The world in a glance.

Which countries have strategic oil reserves – and how much?

Members of the International Energy Agency have agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil from strategic reserves.

Blast that injured two was 'terrorist attack', Ukrainian authorities say

The suspect is a 21-year-old local resident who claims he was blackmailed and forced to plant explosives.

OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies at 43

Leo Radvinsky became a billionaire after investing in the site, known for its pornographic content.

Energy, water, bonds: What are Iran’s targets if Trump hits power plants?

Donald Trump's Strait of Hormuz deadline for Iran raises concerns about attacks on energy in the Middle East.

Trump signals off-ramp in Iran war despite no ‘regime change’

President Donald Trump has ordered the US military to postpone strikes against Iranian power plants and energy.

'Stop, stop, stop': Listen to LaGuardia control tower audio during collision

An Air Canada plane carrying 72 passengers and four crew initially landed safely from Montreal on Sunday evening before colliding with a firefighting vehicle.

Trump speaks after announcing delay on Iran attacks

President Donald Trump has spoken to reporters after announcing the US was postponing attacks targeting Iran’s energy.

Madrid protest against US blockade of Cuba

Protesters gathered outside the US embassy in Madrid as sanctions pushed Cuba into an electricity blackout.

Owner of OnlyFans adult platform dies at the age of 43

Leonid Radvinsky, a Ukrainian-American entrepreneur who was the owner of the adult content platform OnlyFans, has died.

US-Israeli war on Iran strains food, water and fuel prices in India

Locals in northern India have a growing concern over costs of essential resources due to the Iran war.

‘NATO joining US-Israel’s war on Iran is between slim and none’

‘NATO joining US-Israel's war on Iran is between slim and none’

New UN climate report says the past decade was the hottest on record

A new UN report confirms the past decade was the hottest on record.

France's former Socialist Prime Minister Lionel Jospin dies at 88

Jospin was head of government from 1997 to 2002 and is credited with bringing in the 35-hour working week.

Has Iran brought down an ‘unkillable’ US F-35 jet?

The supersonic fighter jet is designed to avoid detection by radar and other technologies.

'Every indicator is flashing red,' says UN as it warns of record 'climate imbalance'

The Earth's climate is in a "state of emergency", according to the United Nations which has warned it is more out of balance than at any other time in observed history. 

British couple detained in Iran feel 'let down' and call on Starmer to 'help us'

A British couple jailed for 10 years in Iran on "falsified" spying charges say they feel abandoned by the UK government - and have urged the prime minister to "step up and help…

Israel’s displacement of civilians in Lebanon is a possible war crime

The Israeli tactics of mass expulsion of Lebanese civilians risk directly violating international law.

Australia's ABC staff to go on strike for first time in 20 years

The 24-hour long strike is expected to disrupt live television and radio broadcasts.

China ‘is playing the long game’ in Iran war by staying neutral

Han Shen Lin, director of the China Office at the Asia Consultative Group, says that China is likely to remain neutral,

Iran war: What’s happening on day 24 of US-Israel attacks?

The region is on edge as Trump's deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on power plants nears.

HK police can now demand phone passwords under new national security rules

Those who do not comply can be jailed for up to a year and fined up to HK$100,000 ($12,700; £9,600).

IEA chief warns of ‘very severe’ global energy crisis

IEA may release more oil as the Iran war hits supply, with chief Fatih Birol warning of a severe global energy crisis.

Rescue teams brave fire in suspected attack on Gaza City residential area

Rescue teams headed to the site of a suspected Israeli attack in Gaza City to control the blaze.

Kim Jong Un reappointed as president of North Korea

North Korea’s news agencies reported that Kim Jon Un was reappointed to his role as president of State Affairs.

World in energy crisis worse than 1970s’ oil shocks combined, IEA head says

Energy crunch prompted by Iran war poses 'major threat' to global economy, Fatih Birol says.

