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Oil prices continue slide amid hopes for peace, opening of Strait of Hormuz

Brent crude drops to lowest price since early March, before signing of framework deal to end US-Israel war on Iran.

Iran war day 110: Tehran says Israeli attacks on Lebanon threaten US deal

Iran warns of a 'harsh response' as Lebanon attacks test the US deal and strain Trump-Netanyahu ties.

Arnautovic scores penalty as Austria beat World Cup debutants Jordan 3-1

Austria were given a scare by debutants Jordan before securing a win, rounded off by a penalty in stoppage time.

Telegram challenges India ban over exam paper leak fears

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has called the ban a "mistake", arguing it would punish millions of users.

UN chief blames global indifference for Haiti crisis

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says the international community has failed Haiti as gang violence deepens

Body found in search for Briton missing off Portugal coast

A body has been found after a British man went missing while swimming in the sea in Portugal last week.

Messi hat-trick fires holders Argentina to win over Algeria at World Cup

Argentina open defence of their World Cup crown with a Lionel Messi-inspired 3-0 win against Algeria at 2026 edition.

Haaland scores two goals as Norway beat Iraq 4-1 on World Cup return

The Manchester City striker scored his first goals at a major international tournament as Norway powered past Iraq.

UN reports decline in cross-border fire in southern Lebanon

UN reports decline in cross-border fire in southern Lebanon

Ebola patients recover in DRC amid claims of outbreak hoax

Seven patients have left an Ebola treatment centre in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, having recovered.

Brazil convicts Jair Bolsonaro's son of pursuing US help in father's legal battle

Eduardo Bolsonaro called the conviction "baseless and senseless".

Iran war live: Israel kills 4 in Lebanon as Trump criticises Netanyahu

Warning comes as Trump criticises Netanyahu over Israel's attacks on Lebanon.

Why Ukraine could now have fresh hope of vital US support

The official G7 agenda started on Tuesday morning with a two-hour session on Ukraine.

Group planned to attack White House UFC event using snipers and drones, FBI says

In newly unsealed court filings, the government says the group allegedly expressed grievances about corruption, the Epstein files, and data centres.

India: Why a country of 1.4 billion is not in the football World Cup

The world's most populous country is still missing from football's biggest stage.

Brazilian court convicts Eduardo Bolsonaro of courting US interference

US placed tariffs on Brazilian goods and sanctioned judicial officials involved in trial of the father for coup plot.

'Warning fire went up': Couple on board yacht describe encounter with Russian warship

The Russian frigate fired warning shots near a British retired couple on a yacht in the English Channel.

Ghana’s Partey loses appeal to overturn Canadian visa refusal for World Cup

Thomas Partey will not be able to enter Canada for Ghana's first World Cup match against Panama on Wednesday.

Mbappe breaks scoring record in France win over Senegal in World Cup

Kylian Mbappe becomes France's all-time top scorer with 58 goals, two goals off record World Cup scorer Miroslav Klose.

Argentina vs Algeria: LIVE – World Cup 2026

Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream service.

Iran, Ukraine dominate G7 summit

Here’s what came out of the G7 summit in France.

UK investigating reports Russian warship fired warning shots near yacht in English Channel

BBC News understands the yacht had drifted towards the Admiral Grigorovich, a Russian frigate which has been operating in the Channel.

Africa’s chances at the World Cup

From Cape Verde’s debut to Ghana’s quarter-final legacy, six teams from sub-Saharan Africa to watch at the World Cup.

US judge upholds conviction of ex-judge who helped man evade federal agents

Activists say former judge Hannah Dugan was targeted by the Trump administration for defiance over immigration raids.

Repairs begin at 1,000-year-old Kyiv monastery after Russian attack

The Kyiv Pechersk Lavra is under repair after deadly Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital on Monday.

German broadcaster removes TV intro after Elon Musk takes legal action

ZDF TV responded to a "cease and desist" letter after the tech trillionaire condemned the broadcaster's "outrageous lies".

Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in Poland

Robert Kuzovkov, who used the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, has been known for his caricatures of politicians including Vladimir Putin.

Israel seizes power over occupied West Bank mosque from Palestinians

Hebron's mayor warns unilateral changes breach agreements, posing significant consequences for the region's stability.

Hundreds of cats stolen for food in Vietnam rescued by police, welfare group says

Police have arrested nine people and rescued more than 400 cats destined for slaughter, with more than 40 reunited with their owners.

Trump slams Israeli attacks on Lebanon at G7 summit

US President Donald Trump slammed Israeli attacks on Lebanon at the G7 Summit.

Qatar renews mediation efforts for regional stability after US-Iran deal

Qatar says it is working to prevent a return to war, following the signing of the MoU between the US and Iran.

Fragile quiet in Lebanon as US-Iran truce leaves unanswered questions

Many Lebanese remain doubtful that the agreement could finally mean the end of the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.

Israel went to war with Iran, but Netanyahu may be the loser

Critics say PM Benjamin Netanyahu's Iran war strengthened Tehran, strained US ties, and left Israel weaker.

Russian artist who criticised Putin is shot dead

An artist critical of Russia's President Vladimir Putin was shot and killed near his home in eastern Poland on Monday.

Russian artist who criticised Putin shot dead near home in Poland

An artist critical of Russia's President Vladimir Putin was shot and killed near his home in eastern Poland on Monday.

France's oldest female detainee, 79, goes on trial for in-law's grisly murder

A dismembered body found in a chain-bound trunk in the Seine in 1995 was only recently connected to the defendant by DNA evidence.

Somaliland opens Jerusalem embassy after Israel's recognition of its independence

The move comes six months after Israel became the first country to recognise the breakaway East African state.

Brazil police arrest bungee jumping operators after woman dies

A woman in Brazil died after bungee jumping operators failed to attach her cord before a jump from a 40-metre bridge.

Swedish man jailed for four years for coercing wife into sex with 120 men

The 61-year-old was found to have coerced his wife into sexual acts with men he found online in exchange for payment.

Trump tells Netanyahu to be ‘more responsible with respect to Lebanon’

US president also made unusually critical comments about Israel's military offensive in Lebanon.

Cuba tourism collapses as US pressure campaign bites

The number of foreign visitors is down by 58% compared to last year, Cuban officials say, amid sanctions and an effective oil blockade.

Qatar’s Emir hails Iran deal and touts US investments in Trump meeting

Qatar’s Emir hails Iran deal and touts US investments in Trump meeting.

Australia warns El Nino weather pattern set to be strongest in decades

Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology says forecasts have pointed towards a 'very strong El Nino event'.

Watch: California wildfires rage near passing vehicles

The fires in Riverside County cover over 2,000 acres, say authorities.

India temporarily bans Telegram over exam paper leak concerns

The NEET exam had earlier been scrapped over allegations of a paper leak, sparking massive protests.

G7 leaders meet in France with Iran and Ukraine high on agenda

French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday’s lunch summit would focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Nigerian army frees widow of ex-general who died in captivity

Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar and his wife Amina were abducted in north-west Nigeria at the end of last month.

What to know about this week’s US primary elections

Primaries are set to take place in Alabama, California, Oklahoma, Georgia, and the capital, Washington, DC, on Tuesday.

Football fans celebrate the World Cup across continents and cultures

Fans in jerseys and painted faces gather to watch World Cup matches, celebrating unity and rivalry alike.

Eight people killed in US Air Force B-52 bomber crash: What we know

The aircraft, one of the US Air Force's longest-used bombers, goes down during a routine test mission.