-
Tourism deal puts one of Egypt's last wild shores at risk
-
Two right-wing candidates headed to Bolivia presidential run-off
-
Australian court fines Qantas US$59 million for illegal layoffs
-
Games industry in search of new winning combo at Gamescom 2025
-
Rooms of their own: women-only communities thrive in China
-
Social media hit Ilona Maher takes women's rugby onto new plane
-
Asia stocks up, oil down before Trump-Zelensky talks
-
Zelensky returns to site of stunning Oval Office shouting match
-
Two right-wing candidates headed to Bolivia presidential run-off: projection
-
'Skibidi' and 'tradwife': social media words added to Cambridge dictionary
-
Akie Iwai joins twin sister Chisato as LPGA winner with Portland Classic triumph
-
LIV's DeChambeau joins Henley and English as US Ryder Cup qualifiers
-
No.1 Scheffler outlasts MacIntyre to win BMW Championship
-
Swiatek swamps Rybakina, to face Paolini in Cincinnati final
-
Atletico beaten by Espanyol in La Liga opener
-
PSG get Ligue 1 title defence off to winning start
-
Rahm edges Niemann for LIV season title as Munoz wins at Indy
-
Seven killed in latest Ecuador pool hall shooting
-
Mass rally in Tel Aviv calls for end to Gaza war, hostage deal
-
Terence Stamp: from arthouse icon to blockbuster villain
-
World No. 3 Swiatek powers past Rybakina into Cincinnati WTA final
-
Tens of thousands of Israelis protest for end to Gaza war
-
Terence Stamp, 60s icon and Superman villain, dies
-
Arsenal battle to beat Man Utd, world champions Chelsea held by Palace
-
Arsenal capitalise on Bayindir error to beat Man Utd
-
'Weapons' tops North American box office for 2nd week
-
Newcastle sign Ramsey from Aston Villa
-
Terence Stamp in five films
-
Terence Stamp, Superman villain and 'swinging sixties' icon, dies aged 87: UK media
-
Chelsea draw blank in Palace stalemate
-
European leaders to join Zelensky in Trump meeting
-
Hopes for survivors wane after Pakistan flooding kills hundreds
-
Six in a row for Marc Marquez with victory at Austrian MotoGP
-
Spain PM vows 'climate pact' on visit to fire-hit region
-
Serbia's president vows 'strong response' after days of unrest
-
Brazilian goalkeeper Fabio equals Shilton record for most games played
-
Warholm in confident swagger towards Tokyo worlds
-
Air Canada to resume flights after govt directive ends strike
-
Israelis rally nationwide calling for end to Gaza war, hostage deal
-
European leaders to join Zelensky for Ukraine talks with Trump
-
Downgraded Hurricane Erin lashes Caribbean with rain
-
Protests held across Israel calling for end to Gaza war, hostage deal
-
Hopes for survivors wane as landslides, flooding bury Pakistan villages
-
After deadly protests, Kenya's Ruto seeks football distraction
-
Bolivian right eyes return in elections marked by economic crisis
-
Drought, dams and diplomacy: Afghanistan's water crisis goes regional
-
'Pickypockets!' vigilante pairs with social media on London streets
-
From drought to floods, water extremes drive displacement in Afghanistan
-
Air Canada flights grounded as government intervenes in strike
-
Women bear brunt of Afghanistan's water scarcity
Featured
Last news

Hamas mulls truce proposals after Trump Gaza ceasefire push
Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Wednesday it was discussing proposals for a Gaza ceasefire received from mediators, after US President Donald Trump said Israel backed a 60-day ceasefire in the war-ravaged territory.
Hamas says discussing proposals after Trump Gaza ceasefire push
Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Wednesday it was discussing proposals for a Gaza ceasefire received from mediators, after US President Donald Trump said Israel backed a 60-day ceasefire in the war-ravaged territory.

Iran ends cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog after Israel, US strikes
Iran on Wednesday officially suspended its cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, a move triggered by the unprecedented Israeli and US strikes on its nuclear facilities.

Iran suspends cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog
Iran on Wednesday formally suspended its cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, a measure drawn up in the wake of unprecedented Israeli and US strikes on the Islamic republic's nuclear sites.

Israel's top diplomat urges seizing chance after Trump ceasefire push
Israel's top diplomat on Wednesday said any chance to free hostages held in Gaza "must not be missed", after US President Donald Trump urged Palestinian group Hamas to agree to a 60-day ceasefire that he said had Israel's backing.

Israel FM calls to seize opportunity as Trump pushes for Gaza ceasefire
Israel's top diplomat called on Wednesday not to miss any chance to free hostages held in Gaza, after US President Donald Trump urged Palestinian group Hamas to agree to a 60-day ceasefire that he said had Israel's backing.

Gaza rescuers say Israeli strikes kill 14 as Trump teases ceasefire push
Gaza's civil defence agency said that Israeli strikes killed at least 14 people on Wednesday, as US President Donald Trump urged Palestinian group Hamas to agree to a 60-day ceasefire.

Demining Ukraine: from drones to risking it with a rake
There were so many mines on Larisa Sysenko's small farm in Kamyanka in eastern Ukraine after the Russians were pushed out that she and her husband Viktor started demining it themselves -- with rakes.

