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Dozens of healthcare workers in DRC strike amid Ebola outbreak
Healthcare workers at an Ebola treatment centre in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have gone on strike.…
Can Gulf countries defend themselves against renewed Iranian attacks?
Expensive interceptor missiles are facing mounting pressure from Iran's cheaply produced drones.…
Lebanon, Israel hold talks in Rome on implementing framework deal
Beirut is hoping for progress towards securing an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon.…
Fanfare and flyovers as France celebrates Bastille Day
Soldiers from the 'Coalition of the Willing' and Ukraine took centre stage in the parade through Paris.…
First Thing: Trump threatens to impose US tolls on Hormuz shipping as strikes on Iran continue
Change of US position on free navigation comes as two tankers hit by Iranian cruise missiles. Plus, the international outpouring of love for the late …
Schumer slams Trump over Iran war
Schumer slams Trump over Iran war…
Police continue to question suspect over Ann Widdecombe murder
The 28-year-old white British male suspect was re-arrested on Monday after counter terrorism police took over the case.…
Argentina war vets urge focus on football for England World Cup semifinal
One of sport's great rivalries sees Argentina face England in an ever feisty encounter in the 2026 edition's semifinal.…
Brighton sign Vuskovic from Spurs for club record £46m
Brighton sign Croatia defender Luka Vuskovic from Tottenham for a club record fee of £46m on a five-year contract, with an option for a further year.…
What is Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain, the mystery site Trump warns he’ll attack?
Tensions escalate as the US president threatens to destroy Iran's fortified nuclear site in the south of Tehran.…
Utah Jazz guard Trey Alexander stretchered off court in NBA Summer League
Alexander, who signed a two-way deal with the Jazz last week. was injured in game against Chicago Bulls.…
Wildfires burn across UK as fire chiefs warn of extreme pressure
Major incidents were declared in North Wales and in Glossop, Derbyshire in the Peak District on Sunday.…
Emir of Qatar receives condolences on the death of the Father Emir
Condolences from several government leaders, who expressed their sincere sympathy to Qatar, its leadership and people.…
ICE kills 26-year-old in Maine: What happened, and who else has ICE killed?
More than 60 people have died in ICE shootings or while in detention since Donald Trump returned to power.…
'If we die, we die together': Wife of man nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane speaks of ordeal
Svetlana Grković told Serbian media that her husband is "seriously injured and in shock".…
Iranian flights to Yemen are violation of sovereignty, says Yemeni official
Plane bringing Houthi delegation home from Tehran had to divert after Yemeni government bombed Sana’a airportMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesI…
The U.S. is set to reinstate a blockade over the Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military announced it will begin its blockade of Iranian ships over the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, as Iran vowed to assert its own control …
US bombs Iran again, Tehran strikes Gulf, tankers: What’s the latest?
While Trump has threatened to hit targets in Iran including Pickaxe Mountain, he has said a deal is possible.…
‘God is punishing the politicians’: anger at earthquake response grows in Venezuela
Threat of social unrest rises as public indignation at lack of disaster aid comes on top of fallout from US military intervention• A revolution in rui…
US military releases video of its latest strikes on Iran
US Central Command has released video showing its latest wave of attacks reportedly hitting Iran's mainland and islands.…
‘Country grows, we grow too’: 1 million migrants seek legal status in Spain
The government expected half a million people to apply, but nearly double that number came forward.…
Nigel Farage turned down taxpayer-funded security including bodyguard, car and driver last year – UK politics live
The head of Reform UK refused the security, which was a similar level to that received by the leader of the opposition, because he considered it inade…
Bangkok bar fire death toll rises to 30 as police probe possible negligence
Thailand authorities say that 24 people remain in critical condition in hospital after the blaze at a pub.…
Who will win the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Here’s what AI predicts
Al Jazeera put nine leading AI models to the test to predict the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup champion.…
Your cheat sheet to the teams headed to the World Cup semi-finals
We're at the final stretch of the World Cup. It feels like just yesterday, international fans were arriving in the U.S. and marveling at Buc-ee's and …
Polish-Ukrainian solidarity over Russian threat undermined by bitter historical dispute
Kyiv’s decision to honour second world war fighters who killed about 100,000 Poles has revived simmering tensionsIn the aftermath of Russia’s attack o…
Could it work if Verstappen wanted to go to McLaren? F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps.…
France hopes to send ‘strategic signal’ about Europe’s renewed military focus at Bastille Day celebrations – Europe live
Many leaders from the ‘Coalition of the Willing’ stayed overnight in Paris to attend the parade, which will be Emmanuel Macron’s last as presidentYou …
Why it's time for The Open to crown an English winner
It is nearly 60 years since Tony Jacklin became the last Englishman to win The Open on English soil but there's every chance that drought may be broke…
Free school meal pupils falling further behind their peers, report warns
The Education Policy Institute says the new prime minister should target the issue with "laser-like focus".…