Twin earthquakes strike Peru killing at least five
Peruvian authorities say the magnitude 5.1 and 3.7 quakes were in the mountainous Junin region east of Lima.
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The UK gets its seventh prime minister in 10 years
Incoming PM Andy Burnham will immediately face foreign policy challenges, including the conflicts in Ukraine and Iran.
Lebanese food influencer sentenced to life for drug smuggling
Georges Hanna Dib, known as Dr Food, sentenced for smuggling hashish out of Lebanon in cake packaging.
‘Sacred unity’: Iran’s supreme leader calls for calm amid political divides
Decree comes after hardline backers of the Iranian government accused officials of treason for signing an MoU with US.
Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun meets Rubio ahead of Trump talks
Aoun is expected to meet Donald Trump on Tuesday, as Beirut seeks US backing to end Israel-Hezbollah fighting.
Syria’s Al-Sharaa reshuffles security and intelligence leadership
Government says the shake-up will strengthen security and clear the way for reconstruction.
Five people rescued after Indonesia boat sinks, at least 20 still missing
The survivors were found clinging to a fish trap and floating debris at sea three days after the boat sank.
US launches new Iran strikes after two soldiers killed: What’s the latest?
US strikes target Iran's IRGC after two of its soldiers were killed in Jordan, as Tehran attacks Kuwait and Bahrain.
From settlements to blocked recovery: Israeli strategy taking shape in Gaza
Setting up illegal settlements, erasing cities and obstructing aid serve goal of forcing Palestinians out, analysts say.
Russia launches largest ballistic missile attack on Kyiv since start of war
Ukraine is particularly vulnerable to ballistic missile attacks due to a shortage of Patriot air defence munitions.
US hits Iran for eighth consecutive night, Iran returns fire on Gulf bases
Sirik and Hajiabad areas in Iran's Hormozgan province targeted as US says revenge for killing of two soldiers.
Somalia races to save Radio Mogadishu’s fading archive
A small team is working to digitise decades of Somali history in the country's main public radio station.
Tate brothers arrested in Miami as UK adds rape, trafficking charges
Andrew and his brother Tristan were arrested in the US on Saturday, and the UK is seeking their extradition.
FIFA admits hydration breaks may not continue after World Cup criticism
FIFA will analyse the impact of hydration breaks after the World Cup, says Arsene Wenger a day before the final.
What to expect after the US reimposes naval blockade on Iran’s ports?
Pressure is expected to build on the Iranian public, as well as global energy markets due to the US blockade.
Armed groups attack Malian military convoy in Gao region
Mali says counterattack under way as rebels claim they inflicted 'human losses' and 'material damage' on troops.
Belgium bans imports from Israeli settlements in occupied Palestine
The move comes as EU foreign ministers remain deadlocked over a bloc-wide ban on illegal settlement trade.
Iraq signs 48 deals with US companies during PM’s visit to Washington
The deals include rebuilding the long-defunct Iraq-Syria crude oil pipeline, which could bypass the Strait of Hormuz.
China warns UK over British Steel nationalisation, demands fair resolution
Jingye seeks compensation after UK's move to fully nationalise loss-making British Steel, citing security risks.
Top German conservative quits after surrogacy sparks backlash within party
Jens Spahn steps down after party criticism over surrogacy, highlighting tensions in Germany's conservative coalition.