Khamenei vows Iran will never surrender, hypersonic missiles target Israel

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Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Wednesday Iran would never surrender, with the country unleashing hypersonic …

Trump on Iran strikes: 'I may do it, I may not do it'

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US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was still deciding whether to join Israel's strikes on Iran, claiming Tehran …

Lakers to be sold in record-breaking $10 billion deal: ESPN

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The Los Angeles Lakers are being sold in a record-breaking $10 billion deal that makes the iconic franchise the …

Gaza rescuers say 33 killed by Israel fire

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Gaza's civil defence agency said 33 people were killed by Israeli fire in the Palestinian territory on Wednesday, …

Climate change could cut crop yields up to a quarter

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Climate change is on track to reduce by 11 percent in 2100 the yields that today provide two-thirds of humanity's …

Khamenei vows Iran will never surrender

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Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Wednesday the nation would never surrender and warned the United …

New rules may not change dirty and deadly ship recycling business

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Mizan Hossain fell 10 metres (33-foot) from the top of a ship he was cutting up on Chittagong beach in Bangladesh -- …

Khamenei says Iran will 'never surrender', warns off US

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Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Wednesday the nation would never surrender as demanded by President …

UN says two Iran nuclear sites destroyed in Israel strikes

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The UN nuclear watchdog said Israeli strikes on Wednesday destroyed two buildings making centrifuge components for …

Israel targets nuclear site as Iran claims hypersonic missile attack

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Israel said it struck a nuclear site near Tehran on Wednesday, while Iran said it fired hypersonic missiles as the arch …

Iran says hypersonic missiles fired at Israel as Trump demands 'unconditional surrender'

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Iran said early Wednesday it fired hypersonic missiles at Israel in the latest round of overnight strikes between the …

New Zealand approves medicinal use of 'magic mushrooms'

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New Zealand on Wednesday approved the medicinal use of psilocybin, a hallucinogenic compound notably found in so-called …

Nearly two centuries on, quiet settles on Afghanistan's British Cemetery

AFP - 18h ago

Aynullah Rahimi's family has for decades tended the old cemetery in Kabul reserved for non-Afghans, but since the …

Panthers rout Oilers to capture second NHL Stanley Cup in a row

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The Florida Panthers, powered by Sam Reinhart's four-goal effort, captured their second consecutive Stanley Cup on …

G7 summit minus Trump rallies behind Ukraine

AFP - 20h ago

Group of Seven leaders on Tuesday vowed greater support for Ukraine but stopped short of joint condemnation of Russia …

Made in Vietnam: Hanoi cracks down on fake goods as US tariffs loom

AFP - 20h ago

Since the United States accused Vietnam of being a hub for counterfeit goods, Tran Le Chi has found it increasingly hard …

G7 minus Trump rallies behind Ukraine as US blocks statement

AFP - 1h ago

Group of Seven leaders minus President Donald Trump on Tuesday vowed greater support for Ukraine, as the United States …

India, Canada return ambassadors as Carney, Modi look past spat

AFP - 20h ago

India and Canada agreed Tuesday to return ambassadors to each other's capitals, turning a page on a bitter spat over an …

'What are these wars for?': Arab town in Israel shattered by Iran strike

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An Arab town in northern Israel paid a heavy price for the ongoing air war between Iran and Israel when a ballistic …

Trump extends TikTok deadline for third time

AFP - 19h ago

US President Donald Trump will this week give TikTok a fresh 90-day extension to find a non-Chinese buyer, the White …

Curfew lifted in LA as Trump battles for control of California troops

AFP - 22h ago

Calm appeared to be returning to protest-hit Los Angeles on Tuesday as the mayor lifted a nighttime curfew, while …

Trump demands 'unconditional surrender' as Iran reels

Jun 17 2025

President Donald Trump on Tuesday demanded "unconditional surrender" from Tehran and warned the United States could …

Trump says won't kill Iran's Khamenei 'for now' as Israel presses campaign

Jun 17 2025

President Donald Trump said the United States would not kill Iran's supreme leader "for now" and appeared to demand …

G7 rallies behind Ukraine after abrupt Trump exit

Jun 17 2025

Group of Seven leaders, holding talks Tuesday at a summit in Canada, promised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky …

Russian strikes kill 14 in 'horrific' attack on Kyiv

Jun 17 2025

Russia launched dozens of drones and missiles at Kyiv in the early hours of Tuesday, killing at least 14 people and …

Iran confronts Trump with toughest choice yet

Jun 17 2025

President Donald Trump faces potentially the hardest choice of his time in the White House, as he weighs up whether the …

Russian strikes kill 10 in 'horrific' attack on Kyiv

Jun 17 2025

Russia launched dozens of drones and missiles at Kyiv in the early hours of Tuesday, killing at least 10 people and …

China's Xi in Kazakhstan to cement 'eternal' Central Asia ties

Jun 17 2025

Xi Jinping celebrated China's "eternal friendship" with Central Asia at a summit in Kazakhstan on Tuesday, as the …

How much damage has Israel inflicted on Iran's nuclear programme?

