Fuel tanker ablaze in Strait of Hormuz after drone strike, Iran Revolutionary Guards say

From handwashed underwear to fake Adidas, stranded travellers wait out travel chaos

From handwashed underwear to fake Adidas, stranded travellers wait out travel chaos
Trump seeks to justify Iran war, but stated objectives shift

Trump seeks to justify Iran war, but stated objectives shift
Russia's Putin, Saudi crown prince discuss Iran escalation risks

Russia's Putin, Saudi crown prince discuss Iran escalation risks
UK PM Starmer says Iran stepping up 'reckless' strikes after Khamenei’s killing

UK PM Starmer says Iran stepping up 'reckless' strikes after Khamenei’s killing
Trump tells CNN the 'big wave' in war with Iran is yet to come

Trump tells CNN the 'big wave' in war with Iran is yet to come
Italy says Gulf countries have requested air defence systems

Italy says Gulf countries have requested air defence systems
Budapest summons Ukrainian envoy to protest at conscription of two ethnic Hungarians

Budapest summons Ukrainian envoy to protest at conscription of two ethnic Hungarians
Ukraine to complete preparation in days to start EU accession talks, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine to complete preparation in days to start EU accession talks, Zelenskiy says
Bulgaria's popular ex-president sets up alliance to run in April 19 election

Bulgaria's popular ex-president sets up alliance to run in April 19 election
US not veering into a new, endless war, Pentagon says

US not veering into a new, endless war, Pentagon says
Hundreds of Iranians cross border into Turkey, witness says

Hundreds of Iranians cross border into Turkey, witness says
Pentagon says Iran will not be "endless war"

Pentagon says Iran will not be "endless war"
Israel's main airport to reopen on Monday in 'extremely limited format'

Israel's main airport to reopen on Monday in 'extremely limited format'
Ukraine-Russia peace talks still expected this week, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine-Russia peace talks still expected this week, Zelenskiy says
Malaysia's parliament fails to pass bill limiting PM's tenure to two terms

Malaysia's parliament fails to pass bill limiting PM's tenure to two terms
Lebanese prime minister says Lebanon will ban Hezbollah's military activities

Lebanese prime minister says Lebanon will ban Hezbollah's military activities
Brushing off Trump criticism, UK's Starmer defends actions over Iran

Brushing off Trump criticism, UK's Starmer defends actions over Iran
France is ready to help Gulf countries targeted by Iran

France is ready to help Gulf countries targeted by Iran
Iranian attacks targeted civilian infrastructure in Qatar including airport, spokesperson says

Iranian attacks targeted civilian infrastructure in Qatar including airport, spokesperson says
China urges Gulf states to unite against external interference amid widening conflict
China urges Gulf states to unite against external interference amid widening conflict
Kuwait shoots down US jets in friendly-fire incident, US CENTCOM says

Kuwait shoots down US jets in friendly-fire incident, US CENTCOM says
Pentagon tells Congress no sign that Iran was going to attack US first, sources say

Pentagon tells Congress no sign that Iran was going to attack US first, sources say
Israeli military strikes Hezbollah across Lebanon
Israeli military strikes Hezbollah across Lebanon
Lebanon bans Hezbollah military actions after attack on Israel

Lebanon bans Hezbollah military actions after attack on Israel
North Korea's Kim inspects cement plant after new goals at key party congress

North Korea's Kim inspects cement plant after new goals at key party congress
Trump says combat operations in Iran will continue until all objectives achieved

Trump says combat operations in Iran will continue until all objectives achieved
US lawmakers see no Trump plan for Iran following strikes

US lawmakers see no Trump plan for Iran following strikes
Crew member killed after projectile hits MKD VYOM tanker off Oman, manager says
Crew member killed after projectile hits MKD VYOM tanker off Oman, manager says
Iranian leaders want to talk, Trump tells Atlantic magazine

Iranian leaders want to talk, Trump tells Atlantic magazine
Travellers say some Iranians held up at Turkish land border

Travellers say some Iranians held up at Turkish land border
Trump says 48 leaders killed in strikes on Iran, in Fox News interview

Trump says 48 leaders killed in strikes on Iran, in Fox News interview
US announces its first casualties in Iran war; poll signals challenge for Trump

US announces its first casualties in Iran war; poll signals challenge for Trump
Three tankers damaged in Gulf and one seafarer killed as US-Iran conflict escalates

Three tankers damaged in Gulf and one seafarer killed as US-Iran conflict escalates
US says it sinks Iranian warship
US says it sinks Iranian warship
Missile debris, panic buying jolt Dubai's aura of calm after Iran attack

Missile debris, panic buying jolt Dubai's aura of calm after Iran attack
One presumed dead and five missing after tug boat sinks off South African coast
One presumed dead and five missing after tug boat sinks off South African coast
Vessel struck by unknown projectile northwest of UAE's Mina Saqr, maritime security agency reports
Vessel struck by unknown projectile northwest of UAE's Mina Saqr, maritime security agency reports
Six people killed after missile strike on Israeli town of Beit Shemesh, ambulance service says

Six people killed after missile strike on Israeli town of Beit Shemesh, ambulance service says
China condemns attacks on Iran, urges ceasefire and talks

China condemns attacks on Iran, urges ceasefire and talks
Anti-war protesters march on US and Israeli embassies in Athens after strikes on Iran

Anti-war protesters march on US and Israeli embassies in Athens after strikes on Iran
North Korea says Israeli attacks and US military operation against Iran are 'illegal aggression'

North Korea says Israeli attacks and US military operation against Iran are 'illegal aggression'
Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million

Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million
The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion

The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion
Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade

Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade
US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago

US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago
‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear

‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear
El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing

El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing
Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation

Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation
Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates

Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates
Where can you legally change your gender?

Where can you legally change your gender?
Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last

Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last
More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries

More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries
Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419

Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419
Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation

Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation
Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike

Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike
Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’

Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’
Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over

Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over
Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world

Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft
Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open

Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open
Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war

Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war
FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft

FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft
Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches

Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches
GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation

GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation
Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy

Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy
Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat

Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat
Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns

Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns
Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football

Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years