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UN urges ‘all parties’ to respect navigation in Strait of Hormuz

UN Secretary-General is calling on ‘all parties’ to respect freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

Energy prices rise despite Jones Act suspension by Trump

Shipping costs have increased by more than 10 percent in the past month due to the US-Israel war on Iran.

What’s behind Viktor Orban’s defeat in Hungary’s election?

Hungary's opposition has defeated the prime minister by a landslide.

French cement giant Lafarge guilty of financing ISIL in Syria

Cement company Lafarge and eight of its ex-employees were found guilty of financing ISIL in a French court.

Hungary's next PM would pick up if Putin calls and tell him to stop Ukraine war

Russia has offered "pragmatic" relations, but Péter Magyar says he will not call Vladimir Putin himself.

Spanish PM's wife charged with corruption after two-year probe

Begoña Gómez is accused of using her relationship with Pedro Sánchez to advance her private career.

Israel kills three Palestinians in separate Gaza strikes

Two Palestinians were killed in separate strikes in southern Gaza on Monday, according to officials at Nasser hospital.

Philippines accuses China of using cyanide to poison South China Sea atoll

Officials warn cyanide could harm marine life and weaken the reef supporting a grounded warship.

Is Magyar’s election win the end of the EU’s troubles with Hungary?

Orban's exit signals potential end to Hungary's EU isolation and opens door for diplomatic and economic collaboration.

US drivers head to Native American lands for cheaper gas

Some of the cheapest fuel in the country can be found on tribal land due to tax exemptions.

Hungarian voters celebrate 'much-needed' change

Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule is over, defeated by 45-year-old ex-party insider Péter Magyar.

Orban was defeated in Hungary, but Orbanism lives on

Viktor Orban’s stepping stone – the EU’s own illiberal tendencies and militarism - is still very much present.

Flag, anthem restrictions dropped for Russian, Belarusian swimmers

The move signals a further easing of restrictions on athletes from the two countries by sports-governing bodies.

Indian workers protest over rising living cost

Police have scaled up enforcement in the Indian city of Noida as a factory workers' protest turns violent.

US blockade of Iranian ports explained in two minutes

The BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the US blockade of Iranian ports will work.

Italian PM condemns ally Trump over 'unacceptable' Pope criticism

Italy's prime minister and the US president are close allies, but Trump has refused to apologise to the "very weak" Pope Leo XIV.

What are the pros and cons of Trump’s Iranian naval blockade?

What does Donald Trump’s naval blockade of Iranian ports look like and can it achieve what the US president wants?

Bahrain summons Iraqi envoy as pro-Iranian attacks persist in Gulf

Move reflects regional alarm over attacks by pro-Iranian groups based in Iraq, which continue despite ceasefire.

Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona: Champions League – team news, start, lineups

La Liga leaders Barcelona face Atletico Madrid, hoping to bounce back from their first-leg football defeat at home.

Ex-Nigerian oil minister denies taking bribes

Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of living “a life of luxury” in the UK at properties paid for and refurbished by industry figures.

Leo becomes first Pope to visit Algeria at start of major Africa tour

Leo XIV wants the world's attention on a continent vital to the Church's future, an aide says.

The US blockade of Iran is a gamble. Will it work?

The US military has the capability to mount a blockade of vessels moving in and out of the Gulf. The question is: to what end?

‘Drinking Arsenal tears’: How the Gunners’ stumble sparked a meme frenzy

As a Man City fan's 'Arsenal bottle job' celebration goes viral, football fans take a dig at the London club's stumble.

Trump’s threat to blockade Hormuz: Why it’s the latest major escalation

Analysts warn Washington's blockade could harm the fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran.

Pakistan eyes narrow window to resuscitate US-Iran talks after breakdown

US and Iran end marathon Islamabad talks without agreement, leaving fragile ceasefire under growing strain.

