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Iran vows retaliation for US strikes as Israel keeps up attacks

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Tehran threatened on Monday to inflict "serious" damage in retaliation for US strikes on the Islamic republic's nuclear …

Russian drone and missile barrage on Kyiv kills seven

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Ukraine said on Monday that Russia had fired dozens of drones and missiles at the country, killing seven in Kyiv.

'Noble to attend': Budapest prepares for 'banned' Pride march

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Defiant about potential fines after police declared a ban, organisers and volunteers are working to ensure Saturday's …

Oasis: from clash to cash

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Fifteen years after their explosive split, British music legends Liam and Noel Gallagher are reuniting for an Oasis tour …

Man City hit six to reach Club World Cup last 16, Real Madrid win with 10 men

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Manchester City hit Al Ain for six on Sunday to secure a place in the last 16 of the Club World Cup after Real Madrid …

Iran vows retaliation after US strikes on nuclear sites

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Aerial assaults raged between Iran and Israel early Monday, while Tehran vowed retaliation over the bunker-buster bombs …

'Massive' Russian attack on Kyiv kills at least five: Ukraine

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Ukraine said Monday that "another massive attack" on the capital Kyiv killed at least five people, a day after the …

Groundbreaking Vera Rubin Observatory reveals first images

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The team behind the long-awaited Vera Rubin Observatory in Chile published their first images on Monday, revealing …

Man City demolish Al Ain to reach Club World Cup last 16

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Manchester City booked their place in the Club World Cup last 16 with an emphatic 6-0 rout of Al Ain in Atlanta on …

Ukraine says 'massive' Russian attack on Kyiv

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Ukraine said Monday that "another massive attack" on Kyiv killed at least one person, a day after the country's top …

Thunder beat injury-hit Pacers in game seven to win NBA title

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The Oklahoma City Thunder crowned a dazzling season with an NBA title on Sunday, pulling away relentlessly in the second …

Bone collectors: searching for WWII remains in Okinawa

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Trekking through mud and rocks in Japan's humid Okinawan jungle, Takamatsu Gushiken reached a slope of ground where …

Girls shouldn't shout?: Women break the mould at French metal festival

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Women artists are pushing back against gender stereotypes at the French heavy metal festival Hellfest, where men have …

Indian activists seek to save child brides

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When wedding season comes in India, the phone of child rights activist Tatwashil Kamble never stops ringing with appeals …

Ukraine says 'massive' Russian drone attack on Kyiv

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Ukraine said Monday "another massive attack" on Kyiv by Russian drones was underway, a day after the country's top …

Iran threatens US bases in response to strikes on nuclear sites

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Iran on Sunday threatened US bases in the Middle East after massive air strikes that Washington said had destroyed …

Suicide attack on Damascus church kills at least 22

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A shooting and suicide bombing at a Damascus church during a packed service on Sunday killed at least 22 people, …

Queen's champion Alcaraz in the groove ahead of Wimbledon

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Carlos Alcaraz warned his Wimbledon rivals that he "feels great" on grass after the world number two defied his own …

NBA Suns trade star forward Kevin Durant to Rockets

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Two-time NBA champion forward Kevin Durant has been traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Houston Rockets for eight …

French police probe fake Disneyland 'marriage' with nine-year-old

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French police were on Sunday probing the circumstances of a bizarre stunt at Disneyland outside of Paris, with a group …

NATO strikes spending deal, but Spain exemption claim risks Trump ire

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NATO on Sunday signed off on a pledge to ramp up defence spending before its upcoming summit, but Madrid insisted it …

Tesla launches long-discussed robotaxi service

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Tesla began offering robotaxi services Sunday in the US city of Austin, Texas, an initial step that Elon Musk's backers …

More than 20 killed in suicide attack on Damascus church

Jun 22 2025

At least 22 people were killed Sunday in a suicide attack on a church in Damascus, authorities said, blaming a member of …

At least 20 killed in suicide attack on Damascus church

Jun 22 2025

At least 20 people were killed Sunday in a suicide attack on a church in Damascus, authorities said, with Syria's …

US says strikes 'devastated' Iran's nuclear program

Jun 22 2025

Unprecedented US strikes have wrecked Iran's nuclear program, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Sunday, though other …

Alcaraz crowned king of Queen's for second time

Jun 22 2025

Carlos Alcaraz clinched his second Queen's Club title as the world number two warmed up for Wimbledon with a 7-5, 6-7 …

US strikes on Iran: what we know

Jun 22 2025

The United States has carried out strikes that caused "extremely severe damage" to three of Iran's nuclear facilities, …

