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Viral finger-clicker suspended as cricket storm remains in global spotlight
Saltburn's amateur cricketer at centre of cheating allegations that grabbed global headlines is suspended by club.
War and shortages push Gaza hospitals to breaking point
Gaza’s collapsing health system leaves dialysis patients, amputees and trauma survivors without vital care.
US launches ‘powerful’ strikes on Iran after Jordan attack
The US has bombed multiple cities across southern Iran in what Central Command described as a ‘heavy wave of strikes’.
Evo Morales defiant after new Bolivia arrest warrant
Bolivia's former president is being investigated 'for armed uprising' against the state, among other things.
Rescue operation in Argentina to free more than 100 snow-trapped tourists
Emergency services have rescued more than 100 tourists, trapped by a snowstorm in Argentina.
‘Like volcanic ash falling’: Inside Aeon mall after Japan’s earthquake
Japanese PM Takaichi says 'race against time' to rescue those trapped in the mall and others affected by the quake.
US launches another round of attacks on Iran
Targets across southern Iran hit, including on strategic Qeshm Island.
Israeli strikes leave buildings burning in Gaza City
Israeli strikes have displaced dozens of families in Gaza City's Shati refugee camp.
Dramatic sea rescue as firefighters die on the Greek island of Crete
The Greek Coast Guard is rescuing people trapped by rapidly spreading wildfires on the island of Crete.
Why did Anthony Fauci invoke the Fifth Amendment? Senate hearing explained
The former top US health official invoked the amendment as Republicans questioned him over COVID-19.
Living with fear: Inside a southern Lebanon village divided by Israel
Southern Lebanon’s Mansouri village is divided by Israel's Yellow Line, a military boundary separating area it occupies.
After a deadly raid, a displaced Nigerian mother finds a lifeline in sewing
After losing her husband and two children, Safiya now fears losing the fragile future she rebuilt.
Japan turns to Canadian crude as Asia feels Hormuz supply pinch
Uncertainty over crude oil supplies via the Strait of Hormuz is pushing Asian states towards Canada's TMX crude oil.
Trump pushes fighter jet sale to Turkiye despite Israeli opposition
US President Donald Trump has again signalled support for selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkiye.
Trump cuts WHO off from Gavi vaccine alliance funding
Decision follows long-running feud between Trump and UN group.
Russian ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv come after Zelenskyy’s warning
Returning from the US, Zelenskyy says Ukraine's safety depends on allies’ willingness to provide anti-missile defences.
Iran war live: Trump threatens to hit ‘very hard’ over strikes on Jordan
Threat comes as Iranian media report that four Iranians were killed in joint US-Saudi attacks in Iraq.
Saudi Arabia seeks international coalition against Houthis in Red Sea
Riyadh seeks partners to safeguard shipping in Red Sea as strikes on energy tankers expand, pushing oil prices higher.
Nicaragua’s Daniel Ortega aims to bar ‘traitors’ from future elections
Ortega has overseen a sweeping crackdown on civil society in Nicaragua and concentrated power in his own hands.
Israel slams Canada for statement opposing West Bank settlement expansion
Canada says that illegal settlements in occupied Palestinian territory undermine 'peace, security and stability'.
Trump appeals $83.3m E Jean Carroll civil verdict to US Supreme Court
The Department of Justice has issued separate filings in support of Trump's case to toss the defamation award.
Iraq calls Saudi-US attacks ‘flagrant violation of sovereignty’
Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi cancels first official trip to Saudi Arabia in protest.
Sam Altman meets lawmakers on back of OpenAI agents hacking companies
US President Donald Trump says he is considering 'AI controls' following OpenAI's disclosure.
Is Fifa selling parts of the World Cup to private investors?
This week Fifa announced it will form a new subsidiary company to run part of the World Cup and offer a 20% stake.
Myanmar court sentences activists to 37 years over election protest
Nine activists face prison terms of up to 37 years for protesting the military-backed December elections.
FIFA charges Argentina after World Cup final brawl with Spain
FIFA hits Argentina with World Cup charges for scuffle after final with Spain and 'Malvinas' banner after England game.
Trump threatens Iran strikes after attack on US base in Jordan
”It’s our turn.” President Donald Trump says the US will hit Iran “very hard” following an attack on US forces in Jordan
Videos show aftermath of US-Saudi strikes on Iraq PMF bases
US and Saudi forces launched coordinated airstrikes targeting Iran-backed Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) bases
Trump’s attorney general pick faces possible Republican roadblock
Todd Blanche, Trump's former defence lawyer, has faced scrutiny over his alleged loyalty to the US president.
Algeria elects first-ever woman speaker of parliament
Khalida Boufedeche of the National Liberation Front has become the first-ever woman speaker of Algeria’s parliament.