Peru election drags into second day after ballot delivery fiasco

Technical and logistical problems mean Peruvians choosing a new president and members of Congress continue to vote on Monday.

Iran carried out highest number of executions in decades

Organisations warn many more people could be executed in the wake of the anti-government protests which swept Iran earlier this year.

Pope says he has 'no fear' of Trump after scathing criticism

The US president accuses Leo of being "weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy".

At least six killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon

Attacks come as Israel says it is close to taking over a major town in the south, and before peace talks in the US.

Mourners sing Asha Bhosle hit as iconic Indian singer cremated

The singer, who died at the age of 92, will be cremated with full state honours on Monday.

Who is Peter Magyar, Hungary’s new leader who trounced Viktor Orban?

Magyar's centre-right Tisza party has won a two-thirds majority in Hungary's parliamentary elections.

Celebrities and fans pay tributes to Asha Bhosle

Asha Bhosle died in Mumbai on Sunday after being admitted to the hospital following a heart attack.

How a UK military college sought to distance itself from ban on Israelis

Head of defence college asked military official to ensure government took ownership of ban, emails reveal.

Millions in war-ravaged Sudan surviving on one meal a day, say NGOs

Many people resorting to eating leaves and animal feed to survive in North Darfur and South Kordofan states.

What is a naval blockade and how would it work in Strait of Hormuz?

Donald Trump says that the US is going to start blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?

Protesters rally in Paris against ‘liberty-killing’ anti-Semitism bill

Hundreds of protesters gathered in Paris to oppose a proposed law aimed at combating ‘renewed forms’ of anti-Semitism.

Katya Adler: Jubilation in Budapest will be felt in Europe but leaves Moscow cold

European leaders share Hungarians' joy over the ousting of Vladimir Putin's EU ally, writes the BBC's Europe editor.

Britney Spears goes into rehab after driving under the influence arrest

The singer voluntarily checks herself into a treatment facility, three weeks before her court date.

Calling out sex tape blackmail and cosying up to Europe: This is Hungary's new prime minister

After his stunning win last night, Peter Magyar told a rally that "Hungary wants to be a European country again".

Celebrations in Hungary after Orban ousted in landmark election

Celebrations broke out across Budapest after opposition leader Peter Magyar defeated Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

Iran war: What is happening on day 45 of the US-Iran conflict?

The move to blockade the Strait of Hormuz is the latest escalation in the war after failure to sign peace deal.

Orbán era swept away by Péter Magyar's Hungary election landslide

Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule is over, defeated by a 45-year-old ex-party insider who convinced a majority of Hungarians to oust him.

Sinner beats Alcaraz in straight sets to win Monte Carlo; reclaim No.1 spot

Jannik Sinner continues his title-winning run with a 7-6(5) 6-3 triumph and grabs top spot in ATP rankings.

‘Terrible for foreign policy’: Trump attacks Pope Leo after peace appeal

Leo, ​who last year became the first US-born pope, has emerged as an outspoken critic of the US-Israeli ⁠war on Iran.

Oil back above $100 as US to blockade Iranian ports after peace talks fail

The failure of negotiations at the weekend has raised concerns that the global energy crisis will deepen.

Leading candidate quits California governor race amid sexual misconduct claims

Top Democratic allies intensified pressure on him to exit the gubernatorial race.

Viktor Orbán's Hungarian experiment runs out of steam

Péter Magyar's historic win offers peace for a country exhausted by the tensions of Viktor Orbán's rule, Nick Thorpe reports from Budapest.

Eight to be awarded for bravery in Bondi Junction stabbing

Six people were killed and ten injured after a man went on a stabbing rampage in an Australian mall.

Oil prices surge past $103 a barrel after US announces blockade of Iran

Asian stocks fall as naval blockade threat injects new turmoil into financial markets.

'A truly historic moment': Hungarian opposition wins election landslide

Rajini Vaidyanathan broadcasts from outside Hungary's parliament as crowds hear about the prime minister's concession.