Freed Belarus opposition figure urges Trump to help release all prisoners

Jun 22 2025

Belarus opposition figure Sergei Tikhanovsky, who was released following an appeal from the White House, said Sunday …

US intervention 'devastated' Iran's nuclear programme says Pentagon

Jun 22 2025

A series of unprecedented US strikes against Iran "devastated" its nuclear programme, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth …

Trump says US strikes 'obliterated' Iran nuclear sites

Jun 22 2025

President Donald Trump said US air strikes on Sunday "totally obliterated" Iran's main nuclear sites, with Tehran later …

At least three impacts in Israel during Iran missile attacks, 23 hurt

Jun 22 2025

Three areas of Israel including coastal hub Tel Aviv were hit Sunday morning during waves of Iranian missile attacks, …

Trump says US attack 'obliterated' Iran nuclear sites

Jun 22 2025

President Donald Trump said US air strikes on Sunday "totally obliterated" Iran's main nuclear sites, as Washington …

Utopia and fragile democracy at Art Basel fair

Jun 22 2025

This year's Art Basel, the world's top contemporary art fair, paints a portrait of a troubled planet, with works …

Freed Israeli hostage recounts 484-day nightmare in Gaza

Jun 22 2025

More than four months since his release from Gaza, former hostage Keith Siegel bears the mental scars of 484 days of …

Inter Milan, Dortmund claim first wins at Club World Cup

Jun 22 2025

Inter Milan came from behind to beat Urawa Red Diamonds and knock the Japanese side out of the Club World Cup on …

Panama cuts internet, cell phones in restive province

Jun 22 2025

Panamanian authorities on Saturday partially suspended internet and mobile phone service in a western province where a …

UK PM Starmer says Kneecap should not perform Glastonbury

Jun 22 2025

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday said it was not "appropriate" for Irish group Kneecap to perform at …

Ill Mbappe out of second Real Madrid Club World Cup clash

Jun 22 2025

Ill Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe did not travel to Charlotte for the team's Club World Cup match against Pachuca, …

In New York, Vermeer show reveals art of the love letter

Jun 22 2025

In a special exhibit featuring just three paintings, the Frick Collection in New York is inviting viewers to contemplate …

Tens of thousands join pro-Palestinian marches across Europe

Jun 22 2025

Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in European cities calling for an end to the war in Gaza, hours …

Trump says US 'obliterated' Iran nuclear sites, threatens more

Jun 22 2025

President Donald Trump said US air strikes on Sunday had "completely and totally obliterated" Iran's main nuclear …

Trump says US bombs Iran nuclear sites, joining Israeli campaign

Jun 22 2025

President Donald Trump said the US military launched a "very successful attack" Sunday on three Iranian nuclear sites …

Trump says US launched 'very successful' attack on Iran nuclear sites

Jun 22 2025

President Donald Trump said Saturday the US military has carried out a "very successful attack" on three Iranian nuclear …

Belarus frees jailed opposition leader after appeal from US

Jun 21 2025

Belarus freed top opposition figure Sergei Tikhanovsky and more than a dozen other political prisoners Saturday …

Iran threatens 'more devastating' response to Israel's attacks

Jun 21 2025

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian warned Saturday of a "more devastating" retaliation should Israel's nine-day bombing …

Belarus opposition leader freed from jail after US mediation

Jun 21 2025

Belarus's top jailed opposition leader Sergei Tikhanovsky was freed alongside over a dozen other political prisoners on …

Israel says killed three Iranian commanders in fresh wave of strikes

Jun 21 2025

Israel said Saturday it had killed three more Iranian commanders in its unprecedented bombing campaign against the …

Israel says delayed Iran's presumed nuclear programme by two years

Jun 21 2025

Israel claimed on Saturday it has already set back Iran's presumed nuclear programme by at least two years, a day after …

Trump says Iran has 'maximum' two weeks, dismisses Europe peace efforts

Jun 20 2025

US President Donald Trump said Friday that Iran had a "maximum" of two weeks to avoid possible American air strikes, as …

Wirtz wants to 'win everything' for Liverpool after record move

Jun 20 2025

Florian Wirtz said he wants to win it all at Liverpool after completing a blockbuster move from Bayer Leverkusen on …

Armenia PM hails 'in-depth' talks with Erdogan on 'historic' Turkey visit

Jun 20 2025

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said he held "in-depth" talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul on …

Iran rejects nuclear talks with US before Israeli 'aggression' stops

Jun 20 2025

Iran said Friday it would not resume nuclear negotiations with the United States until Israel halts its attacks, as …

