‘A dangerous standoff’ as Strait of Hormuz blockade continues
The US and Iran’s rival blockades of the Strait of Hormuz have become a “test of wills”, says Lyse Doucet.
Environmental crisis in Russian city after drone attack on refinery
People in the Russian city of Tuapse are worried about the effects of an oil refinery fire after a Ukrainian attack.
India denounces ‘hellhole’ remark shared by Trump
India denounces ‘hellhole’ remark shared by Trump India’s Foreign Ministry says comments by US radio host Michael Savage, circulated by Trump, are ‘uninformed’. Save Trump repeatedly used insulting language to…
Global hunger report warns of rising malnutrition and famine risks
Global hunger report warns of rising malnutrition and famine risks Conflict and violence were the causes of most of the acute hunger in 2025, affecting nearly 150 million people. Save…
Why is there a political deadlock in Lebanon?
The Lebanese government wants Hezbollah to disarm as it aims for a state monopoly on weapons.
Baby twins attend their father’s funeral after Israeli settler attack
Palestinians gathered in the occupied West Bank to bury a 25-year-old father of twins shot dead by Israeli settlers.
Gold is unaffordable so South Asian brides turn to one gram substitutes
Gold is unaffordable so South Asian brides turn to one gram substitutes Families choose imitation jewellery and gold-plated ornaments as record prices push pure gold jewelry out of reach. Save…
US says Iran can play at 2026 World Cup but bars those with ‘IRGC ties’
US says Iran can play at 2026 World Cup but bars those with ‘IRGC ties’ US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US has not told the Iranian national…
First ever talks to ditch fossil fuels as UN deadlock deepens
First ever talks to ditch fossil fuels as UN deadlock deepens 1 hour agoMatt McGrathEnvironment correspondent Getty ImagesProtestors in London object to new oil and gas fields in the UK…
The story Tehran wants you to read
The story Tehran wants you to read A new narrative about Iran’s leadership mistakes continuity for change – and echoes the regime’s own preferred framing. By Jason D Greenblatt Former…