Britain sends destroyer and helicopters with counter-drone tech to Cyprus

Russia says war could backfire by spurring Iran and Arab nations to seek nuclear weapons

Russia says war could backfire by spurring Iran and Arab nations to seek nuclear weapons
At least 30,000 displaced people in shelters in Lebanon, more on the way, UN agencies say

At least 30,000 displaced people in shelters in Lebanon, more on the way, UN agencies say
Israeli military says striking Hezbollah command centers, arms depots in Beirut

Israeli military says striking Hezbollah command centers, arms depots in Beirut
France ready to defend partners, Foreign Minister says

France ready to defend partners, Foreign Minister says
Drone hits fuel tank at Oman's Duqm port
Drone hits fuel tank at Oman's Duqm port
Israel prepared for weeks-long Iran campaign, unlikely to deploy ground forces, spokesperson says

Israel prepared for weeks-long Iran campaign, unlikely to deploy ground forces, spokesperson says
Trump says UK's Starmer is no Winston Churchill after rift over Iran strikes

Trump says UK's Starmer is no Winston Churchill after rift over Iran strikes
Israeli military deploys additional forces to southern Lebanon

Israeli military deploys additional forces to southern Lebanon
US orders some diplomatic staff to leave Middle East as Iran conflict escalates

US orders some diplomatic staff to leave Middle East as Iran conflict escalates
Netanyahu says war against Iran may take 'some time', but not years

Netanyahu says war against Iran may take 'some time', but not years
Australia says defence personnel safe after drone attack near Dubai air base

Australia says defence personnel safe after drone attack near Dubai air base
Six US service members killed in Iran conflict, US military says
Six US service members killed in Iran conflict, US military says
Rubio says planned Israeli action against Iran prompted US strikes

Rubio says planned Israeli action against Iran prompted US strikes
Iran vows to attack any ship trying to pass through Strait of Hormuz

Iran vows to attack any ship trying to pass through Strait of Hormuz
Denmark to cooperate with France on nuclear deterrence

Denmark to cooperate with France on nuclear deterrence
US imposes sanctions on Rwanda military over east Congo fighting

US imposes sanctions on Rwanda military over east Congo fighting
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
France and Germany move closer on joint nuclear deterrence
France and Germany move closer on joint nuclear deterrence
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
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
France to boost nuclear arsenal, involve European allies in deterrence

France to boost nuclear arsenal, involve European allies in deterrence
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
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"
Ukraine-Russia peace talks still expected this week, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine-Russia peace talks still expected this week, Zelenskiy says
Tehran hospital evacuated after explosions nearby, WHO says

Tehran hospital evacuated after explosions nearby, WHO says
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
Trump says combat operations in Iran will continue until all objectives achieved

Trump says combat operations in Iran will continue until all objectives achieved
Israeli strikes hit hospital in Tehran, witnesses tell Reuters

Israeli strikes hit hospital in Tehran, witnesses tell Reuters
US is sinking Iran's Navy, Trump says

US is sinking Iran's Navy, Trump says
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
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison
Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory

Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory
Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu

Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu
‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election

‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election
Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness

Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness
‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US

‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US
Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory

Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory
UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates

UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates
The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil

The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil