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Ex-wife of Dubai ruler's nephew missing, says lawyer

British lawyer David Haigh lost contact with Zeynab Javadli on Tuesday and the BBC has been told her home in Dubai is…

Visa and Mastercard to Halt Operations in Cuba Following Sweeping US Sanctions

The Central Bank of Cuba announced that the interruption of the credit companies’ activities was linked to the…

Dutch police investigate suspected drugging and sexual assault of multiple women

Police raided the suspects' homes after tip-offs from German and UK authorities.

Chinese spies are using LinkedIn to lure Westerners into sharing sensitive information

The advisory warns that Chinese spies are using public job search platforms to recruit people with access to non-public…

Hezbollah rejects renewed ceasefire agreed by Israel and Lebanon

The United States announced the ceasefire agreement on Wednesday night following a fresh round of talks.

Trump hits back at 'unpatriotic' vote after House rebukes him over Iran

The lower chamber of Congress passed a measure that seeks to halt further military action, in a vote seen as largely…

Kushner-backed luxury resort plan sparks protests in Albania

Demonstrators say the project backed by Donald Trump's son-in-law would harm a protected environment.

British Teenager Wears Russian Sanctions as a Badge of Honor

The Russian government has sanctioned Alexander Browder, a 17-year-old British sixth-former, accusing him of…

Charges dropped against Budapest mayor over 2025 Pride march

Budapest's liberal Mayor Gergely Karacsony had been charged with helping to organise the banned 2025 march.

EU should expand to 40 states – including Canada

Oscar-nominated Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi dies aged 56

The French-Iranian author and illustrator was known for her graphic novel series and Oscar-nominated film.

'Nothing left to chance' for Bayeux Tapestry's journey to London

The 950-year-old work will be as safe "as a baby" during its move to London, French officials say.

Apple, Meta, SpaceX and Coinbase Join DOJ Operation, Shutting Down 1.4 Million Scam Accounts

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Bondi Beach shooting hero charged with domestic assault

Ahmed al Ahmed disarmed one of the alleged shooters during the deadly attack at a Jewish event.

Israeli strikes kill 11 people in Gaza City, medics say

Women and children were among those killed when Israeli aircraft struck at least four residential buildings in several…

Israel’s Tax Disclosure Program Falls Short of Expectations

Israel’s Tax Authority launched a voluntary disclosure program offering immunity from criminal prosecution in August…

Defiance in Beirut's Hezbollah stronghold during fragile ceasefire

BBC correspondent John Sudworth reports from the Beirut stronghold of Hezbollah support, Dahieh.

CFTC Drops No-Deny Policy, Letting Companies Dispute Allegations Publicly

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has rescinded a policy that required defendants to agree not to publicly deny…

Ukraine accused of killing four in occupied Crimea

At least 10 people have been injured in the attacks, according to Russian-backed officials.

US Unveils New Tariff Plan Targeting Dozens of Trading Partners Over Forced Labor Concerns

The Trump administration has launched a new trade initiative that could reshape global commerce in the coming months.

UK media fails to disclose defence sector links in nearly 60% of cases

Missing Sherpa guide found on Mount Everest after 'miracle' self-rescue

Cleaners found Dawa Sherpa crawling towards Base Camp six days after he went missing at a higher altitude.

Trump to nominate Blanche for attorney general on permanent basis

If confirmed by the Senate, Trump's former personal lawyer would become the administration's number one prosecutor.

Heavy gunfire in Somali capital as row over election delay escalates

The opposition has called for protests after the president's term in office was extended by a year.

US House Democrats call for FTC probe into prediction markets

The lawmakers are also asking the FTC for information on whether it has plans to take investigative or enforcement…

Indian film union drops boycott call against Bollywood star Ranveer Singh

The producers of Don 3 had earlier complained that Singh's alleged exit from the film had caused major financial losses.

Robodogs and Black Hawks - How one Mexican city is preparing for the World Cup

BBC’s Will Grant got a first-hand look at security preparations in Monterrey, as the city gets ready to host four…

George Santos Hyped His State of the Union Seat, Then Bet He Wouldn’t Show

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Watch: New footage shows moment Iranian drone struck Kuwait airport

One person was killed and more than 60 injured in the Iranian drone strike on Wednesday.