European heatwave causes 1,000 excess deaths in France
AFP estimates that at least 191 million people are forecast to experience temperatures of at least 35C in Europe.
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IRGC doubles down as Iran-US MoU jeopardised by Hormuz strikes
Markets in Iran react poorly after two nights of military confrontations over transit through the critical strait.
Ukraine says it attacked two Russian oil refineries
At least two killed in drone attacks, Russian authorities say, as Ukraine continues to target energy facilities.
Paradise lost: How Israel is making war on West Bank farmers
Israel is attacking West Bank agriculture in an attempt to drive Palestinian farmers off their land.
What is Article 5 of Iran-US MoU, and why is it blamed for Hormuz strikes?
Iran and the US trade attacks over navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, which has emerged as a major sticking point.
Satellite images show scale of destruction in Venezuela earthquakes
Satellite images show the before and after of parts of Venezuela left in ruins by two devastating quakes.
‘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.
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.