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Why is Iran bombing Gulf states while avoiding US naval assets and Israel?
Analysts say Iran is using Gulf states to pressure Washington while avoiding direct confrontation with US forces.…
3 U.S. personnel killed in Iran conflict. And, Hunter Biden opens up to NPR
Three U.S. service members have been killed since Friday amid rising tension between the U.S. and Iran. And, Hunter Biden talks to NPR's Newsmakers ab…
Could Infantino really push through a 64-team World Cup?
If we have learned one thing from Gianni Infantino's Fifa tenure, it is that more is better. That could mean 64 teams at the World Cup.…
Indian police beat ‘Cockroach’ march protesters
Indian police beat ‘Cockroach’ march protesters…
Turkiye and Libya’s Haftar are boosting military ties. Is Egypt worried?
Turkiye's expanding military ties in eastern Libya raise new questions about regional security and Egypt's red lines.…
Police attack Cockroach activists as thousands march on Indian parliament
More than 10,000 protesters braved tear gas and baton charges in their largest challenge yet to PM Modi's government.…
U.S. and Iran launch new strikes after three U.S. service members are killed
The U.S. attacks were the ninth consecutive day of bombing since peace talks between the two countries collapsed in dispute over a memorandum of under…
World Cup: Spanish boy, 13, killed in fountain collapse during celebrations
Tragedy struck in the Salamanca province when the 13-year-old died during celebrations for the win against Argentina.…
What does Iran’s attack on Kuwait infrastructure mean for Gulf?
What does Iran’s attack on Kuwait infrastructure mean for Gulf?…
Villa sign Wolves midfielder Gomes in £38m deal
Aston Villa move for Brazil midfielder Joao Gomes after Amadou Onana suffered a serious knee injury at the World Cup.…
Maine Democrats rally around Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner in crucial Senate race – US politics live
Former state legislator in strong position to become Democratic candidate after several appointments drop out over the weekend In other news, the Trum…
Israel criticises Labor’s draft Palestine policy in rare foreign intervention ahead of party conference
Statement by Israeli embassy in Canberra challenges proposed positions on settler violence and annexation of Palestinian territoryGet our breaking new…
Trump could ‘do something positive’ rather than fixate on 2020 loss, Fetterman says
Senator says Trump revisiting failed run against Biden ‘distracts from important things’ such as Iran warRather than continue fixating on the 2020 ele…
Rubio: US ‘open to diplomacy’ after ninth night of bombing Iran
Rubio: US ‘open to diplomacy’ after ninth night of bombing Iran…
Morning news brief
The U.S. carries out a wave of strikes against Iran, as fighting between the two escalates, Congress faces long to-do list as August recess approaches…
JD Vance announces birth of baby boy with wife Usha
The couple welcomed their fourth child, Alec Neel Vance, on Sunday morning.…
Ryanair profits drop as Iran war puts off passengers and lifts fuel costs
The Irish airline said oil prices had increased costs meanwhile Brent crude surpassed $90.…
Singapore minister resigns over ‘interactions with a woman’, PM says
The People's Action Party, which prides itself on a clean reputation, has been rocked by a series of scandals recently.…
US renews attacks on Iran after US soldier killed: What’s the latest?
Iran's IRGC claims an attack on Jordan while the US embassy issues a warning to Americans in Bahrain.…
Infantino tries to usher Trump away as Spain lift World Cup
Infantino tries to usher Trump away as Spain lift World Cup…
Broadcaster and journalist Edward Stourton dies aged 68
Stourton hosted Radio 4's Today programme for a decade and was a founding member of Channel 4 News.…
Going with the flow: Renewable energy battery breakthrough
A 3D-printed battery designed at Queen's University Belfast could speed up energy storage research.…
Last night, I was Spanish, and so were millions around the world
For many of us, Gaza was on our mind when we watched and celebrated Spain’s triumph at the World Cup.…
Trump says US strikes hit Iran in 'honour' of American soldiers killed
Iran responded with attacks in Syria and Jordan, as two ships reportedly exploded in the Strait of Hormuz.…
US releases footage of ninth consecutive night of strikes on Iran
The US military carried out its ninth consecutive night of strikes on Iran.…
Trump: Latest strikes on Iran ‘in honour’ of killed US military personnel
US President Donald Trump said the latest strikes on Iran were carried out 'in honour' of killed US military personnel.…
‘It’s total devastation’: inside the Amazonian war against illegal gold mining
The Guardian goes on the ground with Brazilian forces fighting to eradicate mining that has destroyed protected areas of Indigenous landThe jerry-buil…
Protests in Houston continue over ICE killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
Hundreds gather in Texas city, demanding justice for the fatal shooting of 52-year-old Mexican man…
Palestinians celebrate Spain’s World Cup victory
Palestinians across Gaza and the Occupied West Bank celebrated Spain’s World Cup victory.…
US launches ninth night of Iran strikes as strait of Hormuz standoff sees oil price pass $90 a barrel
After the US military confirmed that a service member had been killed in Iraq – the third in recent days – Donald Trump said the new attacks were ‘in …