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U.K. to designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist group
U.K. authorities have linked the IRGC and its proxies to a wave of violent plots on British soil.
What is Japan’s new intelligence agency, and why is Tokyo building it?
Japan plans to launch its first centralised intelligence body with help from Western allies.

''There was no way to get out': Witnesses describe how deadly inferno swept through Bangkok bar
A musician who was performing when the fire broke out says he crawled for the exit - and was thrown from the bar when something exploded.

Ursula von der Leyen pledges EU-wide social media ban for children
European Commission president’s commitment comes after panel of experts calls for restriction for under-13sThe European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, has pledged an …

Heat Waves in Europe Linked to Thousands of Excess Deaths
While the full toll will take months to calculate, death statistics already look substantial compared with historical averages.
Vatican hits back at U.S. claim that Pope Leo speaks as a politician
President Donald Trump's ambassador had sought to portray the pontiff as the political leader of the Holy See. The Vatican swiftly said he is “proclaiming the Gospel.”
What will happen to Trump’s agenda after Lindsey Graham’s death?
Graham, an ex-Trump critic, had turned into staunch supporter of the US president’s domestic and international policies.
The late Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani’s legacy on women’s reform
Qatar's late Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani’s 18-year rule brought pivotal changes towards women empowerment.

Irish police to engage with Jordanian force in murder investigation
The body of Jamey Carney was discovered at a property in Killarney, County Kerry, last week.
Street in Illinois named after murdered Palestinian boy
A street in the US state of Illinois has been named after a six year old Palestinian American boy who was killed.
Iran: Living in limbo between war and ceasefire
Repeated ceasefire violations, contradictory political signals and ongoing emergency measures have fuelled exhaustion, anger and deep uncertainty about the future among many Irani…
Iran: Life in limbo between war and ceasefire
Repeated ceasefire violations, contradictory political signals and the continued presence of emergency measures have created a climate of exhaustion, anger and deep uncertainty ab…

Keystone pipeline operator agrees to pay $26.9m penalty over Kansas oil spill
Proposed legal settlement over 2022 oil spill would resolve allegations that South Bow violated clean water lawsA proposed legal settlement with the US government would require th…
March to July: What’s different as US-Iran fighting escalates again?
With ceasefire in shambles and both sides exchanging tit-for-tat attacks, is the region again plunging into all-out war?

A versatile actor whose roles went far beyond Jurassic Park - Sam Neill dies aged 78
The actor, who has died aged 78, built up a long string of screen credits over a five-decade career.
World Cup: Balogun red and expansion keep FIFA in spotlight
The fallout from Folarin Balogun’s red card continues, as reports suggest the decision was made unilaterally by the chairman of FIFA’s disciplinary committee. Meanwhile, the tourn…

Sudan's paramilitary RSF chief sentenced to death over war crimes
Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo was convicted in absentia along with 15 RSF commanders and allies.
Kenya: What impact will Dangote's new refinery have on the region?
Is Kenya Africa's next major energy hub? A plan from Dangote Industries to build a massive refinery off the country's coast could reshape fuel supply, trade and economic growth ac…

Trump officials accused of stacking top chemical safety board with industry ‘mouthpieces’
Public health advocates warn of conflicts of interests and say panel likely to provide justification for key rollbacksThe Trump administration has stacked a top chemical safety bo…

Young men report more ‘sextortion’ than any other age group, Australia’s online safety watchdog says
In six months last year, more than 2,000 such complaints were made to eSafetyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA new report by Australia’s online safety r…

'Hero, legend, sweetheart': Tributes to Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill, who has died aged 78
Friends, politicians and fellow film stars remember Neill following his "sudden and unexpected" death.
