Conflict & War
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‘Sacred unity’: Iran’s supreme leader calls for calm amid political divides
Decree comes after hardline backers of the Iranian government accused officials of treason for signing an MoU with US.…
Lebanese food influencer sentenced to life for drug smuggling
Georges Hanna Dib, known as Dr Food, sentenced for smuggling hashish out of Lebanon in cake packaging.…
Mission in Iran war has pivoted toward ensuring oil flow, Trump official says
Energy secretary grapples with mounting criticism over length of US war as Democrat calls conflict ‘war of choice’A Trump administration official on S…
England seal series with record Lord's ODI total
England hit the highest one-day international total at Lord's to beat India by 27 runs and seal a thrilling 2-1 series victory.…
Burnham’s vow to end Labour briefing wars will test his grip on the party
Tensions between his aims are already there, including disputes over key appointments such as chancellorAndy Burnham’s vision for cleaning up Westmins…
Syria’s Al-Sharaa reshuffles security and intelligence leadership
Government says the shake-up will strengthen security and clear the way for reconstruction.…
Marathon runners compete on drifting sea ice at North Pole
Organisers say 23 runners from seven countries took part in races at the Arctic's geographic North Pole.…
5.6 magnitude earthquake hits Peru
Footage shows firefighters looking for a missing person amongst the rubble of a collapsed building in Pumpunya, Peru.…
Who is Andy Burnham, the U.K.'s new prime minister?
On Monday, former Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham succeeds Keir Starmer as the United Kingdom's prime minister. Burnham's politics have been shaped by E…
Israeli settlers torch homes and mosque in Masafer Yatta
Videos show Israeli settlers attacking the Palestinian village of al Tuwani in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron.…
Trump presence means long queues for World Cup final
Supporters are facing hours of queues to get into New York New Jersey Stadium amid heightened security for the 2026 World Cup final.…
What No 10 Will Really Be Like For Andy Burnham
Former insiders explain ahead of moving in day.…
Tate brothers arrested in the US
Video shows the moment controversial influencer brothers Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami, US.…
Designing cities for a hotter future
Climate advocate Mina Hasman’s vision of designing cities that behave like forests and buildings that act like trees.…
Kimi Antonelli wins Belgian Grand Prix to extend F1 championship lead
Mercedes driver won his sixth GP of 2026 as championship rival and teammate George Russell crashes out on first lap.…
‘He’s a war criminal’: Mamdani exploring whether he can arrest Netanyahu if he visits New York
NYC mayor says in Times interview that’s he’s in ‘active conversation’ with city’s law department about the matterNew York City mayor Zohran Mamdani h…
Israel uses law to destroy Palestinian education in East Jerusalem
Legislation recently passed by the Knesset is meant to dismantle the Palestinian education system in East Jerusalem.…
Who controls football in Palestine?
For Palestinians fighting Israeli occupation, football has never been just a game.…
Iran attacks US Gulf allies, causing a fire at Kuwait power plant
Kuwait and Bahrain report several rounds of Iranian missile, drone attacks; sirens reportedly sound in Jordan.…
Why is Argentina’s football team so white?
Argentina prepares to face Spain in the World Cup final.…
Antonelli wins to extend lead after Russell crashes out
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli re-established a comfortable championship lead with victory in the Belgian Grand Prix while team-mate George Russell crashed …
Lebanon convicts influencer of smuggling drugs in biscuits
Lebanese food influencer Georges Dib, known as Dr Food, has been sentenced in absentia to life with hard labour.…
Why have India’s Gen Z protesters called for a march to parliament?
After a prominent activist on hunger strike is forcibly removed, organisers announce a march to parliament.…
Iranians suffer from power blackouts during war and heatwave
Collapsing grid, battered by military strikes and chronic underinvestment, leaves Iranians sweltering in the dark.…
Du Plessis makes winning return to UFC with dominant decision over Usman
South African fighter held the middleweight belt from January 2024 until August 2025 when he lost to Chimaev.…
An Israeli paraglider tries to save migrating swifts that nest in the Western Wall
Swifts have nested in Jerusalem's Western Wall since biblical times. Now one Israeli paraglider is trying to save them.…
Gaza cheers for Spain as World Cup final anticipation mounts
Football fans in Gaza express support for Spain in showdown with Argentina, citing Spanish solidarity with Palestinians.…
A final that will define Lamine Yamal's World Cup
Lamine Yamal may not have had a sparkling World Cup but victory for Spain in Sunday's World Cup final would write a very different narrative.…
From settlements to blocked recovery: Israeli strategy taking shape in Gaza
Setting up illegal settlements, erasing cities and obstructing aid serve goal of forcing Palestinians out, analysts say.…
US launches new Iran strikes after two soldiers killed: What’s the latest?
US strikes target Iran's IRGC after two of its soldiers were killed in Jordan, as Tehran attacks Kuwait and Bahrain.…