is taking on the Jeffr…
IMF warns Middle East conflict will lead to higher prices and slower global growth
Washington-based fund says rising energy and food costs will hit economies worldwide and could leave lasting scarsThe International Monetary Fund has …
Gao Zhen, a Chinese Artist Accused of Mocking Mao, Goes on Trial
Gao Zhen, who emigrated to the United States years ago, was arrested during a visit to China and now faces up to three years in prison for artwork.
Luis Carlos Rúa Fought Colombia’s Corruption in an Elephant Costume. Now He’s a Senator.
After years of anonymously documenting abandoned public works projects in Colombia, Luis Carlos Rúa revealed himself days before his election.
Democrats decry ‘smear’ as Trump FBI pushes for release of Eric Swalwell file
California governor contender not accused of wrongdoing in decade-old inquiry into suspected Chinese agentThe Trump administration has reportedly been…
US reopens embassy in Venezuela in significant thawing of relations
Resumption of diplomatic operations come three months after former president Maduro was abductedSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newslett…
The world economy is experiencing the most severe oil shock in decades. The worst could still be on the way.
Surging oil prices continue to ripple through the global economy due to the war with Iran.
Rain, storms kill 45 people in Afghanistan and Pakistan
The weather has already prompted the closure of several highways, officials in central and eastern Afghanistan said, with further rain and storms fore…
Harrods’ closure of compensation scheme for survivors of alleged sexual abuse called ‘neither fair nor just’
Scheme for accusers of store’s former owner Mohamed Al Fayed to close before end of retailer’s internal investigationHarrods has been accused of being…
Path ahead for Nepal’s new leadership
After securing a historic mandate in Nepal’s polls, Balendra Shah and the RSP face the task of navigating the West Asia conflict and managing ties wit…
Scott Mills sacked by BBC after allegations about his personal conduct
Radio 2 breakfast show presenter departs over claims said to relate to a ‘historic relationship’ in latest crisis for BBCThe BBC has been plunged into…
Zack Polanski tells NEU teachers’ union that Greens would abolish ‘toxic’ Ofsted – as it happened
The Green party leader said Ofsted is a ‘failed institution’ and that teaching should move ‘toward a genuinely collaborative model’Starmer complained …
Russia ‘glad’ oil cargo reached its ally Cuba amid U.S. blockade
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow and Washington had been in touch over the shipment
Expansion of HMP Parc in Wales should be paused, MPs say
Welsh affairs committee says Bridgend jail is ‘not the right place’ to add inmates after deaths, violence and staff shortagesPlans to expand one of th…
Bab al-Mandab strait: Iran’s Houthi allies enter the conflict, raising fears over key trade route
As Iran’s Houthi allies enter the conflict, Iran has threatened to disrupt shipping in the Bab al-Mandab Strait – a strategic waterway linking the Gul…
48-hour curfew imposed after attack on bar in Nigerian city
The raid led to revenge attacks in Jos, with 22 reported dead so far in one of the most volatile parts of the country.
News outlets falsely report Somaliland called for extradition of Ilhan Omar
Reports, based on X post from unofficial account, follow JD Vance’s accusations and threats of finding ‘legal remedies’Sign up for the Breaking News U…
US judge challenges Pentagon over press access limits amid legal clash
A federal judge pressed the Pentagon on Monday over whether it violated a court order safeguarding journalists’ access, raising sharp concerns about p…
Kyiv useful to US, Gulf at critical time: Drone interceptors 'more effective than Patriot missiles'
Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Dr Samuel Ramani, Associate Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute. According to Dr. Ramani, President Zelen…
Nigerian president's rivals get major boost as political heavyweight joins fold
Rabiu Kwankwaso joins the ADC, a coalition poised to take on President Tinubu in the 2027 elections.
Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing nominated in presidential process
Former spymaster Ye Win Oo was promoted to head the military at a ceremony in the capital Naypyidaw