Ukrainian strike ignites Russian oil refinery, as Putin acknowledges 'difficult period'
Debris from downed Ukrainian drones sparked a blaze at a major oil refinery in Russia on Sunday, according to local authorities. This comes as Russianā¦
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Mideast Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Trade Attacks With Few Signs of De-escalation
President Trump and Iranās Revolutionary Guards exchanged threats and U.S. allies in the Gulf said they had intercepted Iranian drones, as hostilitiesā¦
Three firefighters killed and two injured while battling Utah-Colorado wildfires
Firefighters were involved in joint response to Knowles and Gore blazes as wildfires ravage western US, fire agency saysThree firefighters were killedā¦
Sky makes Ā£2bn spending pledge as it prepares takeover of ITV broadcasting arm
Deal could be announced in July and vow will safeguard future of shows such as Coronation Street and Love IslandSky has committed to spending Ā£2bn on ā¦
Europe's heatwave linked to 1,300 deaths, WHO says, as Germany hits record 41.7C
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that Europe is not prepared for high temperatures.
Three firefighters die battling huge wildfires on Colorado-Utah border
A number of blazes have been raging across Utah and Colorado, leading both governors to declare states of emergency.
Venezuela Live Updates: Rescuers Battle Through Aftershocks in Search for Survivors
More than three days after twin earthquakes devastated the Venezuelan coast, the rescue effort faced chaos and delays as the chances of finding survivā¦
āFinancial pandemicā: Ā£1 in every Ā£11 spent on UK public contractors goes to private equity
Almost Ā£24.4bn of government money went to private equity-run firms in year to April 2025, Guardian analysis showsāTreating children like cattleā: whaā¦
French skydiving plane crashes near Nancy, killing all 11 onboard
Five students and five instructors dead along with pilot after plane fell suddenly near aerodrome, says prefectA skydiving plane has crashed in north-ā¦
Eleven killed after plane carrying skydivers crashes in eastern France
The pilot and 10 passengers died in the incident, local officials said.
New Caledonia: Provisional results show anti-independence parties lead
New Caledonia's provincial elections are a crucial test of the territory's political future, with independence from France remaining the central issueā¦
Fourteen killed in Saudi Arabia helicopter crash
The aircraft belonged to state oil giant Aramco and the cause of the crash is being investigated.
Tehran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after US attacks
The ceasefire between Iran and the United States appears increasingly fragile on Sunday, following a new exchange of strikes. In the latest escalationā¦
Uganda's leading media outlets shut down by army chief
NTV and Daily Monitor say their offices in the capital are under "military siege".
Eleven people killed in parachutist plane crash in France
Eleven people were killed when ā a small plane crashed in the northeastern French town of Tomblaine, the local prefecture ā said.
Helicopter Crash Near Major Saudi Oil Refinery Kills 14 People
The incident occurred near the Ras Tanura facility in the east of the country, a key export hub for oil transported through the Strait of Hormuz.
Fresh hostilities in Gulf suggest US-Iran memorandum was too broadly worded
Document appears to have been subject to conflicting interpretations on key issues of Lebanon ceasefire and strait of HormuzMiddle East crisis live ā ā¦
Bill Cassidy accuses Trump of treating Congress as āmerely an appendageā
Out-going Louisiana senatorās rebuke over Iran war is rare instance of a Republican politician standing up to TrumpBill Cassidy, the Republican senatoā¦
Body of boy, 15, recovered from Manchester reservoir amid UK heatwave
At least seven people have died in water-related incidents during record-breaking June temperaturesThe body of a 15-year-old boy has been recovered frā¦
Pauline Hansonās One Nation withdrew more than $800,000 of election spending claims after AEC inquiries
The Australian Electoral Commission is examining if party breached laws in its $6m public funding claim after the last election, documents showGet ourā¦
Parliament has been getting frosty as winter closes in ā but Labor may make one more gamble before the break
As Labor pushes on with reforms, the Coalition must decide whether to join in the parliamentary deal-makingGet our breaking news email, free app or daā¦
Rangnick dismisses collusion talk after Austria and Algeria advance after āmadā World Cup draw
Austria coach Ralf Rangnick dismissed suggestions his team had played for a draw against Algeria after Saturday's 3-3 World Cup match sent both teams ā¦
Biden calls Trump āa loserā, portraying him as incompetent, corrupt and vain
Pugnacious speech invokes Trumpās āvanity projectsā to makeover Washington and the ābrazen, blatant corruptionāJoe Biden called Donald Trump āa loserāā¦
Indian diplomats meet officials of China's Xinhua news agency
Indian officials described the meeting as part of efforts to enhance engagement with Chinese media
Hereās What to Know About the Standoff in the Strait of Hormuz
The United States and Iran have engaged in rounds of attacks and counterattacks in recent days, eroding hopes for a quick return to normalcy in the Miā¦
Skydiving Plane Crashes in France, Killing All 11 People Aboard
Five instructors, five students and a pilot died when the plane crashed on Sunday morning in a field near the northeastern city of Nancy.
Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuelaās President, Is Accused of Politicizing Earthquake Relief
Critics say the countryās interim president, Delcy RodrĆguez, is trying to exploit the tragedy for her political benefit. Her supporters accuse the opā¦
Donald Trump threatens to annihilate Iran after crossfire over Hormuz ā as it happened
Iran attacked Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes, and threatened a ācomplete haltā to talksUS and Iran trade strikes as both sides accuse the other oā¦
Lucy Powell agrees Ed Miliband would be āgoodā as Andy Burnhamās chancellor
Labour deputy leader says she thinks energy secretary would suit Treasury but ātittle-tattleā over posts āunedifyingāEd Miliband would make a āgoodā cā¦
Australian man charged with murder after girl found dead in suitcase in Thailand
The 17-year-old's body was found discarded near a railway track on Saturday, police say.
Heatwave spreads across eastern Europe, France records 1,000 deaths in a week
The record-breaking heatwave in France is set to come to an end on Sunday, with the country's extreme weather alert expected to be lifted by the eveniā¦
Key poll in New Caledonia: First major vote on French Pacific islands since 2024 riots
Voting in the French overseas territory of New Caledonia closed on Sunday, with a turnout of 54.42 per cent, as citizens participated in the archipelaā¦