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Why is Israel ramping up attacks in Lebanon despite a ceasefire?

Intensification comes while US-Iran indirect talks continue.

Trump says no one will control Strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump says he won’t allow Iran to control ⁠the Strait of ⁠Hormuz under the terms of any deal reached with Tehran.

Trump appears to threaten Oman over Strait of Hormuz impasse

The US president warns that Oman, a US ally, 'will behave just like everybody else, or we will have to blow them up'.

Israel issues evacuation order for swathes of southern Lebanon

The military says areas south of the Zahrani River are now "combat zones" as it threatens Hezbollah with fresh strikes.

Matthew Perry's assistant jailed for 41 months over actor's ketamine death

Kenneth Iwamasa, who pleaded guilty last year to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine causing death, said he "will forever regret" his actions.

Iran government sells subsidised meat for Eid al-Adha under blockade

Iranians are seeing the price of meat, and other basics, escalate due to the US blockade and sanctions.

Ebola-hit DR Congo faces 'catastrophic collision' of disease and conflict, WHO warns

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fighting in DR Congo was hampering efforts to stop spread

Canada chooses Swedish early warning planes rather than US model

Canadian Prime Minister Carney has said he wants to diversify from the US which has threatened to annex Canada.

Rescue teams find five of seven trapped in Laos cave

Seven Lao ​nationals entered the cave in Xaisomboun province last week before a landslide blocked their ⁠exit.

Trump says US 'not satisfied' with Iran deal yet

The US president says he believes Iran wants to reach a deal but there is still no agreement on its terms.

Watch: Moment rescuers find five people trapped in Laos cave

Rescuers in Laos have found five villagers alive inside a flooded cave after they were trapped for a week.

Almost 500,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine war, GCHQ says

GCHQ's director Anne Keast-Butler set out the threats facing the UK in her inaugural public speech.

Germany's most-wanted woman, 67, jailed after decades on run

A former member of the notorious Baader-Meinhof gang has been jailed for a string of armed robberies after decades on the run.

Family mourn ‘Hamas leader’ killed in Israeli attack

A funeral has been held for Mohammed Odeh, believed to be the leader of Hamas’s military wing.

Why temperature records are being not only broken but smashed

The combined effects of a heat dome and climate change have brought extreme warmth to western Europe.

Bangladesh seeks IMF aid: How badly has Iran war hit its economy?

The International Monetary Fund warns that Iran war could trigger a spike in global debt levels.

What is the Lobito Corridor, cited by US Africa envoy as model for ties?

Washington is set on a trade-focused shift in Africa, but critics say it facilitates further plundering of resources.

Rescue teams celebrate as survivors found in Laos cave

Rescue teams celebrate as survivors found in Laos cave

Who is Moise Kouame, the youngest French Open match winner since 1991?

World no 318's victory over Marin Cilic also made him the youngest man to claim a Grand Slam victory in 17 years.

DRC facing ‘catastrophic collision’ of Ebola and war, WHO chief warns

'Stopping this Ebola transmission depends entirely on humanitarian access,' said Tedros, the WHO chief.

Woman caught after 30 years on the run is jailed for armed robberies

Klette was finally caught in a flat in Berlin in 2024 and put on trial last year.

'Catastrophic collision' of Ebola and conflict, WHO head says as Uganda closes border

The eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) "faces a catastrophic collision of disease and conflict" as the Ebola outbreak continues, the head of the World Health Organization…

Hotel that refused to give tourist tap water acted lawfully, Italian court rules

The Italian Supreme Court rejected a tourist's claim that her consumer rights were breached when she was only offered €7 bottled mineral water.

UFC fighting cage rises on White House lawn for US and Trump celebrations

The UFC bout at the White House marks the 250th anniversary of the US and President Donald Trump's 80th birthday.

Trump-backed challenger beats veteran US senator in Texas primary

Ken Paxton's victory sets up what will be a closely watched contest in November's midterm elections.

