Iran and Israel: What are their attack and defence capabilities?
The risk of escalation looms after Iran fired missiles on Israel. Here is what the arsenal of each country looks like.
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Biden, Harris take stock of battered southeastern US after Hurricane Helene
The US president and vice president will visit the Carolinas and Georgia, where more than one million are without power.
Will Mexico’s President Sheinbaum depart from predecessor AMLO’s policies?
Sheinbaum inherits profound challenges while promising continuity of AMLO's transformative, and controversial, policies.
Iraqis mourn Nasrallah, vow to ‘continue resisting Israel’
People across Iraq, from Basra to Mosul, take to the streets to show solidarity with Lebanese people and condemn Israel.
Timeline: The key moments that led to Iran’s missile attacks on Israel
Over the past year, escalations have raised concerns over an expanding war in the Middle East.
Britain’s Starmer in Brussels for talks on EU reset
The British PM ruled out any return to the EU's single market, its customs union or freedom of movement arrangements.
Surge in anti-Semitic incidents in UK over past year: Charity
More than 5,500 cases of abusive behaviour recorded since war broke out on October 7, the highest-ever yearly tally.
Over 700,000 internally displaced in Haiti as humanitarian crisis deepens
More than half of those displaced are children, the UN agency for migration says, calling for international support.
Fear, jubilation, jokes: Iranians react after missile attack on Israel
Those who wanted revenge are celebrating, but some fear another devastating war may be on the horizon.
Israel bars UN chief from the country over Iran attack response
Israel's foreign minister branded Antonio Guterres 'a stain on the history of the UN'.
Which countries are evacuating citizens from Lebanon?
Most Western countries have urged their citizens to leave Lebanon as Israel launches ground incursion in Lebanon.
Georgia’s president refuses to sign anti-LGBTQ bill
Prime minister accuses Salome Zourabichvili of choosing 'pseudo-liberal propaganda' instead of 'family values'.
Israeli air and ground attacks kill at least 51 people across Gaza
Civilian deaths reported despite Israeli military claiming it is targeting Hamas positions.
‘We are all the same’: Lebanese come together to feed those forced to flee
As the number of people forced from their homes by Israeli attacks grows, communities are stepping in to help.
Suspected WWII bomb grounds Japanese airport
An explosion of a US bombshell left a huge crater at Miyazaki Airport, prompting cancellation of nearly 90 flights.
Russia captures key town of Vuhledar in eastern Ukraine
Mining town located on strategic high ground links eastern and southern fronts, acts as supply hub for both sides.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 950
As the war enters its 950th day, these are the main developments.
People in Beirut seek shelter on beaches as Israeli strikes continue
Israel's bombardment of Lebanon has driven some Beirut residents onto city beaches to seek safety.
Israeli forces step up attacks across Lebanon after ‘limited’ ground raids
Israel says it killed a commander of the Imam Hussein division in Beirut as Iran launches missiles at Israel.
Iran’s missile attack against Israel: What we know and what comes next
Israel vows to retaliate after barrage of Iranian missiles fired in response to killings of Hamas, Hezbollah leaders.