Russia might try to take Ukrainian city of Sumy, Putin says

Jun 20 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday he did not "rule out" his forces attempting to seize the northeastern …

Liverpool bank on 'world-class' Wirtz after record deal

Jun 20 2025

The golden boy of German football is set to become the new prince of the Premier League after Florian Wirtz joined …

UK MPs vote in favour of assisted dying bill in historic step

Jun 20 2025

Britain's parliament took a historic step towards allowing euthanasia on Friday when MPs backed contentious legislation …

Israel warns of 'prolonged' war against Iran

Jun 20 2025

Israel's war against Iran, now in its second week, will be "prolonged", military chief Eyal Zamir said Friday as the …

Armenia PM in talks with Erdogan on 'historic' Turkey visit

Jun 20 2025

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan was meeting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul on a rare visit to …

Iran's nuclear programme: from its origins to today's dispute

Jun 20 2025

A week ago, Israel launched an unprecedented attack against Iran, saying the country was on the verge of developing a …

US singer Chris Brown pleads not guilty in UK assault case

Jun 20 2025

American R&B singer Chris Brown on Friday pleaded not guilty in a UK court to a charge stemming from an alleged London …

European powers meet Iran in Geneva as war with Israel rages

Jun 20 2025

European powers hoped to offer a "diplomatic solution" as they met with Iran in Geneva on Friday, according to French …

Armenia PM to meet Erdogan on 'historic' Turkey visit

Jun 20 2025

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan was in Istanbul Friday for a rare visit to arch-foe Turkey, in what Yerevan has …

Europe to offer Iran 'diplomatic solution' to war with Israel

Jun 20 2025

European powers hope to offer a "diplomatic solution" to end the Iran-Israel war at talks in Geneva with Iran's foreign …

US appeals court allows Trump control of National Guard in LA

Jun 20 2025

A US appeals court on Thursday ruled that President Donald Trump could continue control of National Guard troops in Los …

Top Iran, EU diplomats to hold nuclear talks

Jun 20 2025

European foreign ministers will hold nuclear talks with their Iranian counterpart on Friday, as President Donald Trump …

Armenia PM arrives in Turkey for 'historic' visit

Jun 20 2025

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan arrived in Istanbul Friday for a rare visit to arch-foe Turkey, in what Yerevan …

Monsters and memes: Labubu dolls ride China soft-power wave

Jun 20 2025

Small, fuzzy and baring sharp teeth, Chinese toymaker Pop Mart's Labubu monster dolls have taken over the world, drawing …

Thailand credits prey releases for 'extraordinary' tiger recovery

Jun 20 2025

In the thick, steamy forests of western Thailand, 20 skittish sambar deer dart from an enclosure into the undergrowth -- …

Two dead in Mexico as Hurricane Erick moves on from Mexican coast

Jun 20 2025

Hurricane Erick killed at least two people as it swept through southern Mexico causing significant damage to coastal …

European, Iranian diplomats to meet as US mulls joining Israel campaign

Jun 20 2025

European foreign ministers will hold talks Friday with their Iranian counterpart, hoping to reach a diplomatic solution …

PSG stunned by Botafogo after Messi lights up Club World Cup

Jun 20 2025

European champions Paris Saint-Germain suffered a shock 1-0 Club World Cup defeat to Brazilian side Botafogo on Thursday …

Peru gas workers find thousand-year-old mummy

Jun 20 2025

Peruvian gas workers this week found a thousand-year-old mummy while installing pipes in Lima, their company said, …

Thai PM to meet army commander to defuse political crisis

Jun 20 2025

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will on Friday visit an army commander she called an "opponent" in a leaked …

Peru's Maido named world's top restaurant on 50 Best list

Jun 20 2025

Maido, a restaurant in Peru founded by chef Mitsuharu "Micha" Tsumura, was on Thursday named the best eatery in the …

Paris makes clean water bet for River Seine bathers

Jun 20 2025

A year on from athletes competing in the River Seine during the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, French authorities guarantee …

Trump 'Golden Dome' plan tricky and expensive: experts

Jun 20 2025

President Donald Trump's proposed "Golden Dome" defence system is a plan that will face mammoth technical and financial …

Budapest mayor defies police ban on Pride march

Jun 20 2025

Hungarian police on Thursday banned the country's main Pride march from taking place in Budapest on June 28 but the …

Restoration rejuvenates iconic Gaudi house in Barcelona

Jun 20 2025

Barcelona's UNESCO-listed Casa Batllo, a modernist architectural masterpiece by Sagrada Familia designer Antoni Gaudi, …

