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The United Nations has called on Israel to immediately" release two activists detained on a flotilla bound for Gaza.

India's government to allow Pakistani athletes to visit but maintains a sports ban on bilateral events like cricket.

Zack Polanski must not repeat Jeremy Corbyn's mistakes.

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Amputee football builds trust and community in Rwanda, helping survivors overcome stigma and find a sense of belonging.

Unrest grips the key eastern state after Modi's Hindu nationalist BJP wins the state election for the first time.

Polanski has been likened to New York's Zohran Mamdani for his popular blend of environmental and socialist policies.

No cause of death disclosed for the US media mogul who revolutionised news broadcasting.

Demonstration against event featuring properties for sale in occupied West Bank is the second protest in six months.

Israel must 'immediately and unconditionally' release Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago de Avila, rights office spokesman says.

Reform UK's rise is backed by individual donors, overseas trips and networks that contrast with its nationalist message.

RSF says investigation found Atiana Serge Oulon held at Ouagadougou villa, contradicting authorities' account.

Analysts say shared US and Chinese interests in reopening the Strait of Hormuz could create a path towards peace.

A Russian drone strike has hit a kindergarten in Ukraine's Sumy region.

An 80-year-old man has been pulled out from under the rubble of his house in the south.

Ben-Gvir has posted a video saying he dreams' of nooses, in a nod to the death penalty targeting Palestinian detainees.

Gianluca Prestianni could miss Argentina's first two group games if he is selected in their World Cup squad.

Matches from the World Cup 2026 will not be screened after poor fan behaviour at previous public watch parties in 2023.

Donald Trump announced Project Freedom', an operation to escort stranded ships through the strait. Then paused it.

Navy of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says safe transit will be ensured with new procedures in place.

The Israeli-US war on Iran shattered long-held assumptions about security, deterrence and stability in the region.

US pauses Hormuz escorts after Pakistan-led mediation gains traction, signalling shift towards a limited framework deal.

Report says several factors, including visa barriers and geopolitical concerns are to be blamed for low booking numbers.

China calls for a complete' end to war on Iran

Experts say Trump's pause of 'Project Freedom' could be the 'beginning of the end' for the war on Iran.

Sudan recalls its ambassador to Addis Ababa as drone attacks shatter sense of calm after years of civil war.

Kingdom announces sharp rise in budget shortfall amid the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Israel issues forced displacement orders for 12 villages in southern Lebanon.

Armed groups' extortion and turf wars in Colombia's Sierra Nevada threaten Indigenous communities and tourism boom.

Eye-watering prices reflect demand to watch the World Cup in the US, Infantino says, amid criticism from fans.

The average price of petrol in the United States has reached $4.48 per gallon, according to AAA.

German official says US-Europe relationship is being tested as opposition MP says Berlin is 'not neutral'

Shopping centre fire kills at least eight people in Iran

Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett says some individuals will be arrested and charged.

A game-high 27 points by LeBron James were not enough for LA Lakers to upset Oklahoma City in Western Conference semis.

Authorities say the cell was planning 'targeted assassinations against high-level government officials'.

Mehdi Taj says cohosts US must ensure the Iranian military and IRGC are not 'insulted' during the FIFA World Cup.

Women's tennis stars say players 'deserve to be paid more' in prize money at Grand Slam tournaments.

Trump pauses US 'Project Freedom' operation in Strait of Hormuz, citing progress towards Iran agreement.

Couples marry in tents in Gaza as war, displacement, and soaring prices strip weddings of joy.

Israeli Foreign Ministry says that four-day visit to Panama and Costa Rica will deepen ties with partners in the region.

Donald Trump has reignited his public attacks on Pope Leo, claiming he supports Iran obtaining nuclear weapons.

Iran's foreign minister meets his Chinese counterpart one week before President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing.

The pro-European Union coalition of Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has collapsed after a vote of no confidence.

Donald Trump has said that the US military operation guiding ships through the Strait of Hormuz will be paused.

Three people have died since the outbreak in April, while two crew members on board the ship require urgent care.

Demonstrators rallied in Louisiana and Tennessee against against redistricting.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says ceasefire with Iran remains in place despite growing tensions in Hormuz Strait.

Temples in Thailand gathered for the annual Look Noo' rocket festival, an ancient Mon tradition.

Public workers blocked the streets of El Alto, Bolivia with buses, cars, and trucks during a transportation strike.