Conflict & War
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US strikes Iran for second day: Is it a violation of war powers resolution?
Days after Congress tells Trump he needs to seek its approval or end Iran war, Trump returns to attacks. Is it legal?…
‘Digging with a needle’: Generals stall peace as Sudan’s el-Obeid burns
The battle for el-Obeid exposes the foreign arms and polarised narratives stalling peace in Sudan’s grinding war.…
World Cup 2026: Most controversial VAR officiating decisions in group stage
From Iran's stoppage-time winner ruled out by VAR, to Ghana denied a penalty against England - all the controversies.…
Senior Labour figures say party is united behind Andy Burnham
Lucy Powell and Steve Reed say Labour MPs are backing a coronation of Burnham rather than a contest.…
Uganda’s military chief orders shutdown of two media outlets
The president's son said he did not believe in a free press as military personnel were deployed to the media offices.…
Murder investigation after man dies on street
A 22-year-old is held on suspicion of murder after the death of another man initially found injured on a street.…
Will the weather stay dry for week one of Wimbledon?
While it will remain warmer than average, the heat and humidity will be a lot less intense than of late…
‘US trying to find its way out of MoU with Iran’
Bahrain and Kuwait have condemned Iran’s retaliatory attacks after a second day of US strikes on Iran.…
These church members disagree on politics. Together they're wiping out medical debt
Trinity Moravian Church, a politically diverse congregation in Winston-Salem, N. C., has been raising money to retire medical debt in the surrounding …
George Best's European Cup medal sells for £300k
The mazy winger was presented with his medal after Manchester United beat Benfica at Wembley Stadium.…
'Magic and midsummer madness': The last of the old-school Glastonbury Festivals
The original director has reworked the 30-year-old film to be screened in cinemas across the UK.…
Body of missing woman found in park pool
Emergency services recovered the body from the pool in the park in West Bromwich after she disappeared in the afternoon.…
Clarke leaves strong Scotland legacy but exit brings sense of relief
In his seven-year reign Steve Clarke took Scotland out of the wilderness but could not find the promised land of knockout major championship football,…
FIFA World Cup: Round of 32 bracket, schedule, predictions, Iran’s exit
Knockout matches begin with South Africa vs Canada as Iran exit, Africa make history, Messi-Ronaldo final hopes rise.…
Iran attacks Kuwait and Bahrain in response to US strikes
US-Iran deal under strain as Kuwait and Bahrain condemn Iranian attacks in response to US strikes.…
Donald Trump threatens to annihilate Iran after crossfire over Hormuz – Middle East crisis live
Iran attacked Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes, and threatened a ‘complete halt’ to talksUS and Iran trade strikes as both sides accuse the other o…
"If you are alive, make any noise": Venezuela searches rubble on day four
In Venezuela, rescue teams are racing against time after twin earthquakes killed more than 1,400 people and left tens of thousands unaccounted for.…
Will the new student loan limits actually drive down tuition? Economists weigh in
The idea that there's a connection between federal student loans and what colleges charge dates back almost four decades. But it's unclear that link c…
Food defined social hierarchy in 1776. Here's what was on the table
Around the time the United States was founded, Americans' diets included Parmesan ice cream and terrapin. But what you ate depended on your social sta…
Former cancer patient, 6, returns to hospital to be 'doctor' for the day
A six-year-old returns to the hospital that treated her for cancer - but this time not as a patient.…
Iran bow out of World Cup: Late drama ends Team Melli’s knockout dream
Austria's 3-3 draw with Algeria ultimately decides Iran's fate as Team Melli crash out of the 2026 World Cup.…
‘Between pain and fear’: Gaza children bear cost of ongoing Israeli attacks
Suffering of Gaza's children continues unabated due to Israeli attacks despite 'ceasefire' reached in October 2025.…
DR Congo fans celebrate reaching World Cup knockout stage
DR Congo fans are celebrating after their team secured a historic place in the World Cup knockout stage.…
Onto the knockout round: 4 takeaways from the FIFA World Cup so far
The anxieties before the World Cup were many. But with the knockout round set to begin Sunday, it's fair to say: The North American World Cup has been…
Gulf shares concerns with US as Iran’s influence and power continue by proxy
Analysts and western leaders believe Iran will increase support of militia groups despite deal between US and IranAs Marco Rubio ended his brief visit…
Polls open in New Caledonia’s first provincial elections since 2019
The New Zealand public broadcaster reports that about 2,500 police officers were deployed to secure and monitor polling stations.…
I'm overwhelmed now - so how do I plan for motherhood when I've got ADHD?
Hayley Pearce wonders how her "neurospicy" brain will handle the challenge of having a new born.…
In pictures: Race against time to rescue Venezuela earthquake survivors
Time is running out in Venezuela's race to locate survivors as experts highlight the crucial 72-hour rescue window.…
Venezuelan earthquake death toll rises amid increasingly dire search
The death toll from Venezuela’s twin earthquakes has reached 1,430, with an estimated 51,000 people still missing.…
Which teams are in World Cup last-32 knockouts, and what is the schedule?
All the qualified teams and match schedule for the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which begins on Sunday.…