Jun 17 2025

Israel's strikes on Iran have targeted several of its nuclear facilities as it claims the country is seeking to develop …

Trump says wants 'real end' to Israel-Iran conflict, not ceasefire

Jun 17 2025

US President Donald Trump said he wants a "real end" to the conflict between Israel and Iran, not just a ceasefire, as …

Russian strikes kill 16 in 'horrific' attack on Kyiv

Jun 17 2025

Russia launched dozens of drones and missiles at Kyiv in the early hours of Tuesday, killing at least 16 people and …

Israel, Iran trade blows as air war rages into fifth day

Jun 17 2025

Israel said Tuesday it targeted military sites in Iran and killed a senior commander in fresh strikes, prompting Tehran …

China's Xi in Kazakhstan to cement Central Asia ties

Jun 17 2025

Chinese President Xi Jinping met Central Asian leaders at a summit in Kazakhstan on Tuesday, his second trip to the …

Survivors of Bosnia 'rape camps' come forward 30 years on

Jun 17 2025

It took years for Zehra Murguz to be able to testify about what happened to her and other Muslim women in the "rape …

Empty seats as Chelsea win opener at Club World Cup, Benfica deny Boca

Jun 17 2025

Chelsea began their Club World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory against Los Angeles FC in a largely empty stadium on …

G7 urges Middle East de-escalation as Trump makes hasty summit exit

Jun 17 2025

G7 leaders on Monday called for "de-escalation" in the Middle East starting with the Israel-Iran conflict, as US …

G7 urges Iran de-escalation as Trump makes hasty summit exit

Jun 17 2025

G7 leaders on Monday called for "de-escalation" in the Middle East starting with the Israel-Iran conflict, as US …

Venezuela's El Dorado, where gold is currency of the poor

Jun 17 2025

In the Venezuelan mining community of El Dorado, the majority of residents carry around gold instead of cards or cash to …

Soft power: BTS fans rally behind Korean international adoptees

Jun 17 2025

K-pop megaband BTS is back from military service, and their international fandom -- long known for its progressive …

Israel, Iran trade missile fire as Trump warns Tehran to 'evacuate'

Jun 17 2025

Israel and Iran traded missile fire for a fifth straight day Tuesday, as US President Donald Trump warned Tehran …

US forces still in 'defensive posture' in Mideast: White House

Jun 17 2025

The White House insisted Monday evening that US forces remained in a "defensive" posture in the Middle East, despite a …

Trump makes hasty summit exit over Iran crisis

Jun 17 2025

US President Donald Trump was on Monday leaving a Group of Seven summit early as he hinted of greater involvement in the …

AFP photographer shot in face with rubber bullet at LA protest

Jun 17 2025

An Agence France-Presse photographer was recovering Monday after he was shot in the face with a rubber bullet by law …

'Strange' to play in front of 50,000 empty seats: Chelsea's Maresca

Jun 17 2025

Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca labelled the atmosphere in his team's opening Club World Cup game on Monday "strange" after …

Main doctor charged in actor Matthew Perry overdose to plead guilty

Jun 17 2025

The main doctor charged in connection with the drug overdose of "Friends" star Matthew Perry is expected to enter a …

Rise in 'harmful content' since Meta policy rollbacks: survey

Jun 17 2025

Harmful content including hate speech has surged across Meta's platforms since the company ended third-party …

Netanyahu says 'changing face of Middle East' as Israel, Iran trade blows

Jun 17 2025

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted on Monday that Israel's campaign against Iran was "changing the face of the …

Trump to leave G7 early after warning of Iran attack

Jun 16 2025

US President Donald Trump was leaving a Group of Seven summit early on Monday as he hinted of greater involvement in the …

Trump presses Iran to talk but holds back on joint G7 call

Jun 16 2025

US President Donald Trump on Monday warned Iran to make a deal as Israel pounds the country, but he held back on working …

Death penalty possible for suspected killer of Minnesota lawmaker

Jun 16 2025

The suspected killer of a Minnesota lawmaker could face the death penalty, US prosecutors said Monday as they revealed …

Netanyahu says campaign 'changing face of Middle East' as Israel, Iran trade blows

Jun 16 2025

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted on Monday that Israel's campaign against Iran was "changing the face of the …

