Conflict & War
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Al Jazeera bids farewell to founder Sheikh Hamad
Al Jazeera bids farewell to founder Sheikh Hamad…
US and Iran exchange fire and disagree on whether strait of Hormuz is open | First Thing
Tehran says latest US attacks have ‘rendered futile’ diplomatic efforts of last few months. Plus, hit song in Australia prompts speculation about use …
UK to list Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorist organisation
Home Office announces ban on support for Iranian military group in escalation of diplomatic tensions with TehranThe UK will list Iran’s Islamic Revolu…
Ann Widdecombe death: counter-terrorism police take over investigation
Officers say decision made after ‘new information and evidence has come to light’Counter-terrorism police are now leading the investigation into the d…
UK proscribes Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Shabana Mahmood will use new powers to ban support for the group, which has been linked to death threats and intimidation on British soil.…
India complete historic Test victory
Sneh Rana takes the wicket of Sophie Ecclestone to complete India's 270-run victory over England in the historic first women's Test at Lord's.…
The U.S.-Iran ceasefire grows more distant. And, Congress faces a consequential week
The U.S. and Iran exchanged fire over the weekend amid tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. And, Congress returns from recess facing tight deadlines.…
EU countries consider sanctions on trade from illegal Israeli settlements
Pressure from EU member states to impose sanctions has increased in recent months amid escalating settler violence.…
Weather tracker: Unusually warm rivers affect French nuclear power plants
High temperatures and below average rainfall put pressure on waterways used to cool reactorsAbove average temperatures combined with below average rai…
In Wales, an artist sews names of Gaza’s infant victims on christening gown
Diana Williams embroiders names of 300 babies killed by Israel on gown, an evocative work she hopes will reach New York.…
‘It’s expensive’: Syria’s electricity has improved, but challenges remain
Damascus residents say state-supplied power has noticeably improved recently but complain about the cost of energy.…
Hollywood blockbusters and arthouse films: Sam Neill's best-known roles in pictures
The beloved actor's career ranged from box office blockbusters to thrillers and award-winning dramas.…
Amber Davies calls out audience member for filming Legally Blonde performance
The ex-Love Islander says she asked for the theatregoer, who was sitting in the front row, to be kicked out.…
Explosions and large fires following Ukrainian attacks on Russia
Explosions and large fires following Ukrainian attacks on Russia…
Suspect in Ann Widdecombe murder seen on CCTV getting into car with object
The man, dressed in a white shirt and shorts, can be seen getting into a red car outside a house in Rotherham in the footage.…
Zaghari-Ratcliffe condemns Iran’s ‘cruel’ rearrest of wildlife activist couple
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was in prison with Sepideh Kashani, who worked with husband Houman Jokar to save Asiatic cheetahNazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe ha…
Typhoon Bavi pummels China’s eastern coast
Dramatic video captured the moment waves caused by Typhoon Bavi slammed into a house in China’s Zhejiang province.…
US and Iran trade strikes as ceasefire comes under growing strain
Iran's IRGC says it attacked sites linked to the US military in Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman after latest US bombardment.…
Witnesses recall how a deadly inferno erupted at a 'maze-like' bar in Bangkok
The tragic blaze on Monday has reinforced calls for authorities to strengthen fire safety standards.…
How federal prison guards stop lawsuits before they start
Prisoners are allowed to file complaints about mistreatment — but doing so often comes with retaliation. That's according to an investigation by NPR a…
New Iran strikes on Gulf as US attacks escalate: What we know
Iran targets its Gulf neighbours in third round of tit-for-tat attacks with US in a week.…
Morning news brief
The U.S. strikes Iran for a third weekend as Iran retaliates by hitting Gulf nations, Sen. Lindsey Graham died Saturday at the age of 71, Congress ret…
I passed my Grade 8 piano exam with one hand
Freya Terris' achievement has inspired music exam board ABRSM to publish a new syllabus for one hand.…
More than 2,700 deaths in UK linked to May, June heatwaves
The UK has experienced two record heatwaves this year, with temperatures reaching 35.1C in May and 37.7C in June.…
Macron hosts Zelenskyy, Starmer and Merz for Ukraine talks – Europe live
French president hosts ‘coalition of the willing’ in Paris amid hopes that Ukraine’s recent advances could force Putin towards negotiationsFrench pres…
Wildfire expected to spread due to heatwave as 36 homes evacuated
The blaze broke out near Conwy Mountain and the Sychnant Pass in Conwy county on Sunday.…
Iran launches attacks on American military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait after fresh US strikes – Middle East crisis live
US military says it hit dozens of Iranian sites in strikes on Monday while UN chief warns that a return to full-scale fighting would be ‘catastrophic’…
In Iran, Pezeshkian will be the scapegoat for the failed MoU
Putting all the blame on the Iranian president covers up tensions between competing factions in Tehran.…
Kimmit: Renewed US-Iran fighting could reignite wider regional conflict
Retired US General Mark Kimmitt warns renewed attacks in the Strait of Hormuz could push the US and Iran…
‘We should be dead’: Perth’s Indigenous community felt ignored after alleged Invasion Day bombing attempt, inquiry told
Police were told of unspecified threats before the 26 January rally but did not meet with organisers until after, parliamentary inquiry into racism to…