Five people found alive after week trapped in flooded Laos cave

The search is continuing for a further two villagers who are still missing, rescuers say.

Five people stuck in flooded cave in Laos for week found alive

Five people who were stuck in a flooded cave in central Laos for more than a week have been found alive, but two others are still missing, rescuers say.

South Korea detains dissident who fled China in rubber boat

Dong Guangping, an activist and former police officer, spent hours at sea before reaching Korean waters.

Spanish police search prime minister's party HQ over corruption allegations

Police have searched the Madrid headquarters of Spain's ruling Socialist Party over a potential illegal payments scheme.

How Trump is transforming Washington - by adding his face everywhere

Sarah Smith visits places across the US capital where the president has hung banners, renamed a site or is rebuilding something.

Ken Paxton wins Texas primary election: Results and key takeaways

Trump-backed Paxton beat Cornyn, making him the first Texas Republican senator to lose renomination.

Messi set for more tests ahead of World Cup but Argentina are optimistic

Lionel Messi was injured in Inter Miami's MLS game on Sunday, but Argentina are confident he will be fit for World Cup.

Trump-backed Paxton topples senator Cornyn in Texas primary

Trump-backed Paxton topples senator Cornyn in Texas primary

‘Deep suspicion’ of US lingers as Iran ponders agreement to end war

Iranian officials said the latest US strikes only validated their scepticism and resolve to stand firm on demands.

‘No livestock but still hope’: Palestinians prepare for Eid al-Adha in Gaza

Gaza Palestinians will mark a third Eid under war-like conditions, with a shortage of food and joy.

China’s EV exports surge 40 percent in April

Asia bought the most Chinese EVs of any region, followed by Europe and Latin America, data compiled by Bloomberg shows.

White House prepares for UFC showdown for Trump’s 80th birthday

Construction is underway on the South Lawn of the White House in preparation for UFC Freedom 250.

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Hotels can refuse to give tap water to tourists, Italy's top court rules

The Italian Supreme Court rejected a tourist's claim that her consumer rights were breached when she was only offered €7 bottled mineral water.

GCHQ boss reveals how Russia is 'relentlessly targeting' the UK

Russia is "relentlessly targeting" critical infrastructure and democracy in the UK and across Europe, the head of the intelligence agency GCHQ will warn.

Hundreds of children die within months as measles cases soar in Bangladesh

The country has recorded more than 60,000 suspected cases of measles in just over two months.

Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro meets with Trump amid troubled presidential bid

Son of former President Jair Bolsonaro is fighting to recover from a scandal that has rocked his presidential campaign.

Dozens killed in Lebanon as Israel intensifies strikes

Israel says it struck 100 Hezbollah infrastructure sites and fighters in Lebanon, after PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows to "crush" Hezbollah.

UN chief ‘deeply concerned’ by Moscow plan for Kyiv strikes

UN Secretary-General Guterres said he was “deeply concerned” after Russia announced plans to strike Ukraine.

One killed and nine missing after chemical tank implodes in US

At least one person has been killed and nine others are unaccounted for after a chemical tank imploded in the US.

One killed, nine missing as 3.4m-litre chemical tank implodes in US

At least one person has been killed and nine others are unaccounted for after a chemical tank imploded in the US.

Can EU find a Russia whisperer to mediate an end to war in Ukraine?

With the US pulling out of trilateral talks with Russia and Ukraine, the EU is looking for potential candidates to step in.

Three killed and dozens injured in Israeli strike on Gaza City, medics and witnesses say

Israel says it was targeting a Hamas commander whose predecessor was killed in a similar strike earlier in May.

Is the viral ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ a threat to Modi’s government?

Al Jazeera’s @avawarrinerr explores the rise of the Cockroach Janta Party.

US picks potential partners for using Cold War-era plutonium as fuel

Trump gov't plans to make about 20 tonnes of plutonium from dismantled nuclear warheads available to US power firms.