North Korea opens massive beach resort: state media
North Korea opened a massive resort area on its east coast, state media said Wednesday, with the tourism pet project of leader Kim Jong Un reportedly set to welcome Russian guests later this month.

India exporters cautiously optimistic as US tariff deadline looms
Indian exporters are anxiously eyeing the possible reintroduction of Donald Trump's punishing tariffs next week, though many hold out hope for a last-minute reprieve.

Fate of major trade deal with EU hangs over Mercosur summit
The fate of a landmark trade deal with the European Union, which France is trying to block, looms large over a summit this week of South America's Mercosur bloc.

US halting some shipments of military aid to Ukraine
The White House said Tuesday it is halting some key weapons shipments to Ukraine that were promised under the Biden administration for Kyiv's battle against the Russian invasion.

Deal or no deal: What happens with Trump's July tariff deadline?
A week before US President Donald Trump reimposes steep tariffs on dozens of economies, including the EU and Japan, many are still scrambling to reach a deal that would protect them from the worst.

US, Japan, India, Australia pledge mineral cooperation on China jitters
The United States, Japan, India and Australia pledged Tuesday to work together to ensure a stable supply of critical minerals, as worries grow over China's dominance in resources vital to new technologies.

Trump urges 60-day Gaza ceasefire deal ahead of Netanyahu visit
US President Donald Trump urged Hamas on Tuesday to accept a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, saying that Israel had agreed to finalize such a deal, as its forces also stepped up operations in the Palestinian territory.

Polish supreme court ratifies nationalist's presidential vote win
Poland's Supreme Court on Tuesday said it had validated the result of last month's presidential election won by the nationalist opposition candidate, despite numerous appeals over the conduct of the vote.

Macron, Putin discuss Iran, Ukraine in first talks since 2022
Emmanuel Macron and Vladimir Putin on Tuesday spoke by telephone for the first time in over two-and-a-half years, with the French president urging a ceasefire in Ukraine but the Russian leader hitting back that the West was to blame for the conflict.

Israel expands Gaza campaign ahead of Netanyahu's US visit
Israel's military said Tuesday that it had expanded its operations in Gaza, where residents reported fierce gunfire and shelling days before a planned trip to Washington by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Gaza mourns those killed in Israeli strike on seafront cafe
Once a bustling seafront spot where young people could hope for a rare respite from war, Gaza City's al-Baqa cafe lay in ruins after an Israeli strike killed 24 people including a journalist and an artist.

Rubio hails end of USAID as Bush, Obama deplore cost in lives
The US foreign aid agency formally closed down Tuesday, with President Donald Trump's administration trumpeting the end of the "charity-based model" despite predictions that millions of lives will be lost.

Trump ramps up Musk feud with deportation threat
Donald Trump and Elon Musk reignited their bitter feud Tuesday, with the US president threatening to deport the tech tycoon and strip federal funds from his businesses for criticizing Trump's flagship spending bill.

IMF urges Swiss to strengthen bank resilience
The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday urged Switzerland to strengthen the resilience of its banks and address the flaws exposed by the collapse of Credit Suisse.

Trump hails new 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention center
US President Donald Trump reveled in a new Florida migrant detention center dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" Tuesday, joking that any escapees would be taught to run away from the reptiles to avoid being eaten.

US Senate approves divisive Trump spending bill
The Republican-led US Senate approved President Donald Trump's mammoth domestic policy bill Tuesday by the narrowest of margins, despite misgivings over delivering deep welfare cuts and another $3 trillion in national debt.

Shifting to Asia, Rubio meets Quad and talks minerals
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Tuesday with counterparts from Australia, India and Japan, shifting focus to Asia after a tenure so far marked by crises elsewhere and domestic priorities.

Trump ramps up Musk feud with deportation, DOGE threats
Donald Trump and Elon Musk reignited their bitter feud Tuesday, with the US president threatening to deport the tech tycoon and strip federal funds from his businesses for criticizing Trump's flagship spending bill.
US Republicans close in on make-or-break Trump mega-bill vote
US senators raced towards a final vote Tuesday on President Donald Trump's mammoth domestic policy bill, as Republicans voiced lingering misgivings over deep welfare cuts it proposes and the $3 trillion it will pile onto the national debt.

Israel expands campaign in Gaza ahead of Netanyahu's US visit
Israel's military said Tuesday that it had expanded its operations in Gaza, where residents reported fierce gunfire and shelling days ahead of a planned trip to Washington by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Trump says will 'take a look' at deporting Musk
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he could consider deporting Elon Musk, after the South African-born billionaire slammed his flagship spending bill.

Trump heads for 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention center
US President Donald Trump joked about escaped migrants getting eaten by Florida wildlife as he headed Tuesday to the official opening of a detention center dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz."

US Senate push to pass Trump's unpopular spending bill enters second day
Republican senators struggled Tuesday for a second day to pass President Donald Trump's flagship spending bill, which would slash welfare programs for the poor while adding an eye-watering $3 trillion to the national debt.

Ukraine hits Russian city deep behind front line, leaves three dead
Ukrainian drones attacked the Russian city of Izhevsk on Tuesday, killing three people and wounding dozens in one of the deepest strikes inside Russia of the three-year conflict, authorities said.