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Cluster munitions kill, wound over 1,000 globally in 2025
The 1,063 global casualties in 2025 one of the highest annual tolls on record, a report has found.
Conflict over Taiwan would be disastrous, de facto US ambassador warns
The United States remains Taiwan's main international backer and arms supplier despite lack of formal diplomatic ties.
US reading scores hit near-25-year low in latest global assessment
Scores among US 15-year-olds dropped 14 points from 2022, as the Trump administration pushes for 'school choice'.
‘Energiser’ or ‘circus’: US voters weigh in on Trump’s midterm convention
The atypical event underscores the significance of Texas, long a Republican stronghold, in November's midterm elections.
Sharpeville massacre, 66 years on: Families still wait for justice
More than six decades after police opened fire on protesters, survivors and relatives are taking their fight to court.
Anti-AfD protesters rally in Cologne after far-right election win
Thousands of protesters rallied in Cologne against the AfD after the far-right group's election victory.
Marco Rubio says US seeks more economic and security ties in Latin America
The US secretary of state visits Colombia, Ecuador and Peru in a bid to enhance cooperation with right-wing allies.
US attacks 5 Iranian oil tankers, Iran retaliates with strikes on Jordan
US military says it struck the five Iranian tankers after IRGC targeted a US warship twice in two days.
Suspected smugglers on trial over deadliest migrant tragedy in France
Paris trial begins over deadly Channel tragedy, with 14 facing charges for manslaughter.
Iran war live: US hits Iranian tankers, IRGC attacks US base in Jordan
Iran's IRGC urges crews to leave tankers in Kuwait and Bahrain, warning it will target ships following US attack.
US increases pressure on Iran with sanctions targeting aviation sector
Trump administration has sought to isolate Tehran through a raft of measures meant to squeeze the country's economy.
Mamdani releases records on toxic air in New York after 9/11 attacks
The New York City mayor said the document release shows victims were 'lied to' about health impacts from the attacks.
The Map Was Lying To You: Why the UN Just Changed How We See Africa
For 450 years, the world's most-used map has made Africa look smaller than it really is.
Napoli vs Arsenal: Champions League – prediction, teams, lineups
Napoli has issues in midfield for its Champions League opener against Arsenal, but hope to recover Serie A winning form.
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid: Champions League – preview, teams, prediction
Andoni Iraola looks to build on his first win as Liverpool manager in tough game against Diego Simeone's Atletico.
What we know about masked anti-migrant protesters in the UK
Hundreds of masked men shut down UK ports over the weekend.
Protesters, police clash in Albania over Trump-linked project
Albanians have protested for over 100 days against a planned luxury hotel linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump.
Haaland to the double as Manchester City beat Porto in Champions League
Ayyoub Bouaddi debuts for Manchester City, but Erling Haaland stars in a 2-0 win in Porto.
What the UK ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements really means
Israel has announced that it’s shutting down the UK Consulate in occupied East Jerusalem after a new ban on its goods.
US warns Ford over ties with Chinese firms amid tensions
US officials criticise Ford’s partnerships with Chinese firms CATL, Geely, and BYD over security risks.
Real Madrid beat Inter Milan as Mbappe goal sets Mourinho’s men on way
Kylian Mbappe opens the scoring but Real Madrid fail to convince in 2-1 Champions League win against Inter Milan.
Hundreds of flights delayed, cancelled after UK air traffic control glitch
Air traffic control provider NATS under scrutiny after technical fault disrupts UK air traffic.
US forces sink vessel ‘linked to Ecuador criminal gang’
The US military says it intercepted and sank a floating refueling station in the eastern Pacific.
Dembele, Mbappe, Kane and Yamal top Ballon d’Or shortlist
Ballon d'Or Ousmane Dembele among favourites, with Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane, as 2026 shortlist named.
Police bodycam captures Russian missile strike on Kyiv
Bodycam video has captured the moment a Russian missile struck near police in Ukraine’s capital Kiev
Brazil Supreme Court rift deepens as justice suspends federal police chief
Allegations of misconduct between two justices threaten to pull court into political battles ahead of upcoming election.
Head of Smithsonian museums announces he will be stepping down
The US institution is under pressure from the Trump administration to change how it portrays the country's history.
Hundreds of UK flights disrupted by air traffic control glitch
A technical issue in the UK’s air traffic control system disrupted flights at major airports.
Mamdani says 9/11 illnesses killed more than attacks did
Mamdani says 9/11 illnesses killed more than attacks did
Fourteen on trial over deadliest English Channel crossing on record
Fourteen men are on trial over the 2021 deaths of 31 migrants while attempting to cross the English Channel.