Why did the US torpedo Iran’s ‘prize’ warship?
Why did the US sink Iran's prize destroyer, the IRIS Dena? Soraya Lennie explains.
US could lift sanctions on more Russian oil, says Bessent – Reuters
- US could lift sanctions on more Russian oil, says Bessent Reuters
- US considers lifting more sanctions on Russian oil as Iran conflict sees global prices surge The Guardian
- 'Indians been good actors': Why US 'agreed to let' India resume buying Russian oil temporarily The Times of India
- U.S. offers India a 30-day waiver for buying Russian oil as Iran war deepens energy supply worries CNBC
- US allows India to buy Russian oil during US-Israel war with Iran BBC
People are tracking this shepherd fleeing Israeli strikes in Lebanon
People are tracking a shepherd who has been walking with his herd for days across Lebanon, fleeing Israeli strikes.
Israel said backing potential Kurdish offensive in Iran, with sides in talks for a year – The Times of Israel
- Israel said backing potential Kurdish offensive in Iran, with sides in talks for a year The Times of Israel
- Exclusive: Israel backing Iranian Kurdish plans to seize Iran border areas, sources say Reuters
- Who are the Kurds and what role could they play in the war with Iran? PBS
- Kurdish opposition mulls whether to trust Trump after Iran uprising call Al Jazeera
- Why the First Shots in an Iran Ground War Could Come From the Kurds WSJ
Inside Venezuela’s political transition two months after Maduro’s ousting
The BBC's Ione Wells reports from the country and speaks to recently freed opposition politicians about the government's future and relations with the US.
US issues limited licence for Venezuelan gold following high-level visit
The licence follows a push from US President Donald Trump to open Venezuela's resource sector to outside investment.
Trump demands Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’ as bombs pound Tehran and Beirut
US president again calls on Iranian people to overthrow government or face ‘absolutely guaranteed death’
Donald Trump has said only Iran’s “unconditional surrender” will bring an end to the offensive launched seven days ago, as the US and Israel carried out some of the heaviest bombardments so far in the conflict.
“There will be no deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform on Friday, when US strategic bombers were in action over Iran and intensive Israeli strikes in Lebanon forced more than 1 million people to flee their homes.
Continue reading...Strikes on Iran to last ‘four to six weeks’, White House says
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says the US expects the war on Iran to last "about four to six weeks”.
US and Israel attacking Iran at ‘record pace’, war monitor says
Airwars says first days of US-Israeli Iran strikes 'hit significantly more targets than any campaign in recent decades'.
Human rights court orders reparations for forced sterilisation case in Peru
Inter-American Court of Human Rights says Peru must pay family of woman who died as a result of forced sterilisation.
Spanish politician slams those using ‘feminism’ as excuse for Iran war
“This is how the right defends the rights of Iranian women: by celebrating the murder of 160 girls.”
Cyprus raises doubts about future of British bases on island after drone strike
Foreign minister wants ‘conversation’ about closing UK military sites following lack of warning of impending attack on RAF Akrotiri
Cyprus’s foreign minister has said there are “questions” about the future of the UK’s military bases on the island after the drone strike last Sunday.
The attack on RAF Akrotiri, suspected to have been launched by Hezbollah in Lebanon, caused minimal damage and did not result in casualties.
Continue reading...Messi criticised for applauding Trump amid US attacks on Iran
Lionel Messi has been criticised for meeting US President Donald Trump and applauding his latest brief on the Iran war.
Trump sets his sights on crisis-hit Cuba after Iran action
The US president has claimed the Cuban authorities “want to make a deal so bad”.
What the world is getting wrong about what Iranians think
The US-Israeli war on Iran is exposing deep divisions among Iranians in the diaspora and in Iran.
India vs New Zealand: T20 World Cup final – Predicted XI, time, stream
India aim to become first side to win three T20 World Cup titles, while New Zealand seek maiden crown in 2026 final.
Iran’s future will be determined by Iranians, not Trump, officials say
Ghalibaf says Iran's fate will not be decided by 'Epstein's gang' as Trump pushes for role in choosing supreme leader.
Fatbikes are wreaking havoc in Sydney’s wealthy beach suburbs
Teens are infuriating locals by riding over golf courses and doing wheelies on the Harbour Bridge.
US customs agency says it is not yet able to reimburse tariff costs
Agency says process being worked out to mediate disbursement of $166bn in tariff costs to more than 330,000 importers.
Zelenskyy visits front line as Ukraine and Russia swap 500 prisoners each
Completion of two-day POW exchange one of few tangible results as peace talks stall amid Middle East turmoil.