Arsenal narrowly beat Newcastle to regain Premier League lead over Man City

Nervy Arsenal beat Newcastle 1-0 in the EPL to move three points clear of Manchester City, who hold a game in hand.

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France defends abstention on UN slave trade resolution

France justified abstaining on a UN resolution recognising the slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity.

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Trump cancels US envoys’ trip after Iran’s Araghchi leaves Pakistan

Trump later suggests that next talks will be over phone, saying 'If they want to talk, all they have to do is call!!!'

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Reported US CIA agents killed in crash not authorised to operate: Mexico

Mexican government says it is seeking details after incident raises questions about US activities on its territory.

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Joy and desire for change as Gaza’s Deir el-Balah holds elections

Deir el-Balah residents vote for first time since 2006 despite destruction, displacement and genocide.

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Iran FM Abbas Araghchi and Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif meet in Pakistan

Iranian FM Araghchi met Pakistani PM Sharif in Islamabad as part of efforts to revive direct negotiations with the US.

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US to allow Venezuelan government to cover Maduro’s lawyer fees

Defence lawyers had asked for case to be thrown out, claiming Maduro's rights were violated following US abduction.

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After years of avoidance, Trump to attend first White House press dinner

Professional organisations call on attendees to 'speak forcefully' at annual event, which will not feature a comedian.

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African governments need to take urgent action on fertiliser shortages

Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have slowed fertiliser shipments which could put harvests at risk.

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Deporting soldiers? Why immigrant veterans fear removal from the US

Trump's push for mass deportation has heightened fears that immigrant veterans of the US military could be expelled.

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Israeli attacks kill four in southern Lebanon

Raids on a truck and a motorcycle in the town of Yohmor al-Shaqif kill four people, state media report.

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LIVE: Arsenal vs Newcastle – Premier League

Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream.

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‘Scale and coordination of Mali attacks appear unprecedented’

Clashes between the Malian army and rebel groups are being reported in cities across the country.

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Indonesian UN peacekeeper becomes sixth killed in Lebanon

An Indonesian soldier has become the sixth UN peacekeeper killed in recent hostilities in southern Lebanon.

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Flights resume at Tehran airport as US-Iran ceasefire holds

International flights have resumed at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport, after weeks of disruption by the war

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Armed groups stage simultaneous attacks across Mali

Armed groups have attacked Mali’s capital, its main airport, and several locations across the country.

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Iran resumes commercial flights from Tehran airport

Commercial flights begin for the first time since the conflict with the US and Israel began about two months ago.

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Iran’s Infowar: Lego, AI and ever tightening control

The tools and techniques behind Iran’s push in the battle of narratives.

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Mali attacks live: Gunfire heard near Bamako airport and in several cities

Unrest reported in several locations around the country.

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Palestinians cast their ballots as Gaza holds first election in 21 years

Palestinians are voting in Gaza’s first municipal elections in 21 years. Around 70,000 people are registered to vote.

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