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Lost memoir of Hiroshima survivor found after decades in US archive
Written in 1947, Kiyoshi Tanimoto’s account of the horrors of the atomic bomb attack will be published in August and is being made into a filmThe memo…

Gaza surfers seek solace from war in the sea
Gaza’s surf community was nearly wiped out by Israel’s genocidal war. But some surfers continue to chase the waves.…

What does Trump want from a new UK prime minister?
The US president was once considered to have a close friendship with Keir Starmer, but that quickly fell apart with the war in Iran.…

‘Stop genocide’: Activist stopped by police at Tokyo’s Israeli Embassy
An activist in Japan was surrounded by police after he approached the Israeli Embassy in Tokyo on Monday and shouted.…

Czech public media staff strike, citing government threat to independence
Plan to put funding under direct control has sparked widespread opposition, with critics fearing political interference.…

Fire at animation studio in India’s Lucknow kills at least 14
The blaze broke out in a commercial building with a library and animation studio, killing mostly college students.…

‘Another day, another leader’: Britons react to Keir Starmer’s exit
Londoners shared mixed reactions to Keir Starmer's resignation.…

Artist creates Kerala’s ‘coconut rib’ World Cup trophy
An artist in Kerala has created a handmade model of the FIFA World Cup trophy, using coconut leaf and cardboard.…
15 killed after a fire ignited in a coaching centre in Lucknow, India
15 killed after a fire ignited in a coaching centre in Lucknow, India.…

Why has Keir Starmer resigned as UK prime minister?
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation after just two years in office.…

Palestinian children ‘unprotected’ as NGOs forced out of Gaza and West Bank
Isreal is pushing humanitarian groups and rights defenders to scale down operations in occupied Palestinian territories.…

Qatar PM on preventing US-Iran talks from escalation
Qatar's PM said that safeguards have been put in place to prevent US-Iran negotiations from regional escalation.…

US raises concern as RSF forces encircle Sudanese city of el-Obeid
US calls for negotiated solution and expresses alarm over potential 'mass atrocities' as paramilitary surrounds city.…

Lebanon discusses ‘de-confliction’ mechanism ahead of Israel talks
Mediators Qatar and Pakistan say plan seeks to ensure the end of military operations in Lebanon.…

A leftward lurch? What to know about the Democratic primaries in New York
Democratic socialist candidates push for an edge in US races that hinge on issues like Israel policy and inequality.…

Andy Burnham supporters divided over who should be his chancellor
Briefing war breaks out between advocates for Wes Streeting and those close to Ed MilibandAndy Burnham’s supporters are divided over who should be his…

Qatar’s PM tells Al Jazeera progress made in US-Iran talks
Qatar's PM said US-Iran talks in Switzerland laid the groundwork for a final deal after 18 hours of discussions.…

How tensions with Trump dominated Starmer’s premiership
Analysts say foreign policy was an ‘area of relative strength’ for the prime minister – but goodwill with the White House soon evaporatedKeir Starmer …

Man charged with 'terrorism connected' attempted murders in Edinburgh
Lewis Hawkes appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court charged with five counts of attempted murder.…

'Brilliant finish' - Messi becomes all-time leading World Cup scorer
Lionel Messi makes history as the all-time leading World Cup scorer, netting his 17th tournament goal during Argentina's game against Austria.…

Marco Rubio heads to Middle East to address Iran MoU, Hormuz
Rubio to visit UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain for talks on Iran and Hormuz priorities from June 23 to June 25.…

Will a US-Iran deal transform the Iranian economy?
A US-Iran deal could unlock frozen assets, oil exports, and investment, reshaping Iran's economic future.…

Kenyan court finds minister in contempt over US Ebola site
Health Minister Duale disobeyed an order to halt construction at the proposed facility for infected US nationals, court says.…

Ex DUP leader Donaldson guilty of child sex abuse charges including one of rape
The former MP is remanded in custody while he awaits sentencing for 18 offences.…

Analysis: Everything points to Burnham becoming PM within weeks
If no leadership contest presents itself, Andy Burnham may not have to wait until September to enter Number 10.…

Lebanon Latest: Israeli attacks surge despite ceasefire efforts
Israeli attacks intensify across southern Lebanon despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.…

Myanmar army killed over 700 civilians in six months, UN says
The new UN report says the 702 civilian deaths over six months last year included 153 children.…

US partially lifts Iran oil sanctions amid ‘encouraging’ talks
The move, expected under the MoU, comes as Vice President JD Vance says there's a 'good foundation' for a final deal.…

What the World Cup looks like from Gaza
Gaza's footballers train on broken pitches with no shoes. Why has FIFA's rebuilding plan gone nowhere?…

European leaders pay tribute to Starmer as EU-UK summit is postponed
Ursula von der Leyen, Merz and Zelenskyy say UK PM helped increase European and Ukrainian securityEuropean leaders have paid tribute to Keir Starmer a…