Saudi Arabia calls Israel barring Arab ministers West Bank trip ‘extremism’
Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE ministers planned visit to discuss Palestinian statehood and ending Gaza war.
‘I watched helplessly as water washed my family away’ in Nigeria floods
Residents of a Nigeria town tell the BBC they are homeless and penniless after devastating floods.
Why Hamas is seeking to change the US-proposed Gaza ceasefire deal
Hamas claims the response was positive but with added provisions. Still, they've drawn criticism from the US and Israel.
UK Sikhs threaten to ‘no platform’ Labour MPs over lack of Golden Temple massacre inquiry
Exclusive: Warnings ‘frustrated’ Sikh voters could turn to Reform over failure to investigate UK’s role in 1984 tragedy
British Sikhs are threatening to “no platform” Labour MPs over the lack of a public inquiry into UK complicity in the 1984 Golden Temple massacre in India, amid warnings “frustrated” Sikh voters could back Reform UK.
More than 450 gurdwaras, charities, associations and university societies have written to Keir Starmer demanding he honour previous promises to fully investigate the affair or risk “massive consequences for the re-election of many Labour MPs”.
Continue reading...Footage shows aftermath of Russia bridge collapse
Fire crews were called to the scene after a road bridge came down in Bryansk.
Bus plunges off bridge in northern Nigeria, killing 22 athletes
Kano governor declares day of mourning after athletes representing the state at a national sports event are killed.
Thousands evacuate from fast-moving fires in Canada
A military aircraft and helicopters are being used to evacuate some residents in remote areas.
This is what it is like to be held in solitary confinement in a US prison
For those of us who have experienced isolation in prison, it's a trauma that never leaves.
Three dead after fire in elderly ward at Hamburg hospital
The blaze at the Marienkrankenhaus in the north German city was reported shortly after midnight.
Video: Activist Greta Thunberg and Game of Thrones actor to sail to Gaza
Activist Greta Thunberg boarded a vessel that she says will try to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza.
At least seven dead after two Russian bridges collapse
Two bridges in Kursk and Bryansk districts came down overnight within hours of each other, authorities said.
Is Trump’s foreign policy weakening the US? Ken Roth and Stephen Walt
Former Human Rights Watch head Ken Roth interviews Harvard professor Stephen Walt on the erosion of democracy in the US.
Natural disasters cost Australia’s economy $2.2bn in first half of 2025, new Treasury analysis shows
Wild weather, including Cyclone Alfred and floods in NSW and Queensland, significantly slowed retail trade and household spending
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Six months of natural disasters in 2025 have cost the economy $2.2bn, largely in slower retail and household spending, according to new federal Treasury analysis.
Wild weather has repeatedly battered the Australian east coast this year.
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Continue reading...UK plans $2bn weapons upgrade as Starmer calls for ‘war readiness’
Day before publication of defence strategy review, Keir Starmer says he will 'restore Britain's war-fighting readiness'.
Ukraine attacks Russian nuclear-capable bombers in Siberia – Reuters
- Ukraine attacks Russian nuclear-capable bombers in Siberia Reuters
- 'Russian bombers are burning en masse' — Ukraine's SBU drones hit 'more than 40' aircraft in mass attack, source claims The Kyiv Independent
- Ukraine says at least 40 Russian warplanes hit in massive drone strikes BBC
- Ukrainian Drones Strike Four Military Airfields in Russia Bloomberg.com
- Ukraine stages major attack on Russian aircraft with drones, security official says Reuters
Israeli attack near Rafah aid site amid ceasefire tensions
At least 30 Palestinians were killed when Israeli forces opened fire on Palestinians waiting for aid near a distribution
Bridge blasts in Russian regions bordering Ukraine ahead of planned peace talks – politico.eu
- Bridge blasts in Russian regions bordering Ukraine ahead of planned peace talks politico.eu
- At least seven dead after two Russian bridges collapse BBC
- Seven dead after two Russian bridges collapse in regions near Ukraine The Washington Post
- At least 7 dead, 30 hurt as bridge collapse causes train derailment in Russia NBC News
- Bridge collapses in Russia's Kursk region as freight train passes, regional governor says Reuters
Bangladesh Supreme Court lifts ban on Jamaat-e-Islami party
Decision paves way for the country's largest Muslim party to participate in general election expected by June next year.
China warns US not to ‘play with fire’ on Taiwan as Hegseth brands Beijing ‘imminent’ threat – politico.eu
- China warns US not to ‘play with fire’ on Taiwan as Hegseth brands Beijing ‘imminent’ threat politico.eu
- China Urges U.S. to 'Stop Inciting Conflict' in Hegseth Row Time Magazine
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warns about threat from China during Asia trip NPR
- Europe bristles at US proposals at Asian gathering, India-Pakistan hostility on show Reuters
- There is an “imminent” threat to Taiwan, America warns The Economist
Nigeria flash floods: Which is most affected area, what caused the deluge?
At least 150 people killed and many more missing after torrential rains cause flooding in Mokwa city in Niger State.