Brothers search rubble for missing sibling under Tehran rubble after strike

Five days after a strike destroyed a building in Tehran, Mahdi Mirzahosseini’s brothers are still searching for him.

UN issues new climate warning as El Niño looms

The Earth's climate is further out of balance than at any time in recorded history, the UN's weather agency says.

UN warns Earth's climate being 'pushed beyond its limits' as El Niño looms

The Earth's climate is further out of balance than at any time in recorded history, the UN's weather agency says.

Immense damage seen in Iran’s streets after air strikes

Videos show the aftermath of strikes in Iran, as search teams recover bodies from rubble.

Tehran has responded to attacks with speed and strategy - Iranians are bracing for a long war

Living under the threat of bombardment is terrifying. Barely an hour passes in Tehran without the sound of an explosion. Nowhere feels safe.

Iran war live: Tehran vows to ‘completely close’ Hormuz if power plants hit

US-Israel attacks on Iran continue as Israeli forces blow up the Qasimiyah Bridge in south Lebanon.

Kashmiris donate gold and cash to support Iran

Residents in Indian-administered Kashmir are donating their gold possessions and cash to support Iranians.

France's Socialists hold on to power in major cities in election boost for mainstream

Paris and Marseille are held by the Socialists in local elections which saw the nationalist right win in Nice and certain towns.

Vinicius strikes twice as Real Madrid edge Atletico 3-2 in pulsating derby

Real stay within four points of league leaders Barcelona with hard-fought win in Madrid derby.

Who’s left running Iran?

Much of the top leadership has been eliminated, but the country is still fighting.

Displaced families shelter in tents in Beirut amid Israeli strikes

Families displaced by Israeli strikes are sheltering in tents across Beirut, as rain falls.

Trump sends US immigration agents to airports as shutdown chaos deepens

Shutdown standoff forces US President Trump's hand as airport queues spiral and security staff go unpaid.

Israel to expand ground and air attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon

There are fears in Lebanon that Israel is preparing for a large-scale ground invasion.

Israeli air strikes on Gaza kill four Palestinians

Strikes intensify across Gaza as health officials say 680 Palestinians have been killed since October's 'ceasefire'.

Israeli settlers violently storm through occupied West Bank

Dozens of Israeli settlers stormed a Palestinian village near Nablus during Eid al-Fitr, torching homes and vehicles.

Israel vows to escalate campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon

Israel says it will escalate operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, targeting bridges over the Litani River.

Lebanon’s Aoun warns Israeli attack on bridge ‘prelude to ground invasion’

Israeli army chief says the operation against Hezbollah "has only begun" and would be "prolonged".

Israeli settlers target Palestinian villages in occupied West Bank, attacking people and properties

The violence began after 18-year-old settler Yehuda Sherman was killed after reportedly being hit by a vehicle driven by a Palestinian while on his quad bike.

Trump says ICE agents will assist airport security as DHS shutdown continues

Travellers have faced hours-long waits at airports around the country as a partial government shutdown has left TSA agents without pay.

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy urges allies to pressure Russia ahead of US talks

With US-Ukraine talks set to resume in Florida, Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns Russia is increasing its oil revenues.

Iranian missiles injure 180 in towns near Israeli nuclear site

Israel is investigating how ballistic missiles got through the country's sophisticated air defences.

Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid 3-2: La Liga – as it happened

All the updates as Real Madrid come from behind to beat Atletico and stay in touch with league leaders Barca.

Did Israel miscalculate Iranian military capabilities?

Iranian attacks on Arad and Dimona near Israeli nuclear site raise serious questions about Israel's defence strategy.

Iran claims missile attacks on key Israeli military bases

Iran says it launched multiple ballistic missile and drone strikes, targeting bases across Israel, UAE, and Kuwait.

Iranian authorities taunt US, Israel, EU amid strikes and assassinations

Iranians are concerned about the impact of potential attacks on power plants as the scope of US-Israel war expands.