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Rival armed groups join forces against the Malian state: What next?

Armed groups with differing ideologies have launched coordinated attacks across Mali. Can they remain united?

How does targeting water supply during war worsen the scarcity crisis?

We explore why water infrastructure is increasingly being targeted in the midst of war and conflict.

‘Clearly stronger’: Germany’s Merz says Iran ‘humiliated’ US in its war

German chancellor warns the US risks becoming bogged down in another quagmire similar to Iraq and Afghanistan.

Mbappe could miss El Clasico after Real Madrid confirm thigh injury

French striker doubtful after sustaining an injury to the semitendinosus muscle in his left leg, his club says.

What we're learning about suspected Washington press dinner gunman

The man arrested at the event attended by President Trump is due in court on Monday.

Fighting over access to water in Chad kills at least 42, army intervenes

Dispute over water spirals into reprisal attacks, government says situation is 'under control'.

Varoufakis on Palantir, AI warfare, and the rise of tech lordism

Yanis Varoufakis speaks to Redi Tlhabi about Palantir's new manifesto, AI weapons, and big tech's ideological drive.

Somalia hunger crisis worsens as drought displaces more than 500,000 people

In Somalia, displaced communities face starvation as humanitarian funds decrease, leaving them without assistance or hope.

World Cup 2026 prize money, fees to be increased for all teams: FIFA

Football's global governing body promises to increase funding for the tournament to help cover participation costs.

Worker killed at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant after drone strike, says Russia

A worker at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power ​station has been killed in a ​Ukrainian drone attack, according to Russian ​forces, which control the plant.

From super shoes to bread with honey - the man who made London Marathon history

Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe became the first person to break the two-hour barrier in an official marathon on Sunday, smashing the men's world record by 65 seconds.

Kim Jong Un speaks at memorial for North Korean soldiers killed fighting for Russia

Kim Jong Un threw dirt over the remains of one dead soldier at the opening of a memorial museum for his compatriots who died fighting alongside Russia in the Ukraine war.

Trump says King will be 'very safe' during US visit after security talks

The state visit will go ahead despite concerns raised after a gunman targeted an event attended by the president.

Archbishop of Canterbury prays with Pope Leo in historic meeting

Dame Sarah Mullally, the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, has prayed with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican - a meeting that would have been unthinkable just a few years ago.

The war on Iran is eroding nuclear non-proliferation

US-Israeli attacks on Iran under the pretext of ending a nuclear weapons programme are damaging confidence in the NPT.

Oil prices rise as US-Iran peace talks stall

President Trump said the US had cancelled plans to send a team to Pakistan for negotiations.

Remembering Raghu Rai: The photographer who showed India to itself

With Rai's passing, India has lost a visual historian who was a chronicler of its most defining and often painful moments.

Iran’s top diplomat in Russia as Tehran intensifies efforts to end the war

Pakistan and Oman remain involved in backchannel efforts to prevent a return to open US-Israel war on Iran.

Iran’s top diplomat visits Russia as part of efforts to end the war

Pakistan and Oman remain involved in backchannel efforts to prevent a return to open US-Israel war on Iran.

ACL injury ends Xavi Simons’ World Cup 2026 dream with the Netherlands

Dutch midfielder suffers a suspected ACL injury to his right knee, ending his chances of playing in the FIFA World Cup.

Kim Jong Un opens memorial for N Korean soldiers killed in Ukraine war

Kim Jong Un and Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov unveiled the memorial in Pyongyang.

French teen who licked vending machine straw faces jail in Singapore

The teen, who posted on social media a video of himself licking the straw, could be jailed for more than two years.

Taiwan court hands down jail terms in TSMC trade secrets case

Ex-Tokyo Electron employee sentenced to 10 years, four other defendants receive between 10 months and six years.

Ukraine's drone commander has Russian oil, troops and morale in his sights

In a rare interview, Commander Robert Brovdi shared how his unit accounts for a third of all targets destroyed on the battlefield.

