At least 11 dead and 19 missing in wildfire in southern Spain
A local official said four of the victims may be British after a fire broke out near Los Gallardos, Almería.
How we’ve saved thousands on our holidays by swapping homes with strangers
The BBC looks at the growing trend of people swapping homes to cut holiday costs.
July 9, 2026 — US-Iran ceasefire crumbles as fresh strikes rock Middle East – CNN
- July 9, 2026 — US-Iran ceasefire crumbles as fresh strikes rock Middle East CNN
- Live updates: Iran’s slain leader buried after days of strikes rock Middle East CNN
- Iran War Updates: U.S. and Iran Sink Into Violent Cycle After Latest Strikes The New York Times
- US strikes Iranian railway bridges on route to city of Khamenei’s burial Financial Times
- Live Updates: Iran and U.S. ramp up tit-for-tat strikes as Khamenei laid to rest CBS News
Chip giant SK Hynix raises $26.5bn in mega US share sale
The shares are set to start trading on the Nasdaq on Friday in what will be the largest ever debut by a foreign firm.
US and Iran exchange intensifying fire across Mideast, threatening ceasefire deal – AP News
- US and Iran exchange intensifying fire across Mideast, threatening ceasefire deal AP News
- U.S. and Iran exchange intensifying fire across Mideast, threatening ceasefire deal NPR
- US renews strikes on IRGC; Iran vows retaliation as peace, ceasefire stall Fox News
- As U.S. Steps Up Attacks on Iran, Prospect of All-Out War Rises The New York Times
- Trump says Iran called to make a deal after U.S. strikes; adds it's unclear if war is back on CNBC
Analysis: China’s ballistic missile launch was a message for the US – AP News
- Analysis: China’s ballistic missile launch was a message for the US AP News
- Chinese Nuclear Submarine Test-Launches Long-Range Missile WSJ
- The radar system that Taiwan says tracked the PLA’s ballistic missile launch South China Morning Post
- Analysis: China’s Pacific SLBM Test Signals Shift Toward Continuous At-Sea Deterrence navalnews.com
- US criticizes China for short notice ahead of missile test Reuters
Japan’s southwestern islands on high alert as powerful Typhoon Bavi approaches – Reuters
- Japan's southwestern islands on high alert as powerful Typhoon Bavi approaches Reuters
- China braces for a powerful typhoon after a week of deadly storms The Hill
- Typhoon Bavi eyes Taiwan, China after hammering Guam, US Northern Marianas The Weather Channel
- China, Taiwan brace for Typhoon Bavi, possibly the most powerful storm in years The Detroit News
- Landslide kills five in Philippines as biggest typhoon in decades nears Taiwan Yahoo
NATO leaders leave summit with pistols after Erdogan hands them out as gifts – The Washington Post
- NATO leaders leave summit with pistols after Erdogan hands them out as gifts The Washington Post
- Turkey’s leader gives revolvers to every NATO leader as parting gift CNN
- Nato leaders surprised by Turkish president’s gift of guns after summit The Guardian
- Sir Keir Starmer gifted gun and ammunition by Turkish president BBC
- Turkey's president gifted Carney a revolver at NATO summit. Carney gave him maple syrup CBC
China expands anti-sanctions toolkit, raising risks for foreign firms
Beijing is rolling out measures to expand its ability to hit back at US and EU sanctions and export controls.
Iran war live: New attacks on Iran as US says talks still on
Washington official says US not behind the latest strikes and that technical talks with Iran continue.
Venezuela earthquakes toll rises to 3,889 as risk of disease grows
The United Nations launched an appeal for roughly $300 million to assist survivors of Venezuela's earthquakes
New Mexico accuses US Justice Department of impeding Epstein investigation
State Attorney General Raul Torrez accused the Trump administration of withholding records, harming his investigation.
Huge crowds in Mashhad as Iran’s late supreme leader is buried
Ali Khamenei was buried at the Imam Reza shrine, Iran's holiest Shia Muslim site, ending six days of public mourning ceremonies.
All the best looks from Paris Haute Couture Week 2026
Scorching temperatures in the French capital accompanied the hottest week in haute couture.
Pressure builds on Europe’s biggest port to be greener
A lawsuit demands that the Port of Rotterdam moves faster to cut its dependence on fossil fuel firms.
Waiting for Moses: Africa’s sons in Russia’s war
Russia's war in Ukraine is leaving African families to count the cost.
Mbappe and Dembele net as France beat Morocco to reach World Cup semifinal
France beat Morocco 2-0 in quarterfinals at FIFA World Cup 2026 and will meet Spain or Belgium next.
Motherhood not all warm and fuzzy: Bollywood actor’s play spotlights messier side
As a society, we take mothers for granted and raising children is a thankless job, says actor Kalki Koechlin.
How an app in South Korea will let victims track their stalkers
Officials say the app will help stalking victims, but some experts question the impact it might have.
US launches new airstrikes against Iran hours after Trump threatens to escalate
Iran responds by targeting US-allied Kuwait and Qatar and accusing US of striking near its sole nuclear power plant
The US has launched new airstrikes against Iran, hours after Donald Trump threatened to escalate the conflict unless Iran stopped attacking ships in the strait of Hormuz.
Iran, which was burying its former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Thursday, responded by targeting US-allied Kuwait and Qatar and accused the US of striking near its sole nuclear power plant.
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