‘Digging with a needle’: Generals stall peace as Sudan’s el-Obeid burns
The battle for el-Obeid exposes the foreign arms and polarised narratives stalling peace in Sudan’s grinding war.
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US strikes Iran for second day: Is it a violation of war powers resolution?
Days after Congress tells Trump he needs to seek its approval or end Iran war, Trump returns to attacks. Is it legal?
Iran war day 121: Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait as US strikes near Hormuz
US strikes Iran for a second day near Strait of Hormuz as Bahrain sounds sirens and Kuwait activates air defences.
Between English and mother tongue: Kenya’s education language dilemma
Students in Kenya say mother tongue improves learning, but English still dominates education and work.
Gulf countries attacked after US launches second round of strikes on Iran
Gulf countries attacked after US launches second round of strikes on Iran.
Iran war live: Tehran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait after US bombs Iranian coast
President Trump threatens to 'militarily complete the job' as the US strikes Sirik and Qeshm Island over ship attacks.
US launches second night of strikes on Iran after ship hit by drone
The attacks come after an alleged Iranian drone struck another commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday.
Donald Trump nominates ex-state trooper Lance Schroyer as ICE director
The immigration enforcement agency has been without a Senate-confirmed director since 2017, during Trump's first term.
Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic says will resign within ‘weeks’
Vucic is under pressure after months of antigovernment protests.
Another powerful magnitude 4.8 earthquake hits near Venezuela
The latest quake comes as rescuers are still searching for survivors of the twin 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes on Wednesday.
Israel orders troops to prepare for ‘extended stay’ in Lebanon
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz says the military has been ordered to prepare for an ‘extended stay’ in Lebanon.
US Senate challenger, incumbent with same name to appear on Alaska ballot
Republican Senator Dan Sullivan has sought to have a namesake primary challenger removed, citing midterm confusion.
Kenya rights groups say protesters found dumped, tortured after arrests
Six found and one missing, NGOs say, after arrests at memorial gatherings for protesters killed in 2024.
Australia to double fines on Big Tech as children bypass social media ban
Canberra says tech platforms are still letting too many children bypass its under-16 social media ban.
No school, living in a tent, but it’s exam time in Gaza
Dana Shabat, 18, has to walk an hour every day to go to a cafe to take her high school exams in the Gaza Strip.
Could Israel’s coming election see an end to Netanyahu’s political career?
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces mounting political, legal and US pressure ahead of crucial elections.
US, Iran trade strikes: What to know, will it unravel the MoU?
As the latest confrontations are aimed at control of the Strait of Hormuz, analysts say the deal is at risk of collapse.
Venezuelans dig for earthquake survivors as 72-hour rescue window nears end
At least 920 people are confirmed dead and more than 51,000 missing after two quakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday.
Thai police arrest Australian over killing of teenager found in suitcase
Suspect was stopped at Bangkok's main airport as he allegedly tried to fly home.
Germany braces for record-breaking temperatures as heatwave moves east
Several countries including the UK and Switzerland have posted record June temperatures, with deaths reported in France.