UK apologises to thousands of grooming victims as it toughens law

Jun 16 2025

The UK government announced on Monday that it would bring in tough new laws to "root out the scourge" of grooming gangs, …

What's not being discussed at G7 as Trump shapes agenda

Jun 16 2025

Gender equality, climate change, biodiversity, poverty, health, gay rights and more -- the list of issues missing at the …

France shuts Israeli weapons booths at Paris Air Show

Jun 16 2025

Geopolitical tensions roiled the opening of the Paris Air Show on Monday as French authorities sealed off Israeli …

Iran state TV briefly knocked off air by strike after missiles kill 11 in Israel

Jun 16 2025

Iran's state broadcaster was briefly knocked off air by an Israeli strike and explosions rang out across Tehran Monday, …

Trump urges Iran to talk as G7 looks for common ground

Jun 16 2025

US President Donald Trump on Monday warned Iran, which Israel is pounding, to re-enter negotiations "before it's too …

Israel-Iran conflict: latest developments

Jun 16 2025

Israel and Iran traded deadly fire for a fourth day on Monday in their most intense confrontation in history, fuelling …

Suspected killer of Minnesota lawmaker to face 1st degree murder charges

Jun 16 2025

German court jails Syrian 'torture' doctor for life

Jun 16 2025

A German court on Monday handed a life sentence to a Syrian doctor who tortured opponents of former ruler Bashar …

Fighter jets, refuelling aircraft, frigate: UK assets in Mideast

Jun 16 2025

Britain is deploying extra fighter jets and other assets to the Middle East amid the escalating conflict between Israel …

Relatives wait for remains after Air India crash

Jun 16 2025

Indian health officials have begun handing relatives the bodies of their loved ones after one of the world's worst plane …

Ireland prepares to excavate 'mass grave' at mother and baby home

Jun 16 2025

Over a decade since a historian discovered an unmarked mass burial site for children at a former mother and baby home in …

Iran and Israel exchange deadly strikes in spiralling air war

Jun 16 2025

Iran launched missiles at Israeli cities Monday after Israeli strikes deep inside the Islamic republic, raising Israel's …

Suspected killer of Minnesota lawmaker due in court after two-day manhunt

Jun 16 2025

Iran hits Israel with deadly missile onslaught

Jun 16 2025

Iran unleashed a missile barrage on Israeli cities Monday after Israeli strikes deep inside the Islamic republic, …

Trump orders deportation drive targeting Democratic cities

Jun 16 2025

US President Donald Trump directed federal authorities to ramp up deportation efforts in Democratic-led cities on …

Suspected killer of Minnesota lawmaker caught after two-day manhunt

Jun 16 2025

US law enforcement officials in Minnesota caught the suspected killer of a Democratic state lawmaker and her husband on …

Scientists track egret's 38-hour flight from Australia to PNG

Jun 16 2025

A species of heron has been tracked flying for almost two days non-stop between Australia and Papua New Guinea during …

Los Angeles curfew to continue for 'couple more days': mayor

Jun 16 2025

A nightly curfew in Los Angeles will continue for "a couple more days," Mayor Karen Bass said Sunday, the ninth day of …

Iran hits Tel Aviv after overnight Israeli strikes on Tehran

Jun 16 2025

Iran unleashed a barrage of missile strikes on Israeli cities early Monday, after Israel struck military targets deep …

G7 confronts Israel-Iran crisis as Trump dominates summit

Jun 16 2025

Group of Seven leaders including US President Donald Trump prepared to hold talks Monday in the Canadian Rockies, …

PSG cruise over Atletico, Bayern thrash Auckland at Club World Cup

Jun 16 2025

Paris Saint-Germain laid down an ominous marker on their march towards global domination at the FIFA Club World Cup on …

Trump lands in Canada as G7 confronts Israel-Iran crisis

Jun 16 2025

Group of Seven powers on Sunday began negotiating on whether they can find common ground on an escalating conflict …

US manhunt intensifies after Minnesota lawmaker shootings

Jun 16 2025

Police and FBI agents waged a huge manhunt Sunday for a gunman who killed a Democratic state lawmaker and her husband in …

Royal Ascot battling 'headwinds' to secure foreign aces: racing director

Jun 16 2025

The "headwinds" of prizemoney and rival racing festivals are even more concerning than they were last year but …

Israel pounds Iran, Tehran hits back with missiles

Jun 16 2025

Israel unleashed a new wave of attacks against Iran on Monday, targeting missile sites after Tehran carried out deadly …

PSG cruise as Atletico wilt in Club World Cup opener

Jun 16 2025

Newly crowned European Champions Paris Saint-Germain launched their bid for Club World Cup glory with a convincing 4-0 …

