The world urgently needs a US-Iran deal now
The world urgently needs a US-Iran deal now Without a deal between Washington and Tehran, the fallout from Hormuz closure could deepen global energy, food and cost-of-living crises. By Ilan…
Cattle market empties as fear grips Eid preparations in India’s West Bengal
Cattle market empties as fear grips Eid preparations in India’s West Bengal Tensions rise in the key state, won by the right-wing BJP this month for the first time, as…
China’s Xi praises ‘unbreakable’ Pakistan ties as Sharif visits Beijing
China’s Xi praises ‘unbreakable’ Pakistan ties as Sharif visits Beijing Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says China and Pakistan are ‘iron brother’ countries. Save Chinese President Xi Jinping and Pakistan’s Prime…
Trump’s war loop: Escalate, retreat, repeat
For decades, much of the United States media adopted Washington’s framing of US conflicts in the Middle East. But the US-Israel war against Iran is defying that trend. US news…
Sun, superstars and other takeaways from Radio 1’s Big Weekend
Sun, superstars and other takeaways from Radio 1’s Big Weekend 60 minutes agoMitch MansfieldBBC Newsbeat BBCOlivia Dean closed the show as Sunderland said OK Love You Bye to the festival…
Greek swimmer only athlete to beat world record at controversial Enhanced Games
The majority of the 42 athletes taking part used performance-enhancing substances and Enhanced Games said “13 athletes set personal bests”. The event was played out in front of a curated…
Israel kills three in attacks on Lebanon, issues more displacement orders
News Israel kills three in attacks on Lebanon, issues more displacement orders Israel carries out attacks on multiple villages and towns in southern Lebanon. Save Smoke rises following an Israeli…
EasyJet flight diverts to Rome over power bank in luggage
Many airlines have toughened their rules on power banks, often requiring that they be stored in hand luggage not checked luggage.
Olivia Dean brings the curtain down on Radio 1’s Big Weekend with ‘magic’ set
Olivia Dean brings the curtain down on Radio 1’s Big Weekend with ‘magic’ set 11 hours agoNaomi ClarkeBBC Newsbeat, at BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Sunderland BBC / James…
What’s inside the Kaaba and what covers it? The story of the Kiswah
EXPLAINER What’s inside the Kaaba and what covers it? The story of the Kiswah At the heart of Hajj stands the Kaaba, draped in 670kg of silk and embroidered with…