Conflict & War
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Two US troops killed and one missing in Jordan following Iran attack
The announcement comes after Jordan said it intercepted 10 Iranian missiles fired into its airspace overnight into Saturday.…
Armed groups attack Malian military convoy in Gao region
Mali says counterattack under way as rebels claim they inflicted 'human losses' and 'material damage' on troops.…
Woman killed while asleep with baby ‘was my world’, sister tells BBC
Kirandeep Kaur, killed as she slept with her baby and husband, leaves behind a 'devastated' family in India.…
What to expect after the US reimposes naval blockade on Iran’s ports?
Pressure is expected to build on the Iranian public, as well as global energy markets due to the US blockade.…
Belgium bans imports from Israeli settlements in occupied Palestine
The move comes as EU foreign ministers remain deadlocked over a bloc-wide ban on illegal settlement trade.…
Iran attacks US allies in Middle East in second week of renewed conflict
Kuwait says civilian sites and infrastructure targeted, Jordan downs missiles and sirens sound in Bahrain as Iran responds to US strikesIran launched …
Plumes of smoke rise over Kuwait after repeated Iranian attacks
Towering plumes of smoke rose over Kuwait after Iranian strikes hit multiple locations in Mangaf.…
Venezuela quake death toll tops 5,000 as IMF releases emergency aid
IMF releases £346m in emergency funds as new details emerge about the disaster response.…
Iraq signs 48 deals with US companies during PM’s visit to Washington
The deals include rebuilding the long-defunct Iraq-Syria crude oil pipeline, which could bypass the Strait of Hormuz.…
Doctors question evidence behind Pentagon plan for testosterone screening
Pete Hegseth announced that soldiers aged 30 and older in the US military will be screened for low testosterone The US defense secretary, Pete Hegset…
Death toll from Uganda school bus crash rises to 24
Three more pupils died after Uganda’s school bus crash, raising the death toll to 23 students and one adult.…
Ukrainian strikes hit Russian logistics center
Ukrainian strikes hit Russian logistics center…
Iran accuses US of striking critical infrastructure as war intensifies
The conflict has been escalating since US President Donald Trump declared 10 days ago the peace deal with Iran is over.…
The Bronze Final - the unwanted tie or a match with a 'golden layer'?
Why does the Fifa World Cup Bronze Final still exist?…
Why is it so hard for the U.S. to win wars?
U.S. presidents have promised short, decisive wars in Afghanistan, Iraq and Iran. All have proved much more difficult than advertised and fallen far s…
India’s salt workers: The human cost of the world’s most popular seasoning
101 East investigates the supply chain behind India’s booming salt industry.…
India achieves milestone with launch of first private-sector orbital rocket
PM Narendra Modi says successful launch will 'encourage countless youngsters to dream bigger and innovate fearlessly'.…
Opinion: The continued courage of Captain Sully
Retired pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger is known for safely landing an airplane on the Hudson River in 2009. This week, he announced that he has Al…
Indian police forcibly hospitalise activist after 20-day hunger strike
Police said protesters tried to stop them from seizing Sonam Wangchuk, causing a 'slight commotion'.…
Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia kill at least 8, wound dozens
Russian officials say strikes on retailer's warehouses caused civilian casualties; Kyiv says sites used to make drones.…
Teen stuck on M25 for eight hours on first drive
Beatrix was one of many drivers stuck in miles-long queues on the motorway following a crash.…
Life after Kane - are England facing a false nine future?
Are England facing the prospect of using a false nine up front once record scorer Harry Kane calls time on his international career?…
8 killed and more than 60 wounded in Ukrainian drone attack on Russian regions
Kyiv's forces are continuing their aerial campaign against energy infrastructure and military targets inside Russia, aiming to undermine Moscow's war …
The 2000s called. They want their digital camera back
Why are people who weren't born 25 years ago snapping up the digital camera of that era? Blame Taylor Swift, trend cycles, childhood nostalgia and sma…
Russian online retail warehouses hit by deadly Ukrainian strikes
Drones targeted Wildberries facilities near Moscow and in Tambov. Ukraine's leader called them "major logistics facilities" supplying "sanctioned comp…
All Blacks punish Ireland in dominant Eden Park win
Ruthless New Zealand score five tries to overwhelm Ireland and preserve their 32-year unbeaten run at Eden Park in a largely one-sided Nations Champio…
Argentina’s New York fans share hopes before 2026 World Cup final
Argentinians in Queens hold on to football tradition, as new communities grow support the national team in NYC.…
Laos says it can't determine cause of tourist deaths linked to methanol
Officials say they have no evidence of poisoning over the 2024 deaths because autopsies were not conducted.…
Why is Trump risking midterm disaster by resuming an already unpopular war with Iran?
Less than a month after hailing a ceasefire, Trump resumed strikes on Iran, a move experts warn could prolong the war and hurt Republicans ahead of mi…
Burnham to announce plans for new North Sea oil and gas drilling
Drilling has become a controversial topic for the Labour party after the 2024 manifesto pledged to not issue new licenses.…