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Why India’s deadly dengue crisis is now no longer confined to the monsoons
Experts warn that rising temperatures, erratic rainfall and rapid urbanisation have transformed the seasonal disease.…
Iran war day 104: Iran says it attacks US bases after American strikes
Iran says it launched retaliatory strikes on US bases in the region after America launched new attacks inside Iran.…
Lightning stops play: how electrical storms could disrupt the World Cup
Under US rules, even a distant strike can suspend a game – and some will take place in Florida, the thunderstorm stateHot weather will be a major conc…
Home Office contractor investigates claims of staff racism and hate speech
Whistleblowers from Mitie allege some employees have made offensive remarks or liked abusive social media postsOne of the government’s key contractors…
Funerals held after deadly Pakistani strikes in Afghanistan
Hundreds gathered in eastern Afghanistan for the funerals of civilians killed in Pakistani airstrikes.…
One in 70 people worldwide is forcibly displaced: UNHCR
At least 117.8 million people worldwide remain forcibly displaced due to conflict, violence, human rights abuses and per…
Middle East crisis live: US and Iran trade strikes again, after Trump warns Tehran will ‘pay the price’ for stalled talks
US launches second round of airstrikes on Iran, and Tehran responds by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and JordanUS strikes Iran for second day, as ceasefir…
Anti-immigrant protesters clash with police, torch car at Belfast rally
Anti-immigrant demonstrators rallied for another day in Belfast, Northern Ireland, lighting a car on fire.…
Dahiyeh crowds rally in favour of Iranian support against Israel
Dahiyeh crowds rally in favour of Iranian support against Israel.…
Which World Cup teams, players and officials were denied US visas, entry?
Top Somali referee Omar Artan latest victim of stringent US travel policies after Iranian squad's visas were delayed.…
Maasai women turn drought into income through fodder farming in Tanzania
As drought kills livestock, Maasai women are turning drought-resistant grass into animal feed and income.…
FIFA boss tells critics to ‘relax’ over Somali referee deportation
FIFA boss tells critics to ‘relax’ over Somali referee deportation…
Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz following US strikes
Iranian officials say the Strait of Hormuz has been closed in response to US strikes.…
Hegseth: Guantanamo Bay prisoners ‘should have been executed’
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the prisoners of the US at Guantanamo Bay ‘should have been executed’.…
Trump’s claim of escorting oil through Hormuz won’t ease crisis
Trump’s claim of escorting oil through Hormuz won’t ease crisis…
US bombs Iran after Trump threat, Tehran closes Hormuz Strait to all ships
Explosions hit Qeshm Island, ports along Strait of Hormuz after Trump threatens to hit Iran 'very hard'.…
Iran war live: US launches attacks on ‘multiple’ Iranian targets
Tehran remains defiant amid US attacks, orders complete closure of Strait of Hormuz to all vessels.…
FBI seizing evidence at California plant where chemical tank overheated
Federal authorities served a search warrant on Wednesday at a Southern California aerospace facility where a chemical tank overheated last month, forc…
Trial begins for man accused of sparking Palisades Fire in California
Prosecutors say man deliberately started blaze that became one of the most destructive wildfires in Los Angeles history.…
The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.…
Which World Cup Cup stars have roots near you?
Which World Cup stars have roots near you? Find out with our interactive lookup tool…
Canada introduces bill to ban social media for children under 16
The bill also aims to make AI chatbots safer by establishing a digital regulator to set safety standards.…
Mike Ashley's Frasers offers £1.73bn to buy all of Hugo Boss
The retail group already owns just over a quarter of the German fashion brand but wants to buy the rest of it.…
U.S. military says it's striking 'multiple targets' in Iran in 2nd day of renewed fire
The escalating attacks threatened to derail efforts to end the war, with President Trump warning that Tehran would "pay the price" for stalled negotia…
'Second night of unrest' and 'Yes we Kansas'
A second night of unrest in Northern Ireland following the knife attack in Belfast continues to dominate Thursday's papers.…
Water cannon fired in latest disorder after Belfast knife attack
Riot police came under sustained attack from a group throwing bricks, bottles and pieces of wood at a major roundabout to the north-west of Belfast.…
Ronaldo misses big chances in Portugal’s World Cup warmup win over Nigeria
Portugal beat Nigeria 2-1 as Pedro Neto and Francisco Conceicao net, but Cristiano Ronaldo scuffs golden chances.…
Infantino could have stood up for the World Cup - but he said 'chill, relax'
Gianni Infantino faced the media for the first time in three years, but he did little to convince that Fifa has lost its grip on the organisation of t…
Somali World Cup referee denied U.S. entry, hailed as hero at home
A World Cup dream denied — Somali referee Omar Artan receives a hero's welcome at home after being blocked from entering the United States and taking …
US Defence Secretary Hegseth pledges strikes on ‘key facilities’ in Iran
US Central Command has described the attacks as a result of 'Iran’s unwarranted and continued aggression'.…