'Hidden treasure': Rare Gandhi portrait up for UK sale

Jun 16 2025

A rare oil painting of Indian independence leader Mahatma Gandhi, which is believed to have been damaged by a Hindu …

UK appoints Blaise Metreweli first woman head of MI6 spy service

Jun 16 2025

The UK government has appointed Blaise Metreweli as the first-ever woman to head its MI6 spy service as the country …

Israel pounds Iran from west to east, Tehran hits back with missiles

Jun 15 2025

Israel unleashed a punishing wave of strikes across the breadth of Iran on Sunday and Tehran hit back with fresh missile …

Trump due in Canada as G7 confronts Israel-Iran crisis

Jun 15 2025

Group of Seven leaders including US President Donald Trump began arriving Sunday in the Canadian Rockies for a summit …

Macron, on Greenland visit, berates Trump for threats against the territory

Jun 15 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday criticised US President Donald Trump's threats to annex Greenland, as he …

Kubica wins 'mental battle' to triumph at Le Mans

Jun 15 2025

Former Formula One driver Robert Kubica has long since tackled the demons of a near-fatal accident 14 years ago but …

Kubica steers Ferrari to third consecutive 24 Hours of Le Mans

Jun 15 2025

Former Formula One driver Robert Kubica took the chequered flag in his bright yellow "privateer" Ferrari to give the …

Families hold funerals for Air India crash victims

Jun 15 2025

Mourners covered white coffins with flowers in India on Sunday as funerals were held for some of the at least 279 people …

Manhunt intensifies in US after lawmaker killed, another wounded

Jun 15 2025

Police and FBI agents waged a huge manhunt Sunday for a gunman who killed a Democratic state lawmaker and her husband in …

Israel pounds Iran from west to east in deepest strikes yet

Jun 15 2025

Israel unleashed a punishing barrage of strikes across Iran Sunday, hitting targets from the west to Tehran and as far …

Israel vows to make Iran pay 'heavy price' as fighting rages on

Jun 15 2025

Israel unleashed a punishing barrage of strikes targeting the capital Tehran Sunday, after Prime Minister Benjamin …

Israel keeps up Iran strikes after deadly missile barrage

Jun 15 2025

Israel pressed its bombardment campaign on Iran on Sunday, striking a defence facility and fuel depots as the two arch …

US police hunt gunman after state lawmaker killed, another hurt

Jun 15 2025

A manhunt was underway Sunday for a gunman who shot two Democratic state lawmakers in Minnesota, killing Melissa Hortman …

Trump flexes military might at parade as protests sweep US

Jun 15 2025

President Donald Trump hosted the largest US military parade in decades on his 79th birthday as protesters rallied …

Iran missiles kill 10 in Israel in night of mutual attacks

Jun 15 2025

Iranian missile fire on Israel killed at least 10 people overnight, authorities said Sunday, as the foes exchanged new …

Iran launches missile barrage as Israel strikes Tehran

Jun 15 2025

Iranians and Israelis woke to smoke and rubble on Sunday after the arch-rivals expanded their attacks overnight, with …

Trump basks in birthday military parade as protests sweep US

Jun 14 2025

US President Donald Trump reveled in a long dreamt-of military parade on his 79th birthday Saturday, as demonstrators …

Trump's military parade kicks off as protests sweep US

Jun 14 2025

US President Donald Trump kicked off his long dreamt-of military parade in Washington on his 79th birthday Saturday, as …

Iran launches more missiles as Israel targets Tehran

Jun 14 2025

Iran launched a new wave of missiles at Israel on Saturday, wounding several people in residential buildings, while …

Anti-Trump protesters rally across US ahead of military parade

Jun 14 2025

Tens of thousands of protesters rallied nationwide Saturday against Donald Trump ahead of a huge military parade on the …

Iran activates air defences, Israelis told to shelter as both sides trade strikes

Jun 14 2025

Iran activated its air defences in several regions on Saturday and Israel told its citizens to take shelter ahead of a …

Minnesota lawmaker shot dead, another wounded in targeted attack

Jun 14 2025

A gunman shot two Democratic state lawmakers in Minnesota early Saturday, killing one and her husband and wounding the …

Sao Paulo's pumas under attack as 'stone jungle' threatens rainforest

Jun 14 2025

Apartment blocks and shopping centers sprout like mushrooms around a wild cat sanctuary that shelters pumas recovering …

MMA draws thousands in Nigeria as fight sport gains ground

Jun 14 2025

The arena was packed on Friday night in the upscale Lekki neighbourhood of Nigeria's bustling commercial capital, Lagos. …

Death toll in India plane crash rises to at least 279

Jun 14 2025

The death toll from the fiery crash of a London-bound passenger jet in an Indian city climbed to 279 on Saturday as …