Mixed views in Lebanon ahead of controversial talks with Israel

Lebanon remains divided over the best way to end the conflict with Israel, with some backing Hezbollah's armed response.

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More than 6 million Somalis face hunger amid climate shocks and conflict

Drought, failed rains, and conflict drive 6.5 million Somalis into hunger; children face acute malnutrition risks.

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Israeli forces kill Palestinian teenager in occupied West Bank raid

Teenager dies in hospital after Israeli forces shot him with live ammunition in the shoulder, Palestinian media reports.

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US reclassifies some marijuana products as less dangerous drug

Step is latest example of shift away from heavy penalisation that has given way to widespread legalisation efforts.

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Decapitating cartels? Mexico leans into ‘kingpin strategy’ but at a cost

Under pressure from the US, President Claudia Sheinbaum has authorised military operations to arrest cartel leaders.

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World Cup 2026: Italy government officials slam idea of taking Iran’s place

Italy officials slam suggestion that national football team should replace Iran at World Cup; fans also underwhelmed.

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Pope Leo ends Africa tour with prison visit

Pope Leo wrapped up his 10-day four-nation tour of Africa in Equatorial Guinea.

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ACLU, Amnesty lead 120 rights groups issuing US World Cup ‘travel advisory’

Groups warn of 'deteriorating human rights' in call for US visitors' protection; White House decries 'scare tactics'.

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How bad is Lamine Yamal’s injury? Will he make Spain’s World Cup opener?

Lamine Yamal's season is over for Barcelona, but Spain fans await injury update on when star will play 2026 World Cup.

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US-Israeli war on Iran will push 30 million back into poverty, UN warns

Disruption to fuel and fertiliser supplies due to the Strait of Hormuz closure will hit crop yields, UNDP chief warns.

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Journalist recalls Israeli strike killing Amal Khalil in southern Lebanon

Journalist Zainab Faraj recalled the final moments of fellow journalist Amal Khalil.

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Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount’s takeover

Attention now turns to regulatory authorities, with both Washington and London expected to examine the merger's impact.

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Turkiye MPs pass bill to restrict social media use for children under 15

Lawmakers pass bill to require social media platforms to introduce age-verification tools and control mechanisms.

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US military board, seize another ship in international waters

The Pentagon has released video of US soldiers descending from helicopters to board and seize another ship.

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Lebanon Latest: Israel attacks kill journalist and target first responders

A fragile ceasefire holds as Israeli strikes kill a journalist and target first responders in Lebanon.

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US to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian boats laying mines in Hormuz, Trump says

US says it intercepted another tanker carrying Iranian oil as Trump underscores alleged infighting within Iran's leadership.

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Why are FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets so expensive?

Fans are critical of FIFA's pricing of tickets, accusing the world body of pricing them out of the global tournament.

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How Iran war has triggered soaring cost of medicines, condoms

Pharmacists in some countries have seen the cost of painkillers more than quadruple.

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How Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil was pursued and killed by Israel

Details of how Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil was “pursued” and killed by Israeli forces have been released.

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Two trains crash head-on in Denmark

Two trains crash head-on in Denmark

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