US insists Strait of Hormuz is open as it exchanges strikes with Iran
Iranian forces earlier said the Strait was closed and launched wide-ranging attacks at US allies and bases in the region.
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Inside Herat, Where a Taliban Campaign Targets a Cosmopolitan Outpost
Afghanistanâs leader has exerted full control over a city that once enjoyed looser social norms, even under Taliban rule.
Ukrainian Prime Minister steps down as Zelenskyy announces government reshuffle
âI remain ready to serve the Ukrainian state and carry out every task aimed at strengthening Ukraine's position, defending our national interests and âŚ
US senator Lindsey Grahamâs sudden death mourned by Trump, Netanyahu and Zelenskyy â live
The Republican from South Carolina was a longtime ally of Israel and an advocate for Ukraine; Trump mulls replacement but âtoo soonâ to revealLindsey âŚ
US senator and close Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies after 'brief and sudden illness'
Donald Trump paid tribute to the 71-year-old South Carolina senator, calling him a "true American patriot" who will be "greatly missed".
'This landscape is completely charred': Inside the village at epicentre of Spain's wildfires
The BBC's Nick Beake sees homes razed to the ground and "a sea of black" in one of the villages hit hardest by Spain's deadly wildfires.
Residents of Spanish Towns Caught in Fierce Blazes Recount Harrowing Escapes
Many say communication was chaotic and even nonexistent as flames tore through the area, taking 12 lives in one of the deadliest wildfires on record iâŚ
Qatarâs former ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies at 74
India declares one-day national mourning on the demise of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Father Amir of the State of Qatar
David Willey, esteemed BBC foreign correspondent, dies aged 93
Willey is best known for covering the Vatican, and reported on five popes during his long career.
France temporarily shuts down three nuclear reactors over heatwave
France's main energy provider on Sunday said that three nuclear reactors have been temporarily shut down, while eight others are operating at reduced âŚ
Starmer to use last week in power to push through Hillsborough law
Stalled legislation aims to prevent cover-ups and help families seek justice after major disastersKeir Starmer is expected to use his final week in ofâŚ
Germany records nearly 100 drowning deaths, many of them young men, in June heatwave
Authorities confirm worst toll in more than 20 years, as extreme temperatures in Europe force early closure of Eiffel TowerNearly 100 people, the largâŚ
Dorothyâs aged care home charged $52 a day for Foxtel, wine and newspapers that were no use to her. She wasnât alone
Exclusive: Many aged care residents in Australia are charged for services they canât use or understand, prompting an investigation from the regulatorGâŚ
Australia to ditch paper arrrival cards for incoming travellers
Digital customs declaration to be phased in at all international airports and seaports after successful Qantas trialGet our breaking news email, free âŚ
One Nationâs rise puts the next election in âunknown territoryâ â but does Pauline Hanson really have a path to government?
Data shows the rightwing party faces an obstacle in the form of urban seats â and the effect of preference flows is harder to predictGet our breaking âŚ
US politicians and foreign leaders pay tribute to Lindsey Graham
Trump says Graham was âa true American patriotâ while Zelenskyy says heâs âdeeply saddenedâ by deathLindsey Graham dies aged 71 â latest updatesLindseâŚ
Back to the noughties for young fashion-conscious England fans
For many watching their team beat Norway at a south London nightclub the look was as important as the gameThe Carpet Shop nightclub in Peckham, south âŚ
Middle East crisis live: Trump claims strait of Hormuz open to commercial traffic despite Iran earlier announcing closure â as it happened
Tehran reportedly attacks Gulf countries following fresh US strikesThere has been almost no visible traffic in the strait of Hormuz so far today, withâŚ
Lindsey Graham, key ally of Donald Trump, dies after sudden illness aged 71
Republican served in Senate since 2003 and was sharp Trump critic before becoming one of his most loyal backersLindsey Graham dies aged 71 â latest upâŚ
Zelensky Announces Leadership Shuffle as War Turns in Ukraineâs Favor
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraineâs prime minister, Yuliia Svyrydenko, would step down amid a broader shake-up in Ukraineâs senior leadership.
US: Salgado Araujo is mourned after fatal ICE shooting
On Tuesday, a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer fatally shot Salgado Araujo, 52, after he was pursued by federal agents driving unmarked âŚ
World Cup 2026: England beat Norway to reach semis
From Florida to Liverpool, England â fans serenaded their superstar âmidfielder as he nearly-singlehandedly brought them two steps away from a World CuâŚ
Lindsey Graham dies suddenly, aged 71: "It was quite a shock"
Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump's closest allies in Congress who traveled the globe to advocate for a more aggressive U.S. foreign âŚ
Benjamin Netanyahu pays tribute to Lindsey Graham, "a great friend of Israel"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Graham a "great friend of Israel." "In our recent meeting, I said, 'Lindsey is a great friend of IsraâŚ
Bellingham scores twice to lift England past Haaland and Norway 2-1
Bellingham scored twice on Saturday â an equaliser in the first half and the go-ahead goal in the third minute of extra time â to lift England past NoâŚ
UK couple found burned and semi-conscious in AlmerĂa amid Spanish wildfires
Pair airlifted to hospital in two-hour rescue operation after Guardia Civil searched area for survivorsA British couple have been found badly burned aâŚ
Ukrainian drone strikes force Russia to suspend shipping in Sea of Azov
Vital maritime corridor closes after 90 vessels â including shadow fleet oil tankers â are attacked in under a weekRussia has been forced to suspend sâŚ
Man arrested after 24-year-old woman killed in stabbing in west London
Man in 20s also found with stab injuries after incident over which 44-year-old is being held on suspicion of murderA man has been arrested after a 24-âŚ
UK police says no evidence of political motive in murder âof former minister Widdecombe
Police on Sunday said that there is no evidence that the suspected murder âof former British government minister Ann Widdecombe was politically motivaâŚ
U.S. military says âtraffic is flowingâ in Strait of Hormuz
The United States Central Command said the strait âremains an international waterway. U.S. forces are positioned and prepared to keep it that wayâ
Flash flooding in Missouri leaves one person dead as 200 campers are rescued
Woman dies after her home is swept away as heavy rainfall batters parts of state, forcing rescues and evacuationsA woman was found dead in Missouri onâŚ