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Iran military warns US against Strait of Hormuz ‘interference’
Iran's military has warned it will not allow the United States to ‘interfere’ in the management of the Strait of Hormuz.
Artist sews names of Gaza children killed by Israel into gown
Welsh artist Diana Williams stitched the names of 300 babies killed by Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza into a gown.
What do Israeli settler attacks on Americans reveal?
Recent attacks on international journalists and a US congressman have once again put a spotlight on settler violence.
Gaza man builds roadside library from books buried in rubble
Bookseller Mohammad Saad lost his son, his home, and his bookstore in the aftermath of Israel’s war on Gaza.
US keeping the Strait of Hormuz open is ‘a massive force problem’
Former NATO analyst says Trump's push for a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz would mean a huge military operation.
World pays tribute to Qatar’s Father Emir
From Gaza to India, this is how the world paid tribute to Qatar's Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.

Trump reinstates Iran port blockade and vows 20% charge on cargo passing through Hormuz
The US president also says Washington will impose a 20% charge on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.
Twelve US states sue Paramount to block Warner Bros merger
The states claim the $110bn acquisition would limit competition in the TV and film industries.
UK arrests 12 over extreme right-wing ‘terror’ threat to Muslim event
Arrests come against a backdrop of rising racial tensions and hate crimes across Britain.
Lawmakers demand Pentagon release findings from probe of Iran school strike
By Phil Stewart and Idrees AliWASHINGTON, July 13 (Reuters) - Democratic senators led by Kirsten Gillibrand called on Monday for President Donald Trump's administration to disclos…
Spanish PM visits site of deadly wildfire
Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez met with firefighters and emergency crews who battled a wildfire in Almeria.
US judge voids Trump’s IRS settlement, alleges self-dealing
Judge rules that US president, Department of Justice misused courts in settlement that led to 'anti-weaponization' fund.
UK designates IRGC as terrorist organisation
The UK government has designated Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation under new powers.
US to begin enforcing maritime blockade on Iran on Tuesday
LONDON, July 13 (Reuters) - The U.S. military will begin enforcing a maritime blockade on Iran on Tuesday, the U.S. Navy-led Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) said on Monda…
Locked exits, burning decor: inside Bangkok’s deadly pub fire
Survivors recount the horror after a deadly blaze engulfed a popular pub on a busy street in Bangkok.
FIFA World Cup: Five biggest controversies of the 2026 tournament
Football's 2026 World Cup has been full of controversies - Al Jazeera breaks down the five most significant.
Trump administration vows to ‘disable’ International Criminal Court
US State Department ups pressure campaign on international tribunal, threatening allies who support investigations.
UK to list Iran’s IRGC as ‘terror’ threat
London debuts new powers targeting state proxies after accusing Iranian outfit of engineering anti-Semitic attacks.

Israel sets October date for first elections since Hamas attacks in 2023
Vote will allow Israelis to pass judgment on Benjamin Netanyahu and his handling of conflicts in Gaza and IranMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesIsrael will hold national ele…
UN shipping agency opposes fees for any strait, after Trump plans Hormuz charge
LONDON, July 13 (Reuters) - The U.N.'s shipping agency said on Monday that it opposes fees on ships passing through maritime waterways but would await more details after U.S. Pres…
How Lyhanna’s murder case is shedding light on child abuse in France
The rape and murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna exposed years of alleged police and judicial failures in France.

Israel courted Iran’s former hardline president for post-regime role, reports claim
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad reportedly wooed by Mossad agents after distancing himself from KhameneiMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesIsrael tried to recruit Iran’s intensely anti-Z…
Staff at DR Congo Ebola centre strike as virus continues spreading
Walkout over late payments comes as public health officials confirm that the virus has reached two more provinces.
Israeli guards injure Palestinian leader Barghouti with rubber bullet: family
Israeli prison guards shot jailed Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti in the leg with a rubber bullet last week, his family said Monday, an incident denied by Israeli prison autho…
Bangkok pub fire kills 27, wounds dozens: What we know
The blaze – one of Thailand’s worst in recent history – also injured more than 70 people, many of them critically.
Iranian-born engineer convicted in US of exporting technology to Iran
By Nate RaymondBOSTON, July 13 (Reuters) - An Iranian-born engineer was convicted on Monday of U.S. charges that he conspired to illegally export technology with potential applica…
Trump’s Hormuz playbook echoes Iran’s attempts to monetize waterway
On Monday, Trump declared that the United States would become the "guardian" of the strategic waterway, reimpose a blockade on Iranian shipping and seek reimbursement equivalent t…
Trump says US reinstates Iran blockade, will be 'paid' for guarding Hormuz
President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States was reinstating its blockade of Iranian ports and "taking over" the Strait of Hormuz, where it would levy charges on ship…
EU unveils $1bn fund for Gaza war recovery
The scheme falls critically short of the $71bn reportedly needed for Gaza's recovery over the next 10 years.
Turkey, Egypt expand military ties with cooperation frameworks: What to know
Increasing defense cooperation between Ankara and Cairo comes as Turkey seeks to offset the expanding Greek-Cypriot-Israeli alignment in the Eastern Mediterranean.