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Israeli strikes kill nine in Lebanon as Hezbollah fires rockets over border
The incidents strain a partial ceasefire agreed by Israel and the Lebanese armed group on Monday.
One killed and dozens injured in Iranian drone strikes on Kuwait airport
Iran says the attack on Kuwait was in retaliation for earlier US strikes on an Iranian oil tanker and island.
Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin's flagship economic forum opens
Several long-range drones struck oil storage facilities near the city, days before Vladimir Putin is due to address the...
Foreign nationals among at least 21 killed in Delhi fire
Many victims were South Asians who had travelled to India for treatment or to accompany relatives.
US announces new tariffs over forced labour concerns
It comes after the US Supreme Court struck down many of US President Donald Trump's previous duties in February.
Ex-UK political aide and Biden cabinet secretary lead California governor primar...
Another Democrat, billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer, is in third place as the tally continues.
Director Wim Wenders withdraws 1975 film over actress's teen topless scene
Nastassja Kinski, who appeared in the film when she was 13, said the film-maker "didn't protect me".
Shell pumped oil through Nigeria pipeline for years despite pollution evidence,...
The oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.
Norwegian teen was in UK to 'undertake a hit', court hears
Johannes Natland was due to carry out a shooting on behalf of a Swedish criminal group, trial hears.
Four sentenced to death for killing worshippers at Catholic church in Nigeria
A fifth man was discharged and acquitted by the court due to insufficient evidence against him.
Eight killed after drone hits bus in Russian-occupied part of Ukraine
The bus was hit in the eastern Donetsk region, an official says.
Man shot dead by FBI after taking hostages at California bank
Two hostages were released on Tuesday, and the remaining hostages released on Wednesday were unharmed, police said.
CBS News fires correspondent Scott Pelley from 60 Minutes
The veteran host had accused leadership of "murdering" the news show in a confrontation at a staff meeting this week.
Celine Dion 'heartbroken' by death of Beauty and the Beast singer Peabo Bryson
Bryson was best known as the voice behind Disney songs like A Whole New World and Beauty and the Beast.
Trump-backed candidate in Iowa loses primary
Randy Feenstra's defeat could prove to be a case of the president's political instincts being off.
Watch: Man attacked by bear at steel works in Japan
The bear, which injured four people in the attack on Tuesday, remains on the loose within the factory compound.
Indonesia's Prabowo fires head of free meals scheme plagued by poisonings
The centrepiece programme of Prabowo's government has left tens of thousands of school children ill.
Israel strikes southern Lebanon but partial truce with Hezbollah appears to hold
Israel continues its campaign in the south, though has not struck Beirut after a deal announced by the US.
New York police investigate videos of men emerging from city's sewer system
Authorities warn that entering the sewer system is both illegal and extremely dangerous.
Mayor cancels DR Congo friendly with Chile in Spain over Ebola concern
DR Congo's international friendly against Chile in Spain next week is cancelled after authorities raise health concerns...
British couple lose Iran jail sentence appeal, family says
Lindsay and Craig Foreman were arrested in January 2025 during a global motorbike journey.
Putin remains uncompromising on Ukraine, but is public discourse on war changing...
Russia is intensifying attacks in Ukraine but more than four years of war are causing concern even among Putin loyalists...
The end of Trump's 'anti-weaponisation' fund is another sign Republicans are fig...
The $1.8bn fund would have paid people the Trump administration decided were unjustly and politically targeted.
She watched a wildfire destroy her town, so she's building fire-proof bunkers
Linda Cantey - and other US entrepreneurs - are channelling trauma into efforts to mitigate the damage of wildfires.
Now you can hire people to carry your shopping bags in Delhi - will it work?
CarryMen employees don't just carry shopping bags - they also push prams and queue up at food counters.
Watch: Explosion at fireworks factory in Malta
Two men were injured in the explosion and were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Watch: Glass doors break as fans scramble to see Pursuit of Jade star
Huge crowds formed outside a shopping centre in China to see actor Zhang Linghe.
Marilyn Monroe 'lookalikes' gather to celebrate her 100th birthday
Fans set a new world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Marilyn Monroe to celebrate what would have b...
Between celebration and confrontation: Paris after PSG victory
Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police following the Champions League final.