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Iran launches missile attacks as Israel strikes nuclear sites
Iranian missiles damage Israeli hospital while Israel strikes Iran’s nuclear sites amid escalating conflict.
Hurricane Erick slams into Mexico’s coast as Category 3 storm
US National Hurricane Center warns of risk of 'life-threatening flooding and mudslides'.
Israel attacks Iran’s Arak reactor as Iranian missile hits Israeli hospital
Iranian media report air defences were activated in the area of the Khondab nuclear facility, formerly called Arak.
Trump embraces Pakistan: ‘Tactical romance’ or a new ‘inner circle’?
Trump hosts Pakistan army chief Asim Munir for an unprecedented White House lunch, as the US and Pakistan reset ties.
What is Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility, and could US weapons destroy it?
The IAEA says Iran has enriched uranium to near weapons-grade purity at the site. Iran denies this.
Thai government in crisis amid fallout from PM’s leaked phone call
Backlash over Paetongtarn Shinawatra's leaked call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen could bring down her government.
In its war on Ukraine, is Russia’s vast size becoming a liability?
Ukraine's retaliatory attacks are more daring than ever, striking deeper into the world's largest country.
US imposes new Mexican cartel sanctions, cites murder of TikTok influencer
The Trump administration says the cartel is responsible for a significant share of fentanyl entering the country.
Supreme Court upholds Tennessee law barring gender-affirming care for youth
Critics have denounced the US ruling as endangering transgender youth by preventing medical access to puberty blockers.
Iran war gives Netanyahu political breathing room in Israel
Israeli PM faced uncertain future amid no-confidence vote, but confrontation with Iran unites Israel's politicians.
Foreign students face uncertainty under Trump’s shifting visa policies
Trump administration's battle with Harvard and Columbia leaves some students in California exploring options elsewhere.
Israel-Iran conflict rages with ongoing aerial strikes amid war of words
Iran's Khamenei warns US of 'irreparable consequences' if it launches strikes as Trump claims Iran is 'defenceless'.
How has Iran managed to pierce through Israel’s air defence systems?
Hypersonic missiles, among other techniques, can trick air defence systems.
Hurricane Erick approaches Pacific coast, threatens Mexico with flooding
Erick is expected to rapidly intensify and reach major hurricane strength as it approaches Mexico's coast.
Is Iran ‘very close’ to building a nuclear bomb as Trump claims?
The US president's own intelligence chief and the IAEA don't think Iran is building nuclear weapons at all.
Member of Irish rap band Kneecap appears in court on ‘terrorism’ charge
Liam O’Hanna, 27, is accused of breaking British law by waving a Hezbollah flag at a concert in London last November.
Israeli forces kill 72 Palestinians in Gaza, including 29 seeking aid
At least 11 people killed in Israeli fire at crowds of Palestinians seeking aid in central Gaza, medics say.
Mapping Iran’s most significant strikes on Israel
Using open-source intelligence and visual evidence, Al Jazeera’s Sanad unit has mapped key Iranian strikes on Israel.
US Senate passes stablecoin bill in milestone victory for crypto sector
If passed, it will establish for the first time a regulatory regime for stablecoins, a fast-rising financial product.