Messi strikes as Inter Miami stun Porto at Club World Cup

Jun 20 2025

A Lionel Messi trademark free-kick earned Inter Miami a shock 2-1 comeback win against Porto in the Club World Cup on …

Cleanup begins as Hurricane Erick moves on from Mexican coast

Jun 20 2025

Southern Mexico started the cleanup process Thursday in the aftermath of Hurricane Erick, which slammed into its Pacific …

US immigration agents barred from LA Dodgers' stadium: team

Jun 20 2025

The Los Angeles Dodgers said Thursday the club barred federal immigration agents from the team's stadium parking lot as …

Fundraising shift at NY Pride as Trump scares off corporate donors

Jun 19 2025

New York's Pride parade, the highest-profile annual US LGBTQ gathering, is ramping up efforts to raise funds from …

Govts scramble to evacuate citizens from Israel and Iran

Jun 19 2025

Governments around the world are evacuating thousands of their nationals caught up in the rapidly spiralling Israel-Iran …

Israel welcomes 'all help' in striking Iran, Trump to decide 'within two weeks'

Jun 19 2025

Israel on Thursday welcomed "all help" in striking Iran's nuclear sites as President Donald Trump dangled the prospect …

Israel minister says Iran leader 'can no longer exist' after hospital hit

Jun 19 2025

Israel's defence minister warned that Iran's supreme leader "can no longer be allowed to exist" after a hospital was hit …

Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi marks 80th birthday in junta jail

Jun 19 2025

Myanmar's deposed democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi marked her 80th birthday in junta detention on Thursday, serving a …

Russia warns US against 'military intervention' in Iran-Israel war

Jun 19 2025

Russia on Thursday warned the United States not to take military action against Iran, amid speculation over whether …

If Iran's Khamenei falls, what would replace him?

Jun 19 2025

Israel increasingly appears eager to oust the clerical leadership that has ruled Iran since the 1979 Islamic revolution …

Thai PM clings on as crisis threatens to topple government

Jun 19 2025

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra apologised on Thursday for a leaked phone call with former Cambodian leader …

Thai PM apologises as crisis threatens to topple government

Jun 19 2025

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra apologised on Thursday for a leaked phone call with former Cambodian leader …

Israel's Netanyahu says Iran will 'pay heavy price' after hospital hit

Jun 19 2025

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran would "pay a heavy price" after a hospital in southern Israel was hit during …

Govts scramble to evacuate citizens from Israel, Iran

Jun 19 2025

Governments around the world are evacuating thousands of their nationals caught up in the rapidly spiralling Israel-Iran …

Iran strikes Israel as Trump weighs US involvement

Jun 19 2025

Iran launched a fresh salvo of missiles at Israel on Thursday, with a hospital reported hit, as President Donald Trump …

Thai PM faces growing calls to quit following Cambodia phone row

Jun 19 2025

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra faced mounting calls Thursday to resign after a leaked phone call she had …

Mutilation ban and microchips: EU lawmakers vote on cat and dog welfare

Jun 19 2025

Compulsory microchipping, as well as bans on ear-cropping and tail-docking, are among a set of new rules to protect cats …

US Fed keeps interest rates unchanged in face of Trump criticism

Jun 19 2025

The US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady for a fourth consecutive meeting Wednesday, forecasting higher …

New Zealand coroner raises alarm over 'perilous' collision sport

Jun 19 2025

A New Zealand coroner Thursday condemned a "perilous" rugby-inspired sport in which competitors sprint and crash into …

Real Madrid held as Man City, Juve triumph in Club World Cup openers

Jun 19 2025

Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw by Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal at the Club World Cup in new coach Xabi Alonso's first …

India start new era without Kohli and Rohit against England

Jun 19 2025

Shubman Gill will be in the spotlight as a new-look India, without star batsmen Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, bid to end …

Trump weighs involvement as Israel launches fresh strikes on Iran

Jun 19 2025

President Donald Trump warned he was weighing US military action against Iran, as Israel launched fresh strikes against …

Trump on Iran strikes: 'I may do it, I may not do it'

Jun 19 2025

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was still deciding whether to join Israel's strikes on Iran, claiming Tehran …

Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi marks 80th in junta jail

Jun 19 2025

Myanmar's deposed democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi marked her 80th birthday in junta detention on Thursday, serving a …

US approves Gilead's twice-yearly injection to prevent HIV

Jun 19 2025

The US Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved Gilead Sciences' twice-yearly injection to prevent HIV -- a …