Conflict & War
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Apple regains top spot as world’s most valuable company
Apple regained world’s top spot with $4.88 trillion valuation, overtaking Nvidia which saw a 3.5% market value drop.…
The U.S.-Iran battle over the Strait of Hormuz raises risks for global waterways
Recognizing Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz could set a dangerous precedent, with other countries attempting to claim important waterways, an…
Iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell linked to cyclospora outbreak in 5 states
Federal health officials have identified a single supplier of the produce from Mexico that was served in Taco Bell restaurants in five states.…
Burnham says he is 'finalising' cabinet ahead of becoming PM on Monday
The new Labour leader says his government will deliver the biggest change in British politics for 40 years.…
Lauren Laverne diagnosed with blood and bone marrow disorder
The broadcaster reveals she has smouldering myeloma, which can develop into a type of blood cancer.…
Israeli strike on Gaza funeral killed at least seven people, hospital says
Another 22 reportedly wounded while mourning Palestinian killed in Israeli attack earlier the same dayAn Israeli strike on a funeral in the Gaza Strip…
Ukraine suffers port attacks as protests persist over defence shake-up
Russian attacks reportedly kill two Ukrainians aboard foreign vessel in Mykolaiv; two more killed in Kherson and Odesa.…
‘They took our toilet’: How a settlement has squeezed a Palestinian village
An illegal Israeli outpost set up next to Umm al-Khair in West Bank, immediately separating villagers from their land.…
France vs England – World Cup third-place playoff: Prediction, kickoff
Losing semifinalists France and England meet in a playoff for the bronze medal, a day before the World Cup final.…
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson to appeal child sex abuse convictions
His legal team has lodged the paperwork with the Court of Appeal in Belfast.…
Two record-equalling 62s at The Open - and two different reactions
Australia's Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns of the United States both shoot eight-under 62s to equal the lowest rounds in men's major history.…
England could walk off if players racially abused in Argentina
Captain Jamie George says England are considering the prospect of walking off the pitch should any of their players suffer racial abuse against Argent…
Mother of Henry Nowak killer jailed for removing knife from murder scene
Kiran Kaur is jailed after attempting to hide the knife used to kill student Henry Nowak.…
Iran proves it can still inflict damage despite waves of US attacks
Leaked US intelligence report concluded Iran retained 70% of missiles and launchers after 38-day spring campaignIran and the US have been trading blow…
Dismissal of Ukraine’s defence minister highlights wider issues for Zelenskyy
Mykhailo Fedorov, celebrated by many for innovative, tech-driven approach, was sidelined for military old guardThe abrupt dismissal of Ukraine’s youth…
Burnham confirmed as leader of UK’s governing Labour Party, headed for PM
Andy Burnham set to become UK prime minister but faces challenges including the cost of living crisis and two wars.…
First atmosphere found on Earth-like planet in habitable zone of distant star
Researchers have found an Earth-like, rocky planet orbiting within the habitable zone of a distant star with an atmosphere.…
US seeks extradition of wealthy pro-Palestine donor from Spain
Washington's pursuit of James 'Fergie' Chambers for supporting 'terror' seen as a warning to other left-leaning donors.…
Deadly storm leaves half a million without power in Chile
Deadly storm leaves half a million without power in Chile…
‘Offer he can’t refuse’: Is Italy’s mafia law breaking crime or families?
The Italian government can now offer children and wives of mafia bosses a way out of the family business.…
Ukraine ‘cuts off’ Crimea from Russia, plunging it into an energy crisis
Ukraine is ramping up short-, medium- and long-range drone production to bring Russia’s war to a standstill.…
Satellite images show damage inside Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant
Satellite images reveal strikes between July 7 and 12 on Iran’s largest nuclear power plant.…
Pakistani forces kill 24 militants in border raids near Afghanistan
The military said Friday it used intelligence sources to target militants over the previous 24 hours. The operations were in response to attacks by mi…
UN urges probe into deaths in Pakistani-administered Kashmir unrest
Kashmir clashes have killed 31 since June, leading UN rights chief Volker Turk to appeal for calm.…
The Church of England has taken a long-overdue step on Palestine
By agreeing to hear Palestinian Christians, the Synod has begun to confront its history and responsibilities.…
Pele at the Azteca? England in '66? Ranking the best World Cup finals
Pele and Brazil at the Azteca in 1970? Lionel Messi's first World Cup? England winning it on home soil in 1966? BBC Sport attempts to rank the best fi…
Japan passes legislation banning violation of national flag
Critics claim latest element of PM Takaichi's conservative drive threatens free speech, invites political abuse.…
What type of procrastinator are you - and how to fix it now (not later)
The nine types of stalling that researchers say can reveal something deeper about us and why it's not always bad.…
U.S. strikes bridges in Iran, Tehran targets U.S. bases in the Gulf
The U.S. and Iran expanded their targets in the latest round of strikes on Friday, as fighting over the control of the Strait of Hormuz reignites fear…
Photos: When the World Cup came to town
NPR member station photographers captured images of World Cup watch parties outside stadium gates, on street corners and in public parks and squares a…