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US condemns 'unnecessary escalation' after Israeli airstrikes on Syrian airbase

Damascus called the attacks "an unjustified act of aggression" that imperilled regional security.

UAE Pulls Iran Trade Plug as Hormuz Crisis Rattles Global Markets

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"Sabotage": Experts, lawmakers blast RFK Jr. for destroying healthcare research

US healthcare is broken. Under RFK Jr., the research agency working to fix it is, too.

The Indian activist jailed after taking on a luxury hotel plan

An activist's detention has brought under focus a larger battle over land and development around the famed Kaziranga…

Ukrainian drones overwhelm Russian tanks’ new active protection system—for now

Tanks with defensive tech for shooting down drones are still proving vulnerable.

Why has Russia threatened the UK and what happens next?

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said London will continue "to support Ukraine 100%".

Tracking USS Lincoln's months-long mission as concerns about conditions grow

BBC Verify has used satellite imagery to monitor the warship on one of the longest ever US deployments.

Judge swapped in Trump's defamation case against BBC

A judge who was recently nominated by the US president to serve in Florida's federal court will now preside over his…

US announces new sanctions on top ICC figures

The Trump administration has announced new sanctions against the International Criminal Court's president and a senior…

Disney sues FCC and its chair, escalating fight against Trump's chief censor

FCC demands "total capitulation" in Trump censorship campaign, Disney suit says.

US mother begged for help before her children's killings, mother-in-law testifies

Lindsay Clancy has admitted killing her daughter and two sons but has pleaded not guilty to murder, saying she was…

US announces new sanctions on top ICC figures

The Trump administration has vowed to dismantle the international court "brick by brick".

Earthquake rocks Spain's historic Granada, injuring three

A number of buildings and cars are damaged in the historic city, and the world famous Alhambra palace has closed…

And then the men with guns tell you to do it anyway

In February 2011, during Egypt's political revolution, the government forced mobile operators including Vodafone to send…

Diesel Margins Top $100 a Barrel to Reach Record High as Supply Crunch Grows

The United States is about to wake up to the threat from China's space program

One big question: Will China assert territorial rights where its rover explores?

Nigeria influencer arrested after seizure of cocaine worth $28m destined for the UK

Afolabi Kazeem Micheal has not commented on allegations he is linked to a global drug trafficking network.

Disney and ABC sue Trump's media regulator to stop early licence renewal

The network accuses the administration of retaliating against ABC because it "disapproves of what ABC broadcasts".

Pakistan top court orders ex-PM Imran Khan be moved to hospital from jail

Imran Khan has been imprisoned since 2023 on corruption charges which he says were politically motivated.

Ukraine appeals to FIA to overturn Russia inclusion

Ukraine's government appeals against FIA's decision to welcome back Russian and Belarussian drivers.

Brazil's President Lula hails oil discovery near Amazon river

Environmentalists have heavily criticised the exploratory drilling in the sea off the mouth of the Amazon.

USD to INR Today: Rupee, Brent Crude, and EUR/INR Signal a Bigger Risk for Indian Markets

The Indian rupee is once again under pressure amid rising crude oil prices, changing global currency markets, and…

Kariba ferry death toll rises to 93, making it Zimbabwe's deadliest transport disaster

Recovery efforts continue in what is the country's deadliest transport disaster.

Nasdaq’s 23-Hour Trading Plan Could Narrow Crypto’s 24/7 Advantage

Nasdaq will add overnight U.S.

SEBI Warns Against Live Trading Tips: How Indian Investors Can Spot Risky Trading Advice

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has recently raised concerns over live trading tips and real-time…

Ethics Probe Resumes After Pro-Crypto Farage Wins By-Election

Nigel Farage’s Clacton byelection win immediately restarted a paused ethics probe into his undeclared financial gift…

Zambia's president wins second term with 60% of the vote

Hakainde Hichilema says he was “truly humbled” by the victory and promised to work for all Zambians.

Indian student leader ends hunger strike after 16 days

Devendra Nath Mahto was part of a larger protest which began weeks ago, demanding exam reforms in Jharkhand state.

China censors public mourning as it holds former premier's funeral

While hailing Zhu’s legacy, authorities are wary that the nostalgia could lead to criticisms of Xi’s rule.