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US hits Qeshm Island, Pezeshkian signals more diplomacy: Iran war latest
With the first US attack on Qeshm Island since June, Iran and the US are on parallel tracks towards both peace and war.
US conducts series of ‘defensive strikes’ against Iran
The US has carried out a series of ‘defensive strikes’ on Iranian locations near Hormuz, with explosions heard on Qeshm.
Deadly RSF drone attacks reveal deep divisions between Sudan and Ethiopia
Sudan demands UN accountability after devastating drone attacks expose a complex regional crisis.
Senate candidates in Iowa deliver final appeals for midterm elections
Republican candidate Ashley Hinson and Democratic challenger Josh Turek make their final campaign push in Iowa.
At least 73 injured as Russia bombs Ukrainian hospital and power plants
Medical facility was struck by Russian ballistic missiles and aerial bombs overnight.
Lebanon cuts power to public bodies as electricity crisis deepens
Political disputes and war worsen Lebanon's electricity crisis, as experts say deeper reforms are necessary.
US midterm elections live: Polls due to open in test for Trump
The first results are expected on Tuesday, as polls begin to close at 23:00 GMT, but final results might take days.
Tenerife’s Jesus de Miguel dies after on-field collision with goalkeeper
Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel suffered a cardiac arrest after a keeper's challenge in Spanish second division match.
‘It gets better’: Olympic president’s advice for bullying victims
Tell bullies to ‘sod off’. That’s the advice IOC President Kirsty Coventry has for young athletes facing bullying.
Cyclone Murasu makes landfall on India’s eastern coast
Severe cyclonic storm uproots trees and downs power lines, days after another cyclone battered the same region.
Sudan’s displaced return to new challenges in war-battered Khartoum
The capital was one of the first areas to be affected, and one of the worst hit, by the war between the SAF and the RSF.
Surging ICE raids shadow final weeks of California congressional race
Local organisations and representatives say immigration raids have spread fear and uncertainty through communities.
Cricket World Cup: India vs Pakistan gets more ticket requests than final
ICC receives 8.4 million ticket requests for 34,000 seats at the October 10 group stage match in Johannesburg.
Candidates in Kansas urge supporters to mobilise on voting day
Candidates in Kansas urge supporters to mobilise on voting day
Georgia Senate candidates make final appeals ahead of US midterms
Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff and Republican opponent Mike Collins made their final appeals to voters in Georgia.
FIFA to share documents related to World Cup sell-off plan
FIFA Council members may view documents related to Gianni Infantino's doomed plan, but only in person in Zurich
The US midterms will test the limits of Trump’s power
Control of Congress is at stake, but so is the ability of American institutions to withstand presidential pressure.
Two helicopters crash near Everest base camp, killing Indian tourist
Two helicopters have collided while preparing to land in Nepal’s Mount Everest region, killing an Indian tourist.
When will we know the US midterm election results?
The first results are expected on Tuesday as polls begin to close at 23:00 GMT. But final results might take days.
A response to Andy Burnham: We need an apology and reparations
It is good news the British PM is open to calls for an apology. But debt restructuring instead of reparations won’t do.
One dead after two helicopters collide near Mount Everest in Nepal
Authorities have confirmed that a 47-year-old Indian national was killed and two people injured.
Australia’s High Court hears bid to overturn under-16s social media ban
Online giant Reddit and advocacy group Digital Freedom Project argue ban is unconstitutional.
AFC reschedules Asian Cup 2027 in Saudi Arabia amid regional conflict
Start date for AFC Cup 2027 moved from January to December due to ongoing Houthi attacks on host nation Saudi Arabia.
Palestine weekly: Election deadlock meets West Bank sieges, Gaza killings
As Israel grapples with an inconclusive election, Palestinians face West Bank closures and Gaza killings.
How a Harvard dream ended in tragedy for a Pakistani family
A 24-year-old physics graduate dies after her family pays millions to a man who lied about getting her into university.
‘Going hungry’: Garment workers in Bangladesh say wages barely cover needs
Thousands of workers in the world's second-largest apparel exporter have hit the streets to demand better minimum wages.
California’s Bay Area debates data centres ahead of US midterm elections
At least seven Bay Area cities have passed data centre moratoriums, despite the region's reputation as an AI hub.
Texas Senate candidates Paxton and Talarico make final appeals
Texas Senate candidates Ken Paxton (R) and James Talarico (D) made their last appearances before Tuesday’s election.
Israeli forces kill four in Gaza as fifth Palestinian dies of wounds
Nearly 1,600 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since a US-brokered 'ceasefire' took effect in October last year.
What time do polls open and close in the US midterm elections 2026?
The first polls are set to open in Vermont at 5am (10:00 GMT).