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Starmer expected to lead Labour into next election, says minister, but warns there are ‘no certainties’ amid Mandelson scandal – UK politics live
Douglas Alexander defends PM ahead of Commons showdown over Mandelson scandalJudgment day for PM over Mandelson scandalTom Fletcher, the UN under secr…
Eurosceptic Radev wins majority in Bulgarian election – Europe live
Former president – heading a left-leaning, pro-Russia coalition – to take power following eighth election in five yearsIn one of the first reactions t…
Bangladesh faces telecom shutdowns from West Asia fuel crisis
Association of Mobile Telecom Operators of Bangladesh said that continued telecom operations can no longer be sustained without the fuel needed to pow…
Japan records 80 cm wave after powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake
Japan’s Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued a tsunami warning for waves up to three metres (10 feet)
Middle East crisis live: ceasefire under pressure as Iran says it has no plans for talks after US seizes ship
Donald Trump said on Sunday that US marines had taken custody of a vessel that tried to get past the American blockade on Iranian portsTehran has ‘no …
Former footballer Barry Cable cleared of historic child sex abuse charges
The 82-year-old was accused of abusing girls in the 1960s but was acquitted in Perth despite judge finding the alleged victim was telling the truthGet…
Iran War Live Updates: Oil Prices Rise as Iran Vows Retaliation for Cargo Ship Attack
Oil prices rose to $96 a barrel after the U.S. seized an Iranian cargo ship. President Trump said an American delegation was heading to Pakistan for m…
Japan tsunami alert issued following powerful earthquake off northern coast – follow latest
People in affected areas urged to evacuate as quake registering 7.5 magnitude occurred off the coast of SanrikuThose living near the coastal areas of …
A Leaner Saudi Arabia Turns From Grandiose Plans to Pragmatism
A decade after Mohammed bin Salman unveiled his “Vision 2030” program to transform the country’s economy, the kingdom is facing financial strains and …
French prosecutors summon Musk over allegations of child abuse images, deepfakes on X
Elon Musk has been summoned to Paris on Monday, where investigators are looking into allegations of misconduct related to the social media platform X,…
Iran says 'no decision' on whether to attend next round of US talks
Pakistan moved ahead Monday with preparations for a new round of talks between the United States and Iran days before a tenuous ceasefire is set to ex…
Mideast cease-fire hangs by thread as US captures Iranian vessel
Fears grew Monday that the U.S.-Iran truce could collapse after Washington said it seized an Iranian cargo ship attempting to breach its blockade and …
Two arrested over attempted arson attack at synagogue in London
The attack on Kenton United Synagogue was the latest in a series of arson incidents targeting Jewish sites across the capital in recent weeks
US Navy seizure of Iranian ship casts doubt on fresh ceasefire talks in Pakistan
The US Navy's forcible seizure of an Iranian-flagged cargo ships threw doubt on an announcement from President Donald Trump that U.S. negotiators will…
Weather tracker: temperatures in Spain and Brazil well above late April norm
Seville could see 34C this week and parts of Brazil could hit high 30s, while storms forecast in southern AfricaOver the course of this week, temperat…
Bulgaria Kremlin-friendly ex-president wins parliamentary majority
Bulgarian ex-president Rumen Radev, an EU critic who has called for renewing ties with Russia, took an absolute majority in parliamentary elections th…
Bulgaria's former President Radev takes strong lead in election
Progressive Bulgaria, the party of Bulgaria's pro-Russian former President Rumen Radev was leading in Sunday's parliamentary election with 44.59…
UK's Starmer to face grilling from MPs over Mandelson scandal
Embattled UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will face lawmakers in parliament on Monday as he bids to quell anger over an unrelenting scandal involving l…
Tsunami Warning in Japan After Strong Earthquake Strikes Offshore
The 7.5-magnitude undersea quake occurred off Iwate Prefecture, on the northeastern coast of Japan’s main island, Honshu. Waves of up to 10 feet were …
China warns joint US, Philippines and Japan drills risk regional trust
Military cooperation between countries should not undermine mutual understanding and trust among regional countries, the Chinese foreign ministry sa…
Minns doubles down on ‘rational’ anti-protest law despite NSW’s highest court ruling it unconstitutional
Greens criticise premier’s ‘extraordinary attack’ on judiciary and urge him to accept he ‘got it wrong’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily …
Ukraine, Short on Troops, Is Turning to Robots to Help Its War Efforts
Ukraine is using unmanned ground vehicles armed with bombs, guns or rockets to carry out attacks and keep its soldiers out of harm’s way.
Pakistan’s Leaders Try to Contain Rising Anger Over Iran War at Home
With deep spiritual ties to Iran, Pakistan’s minority Shiites are angry about the killing of Iran’s top clerics in U.S.-Israeli strikes, complicating …
Javier Milei Tamed Argentina’s Inflation. Now He Wants to Reshape Its Values.
Argentina’s right-wing president has tamed the country’s runaway inflation. Now he wants to transform its values.
Myanmar military regime widens sanitary towel ban, claiming rebels use them for first aid
Activists say clamp down on period products to target insurgents is gender-based violence and violates rightsMyanmar’s military regime is expanding it…
U.S., allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines despite Washington's focus on Iran
The large-scale combat drills between the U.S. and Philippines will expand this year to include other militaries, including from Japan, France and Can…
Hong Kong well positioned to attract global capital amid geopolitical shifts: think tank
Hong Kong stands to benefit from a potential reallocation of global capital as geopolitical tensions push investors to seek safer and more resilient m…
French prosecutors summon Elon Musk over alleged child abuse images on X
Owner of X summoned along with former CEO Linda Yaccarino over investigation by cybercrime unitBusiness live – latest updatesEurope live – latest upda…
Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized
Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.
Israeli army investigates soldier seen striking Jesus statue in Lebanon
IDF says sledgehammer photo circulating online is authentic and is being viewed with ‘great severity’The Israeli army has said it is investigating a s…
Over 3,300 people have died in Iran during war: Iran’s Forensic Chief
His comments did not break down casualties among civilians and security forces; instead, he just said that 2,875 were male and 496 were female. Mr. Ma…