From Australia to Vietnam, the Iran war is fuelling demand for EVs

Electric vehicle sales are surging in many markets as conflict drives up the cost of running petrol and diesel vehicles.

Trump and officials 'likely' targets of press dinner shooting suspect, authorities believe

The suspect is expected to be charged with assault of a federal officer and using a firearm during a crime of violence, officials have said.

Iran war live: Araghchi to meet Putin; Strait of Hormuz remains shut

Iran's foreign minister heads to Russia as Trump says Iranian leaders can call on the phone if they want to talk.

Benjamin Netanyahu's biggest rivals merge in bid to oust his government

Two of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's biggest rivals have announced they are joining forces to attempt to oust his coalition government.

Mali defence minister killed as country hit by wave of rebel attacks

A wave of coordinated attacks by jihadist militants and separatists has spread through the country.

Iran’s foreign minister leaves Pakistan, heads to Russia for more talks

Abbas Araghchi will speak with 'senior officials' in Moscow, Iran's Foreign Ministry says.

Bomb attack on Colombia highway kills 19 ahead of election

Highway bombing in Colombia’s Cauca kills 19, injures dozens amid a surge in violence ahead of next month’s election.

Did Trump save eight Iranian women from execution?

The US president says he saved eight Iranian women from execution, but Iran says otherwise.

Israel issues forced evacuation orders for southern Lebanon in escalation

Hezbollah rejects allegations from Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu that it is undermining the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.

Kenya’s Sawe shatters two-hour marathon barrier

Sabastian Sawe of Kenya shattered a world record at the London Marathon.

Mystery surrounds fate of detained journalist six months after fall of key Sudan city

Six months have passed since the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) captured the Sudanese regional capital Al Fashir and shared dozens of videos documenting their massacre in…

Accused shooter was targeting Trump and US officials, authorities say

President Donald Trump says suspect wrote an anti-Christian declaration and is 'sick guy'.

First trial of Assad-era Syrian official starts in Damascus

Syria begun its first public trial of former Assad-era officials, with ex-security chief Atef Najib appearing in court.

Thai police arrest Indonesian wanted for $10m cyberfraud

The 33-year-old Indonesian taken into custody at luxury resort on island of Phuket after FBI tip-off.

Iran shifts economic focus to essentials during war uncertainty

The government is partly reversing a currency decision for basic items and tapping into the country's sovereign fund.

New footage shows moment of deadly bus bombing in Colombia

Newly released dashcam video shows the moment that a bomb-laden bus exploded in Colombia.

‘State of war’: Why Israel has escalated attacks in Gaza

Israel escalates attacks and expands control in Gaza Strip, sidelining the new US-backed technocratic administration.

Will Yamal, Salah and Ekitike miss the World Cup 2026 due to injury?

From Spanish prodigy Lamine Yamal to Egypt's Mohamed Salah and Brazil's trio, these 10 players could be out of action.

War, the Gulf & Rethinking Money in Sport

Samantha Johnson looks at how geopolitics could impact the business of sport in the Gulf

Trump claims shooting would 'never have happened' if ballroom had been built

Donald Trump has claimed a shooting at a White House correspondents' dinner would have been avoided had his proposed ballroom been built.

US-Iran conflict: What’s the latest as the Islamabad talks stall?

Washington and Tehran stick to their positions as mediators hope for a diplomatic breakthrough in US-Israel war on Iran.

40 years since the world’s worst nuclear disaster in Ukraine

40 years since the world’s worst nuclear disaster in Ukraine

Israel feared Amal Khalil, just as it did Shireen Abu Akleh

Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil was killed because she refused to be intimidated into silence.

Syria puts first Assad-era official on trial in Damascus

Atef Najib, ex-head of political security in Deraa province, is charged with 'crimes against the Syrian people'.

Sebastian Sawe breaks London marathon record with first run under two hours

Kenyan athlete breaks Kelvin Kiptum’s previous world record of 2:00:35; Ethiopia's Assefa retains her women's crown.

Timeline: Trump assassination attempts and security incidents

Timeline reveals assassination attempts on Trump, including incidents during his presidency and campaign rallies.