Iran names Khamenei's son, Mojtaba, as new supreme leader, state media report

Katyusha rockets target US embassy in Baghdad, security sources say
Katyusha rockets target US embassy in Baghdad, security sources say
UAE president says country is well and is no easy prey in first public comments since Iran strikes

UAE president says country is well and is no easy prey in first public comments since Iran strikes
Russia accuses US and Israel of trying to drag Arab countries into a wider Middle East conflict

Russia accuses US and Israel of trying to drag Arab countries into a wider Middle East conflict
Cuba hit by widespread power blackout amid US oil chokehold

Cuba hit by widespread power blackout amid US oil chokehold
France ready to defend partners, Foreign Minister says

France ready to defend partners, Foreign Minister says
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
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
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
US-sanctioned oil tanker hit off Oman coast

US-sanctioned oil tanker hit off Oman coast
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei killed, senior Israeli official says

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei killed, senior Israeli official says
Iran's supreme leader Khamenei to give speech within minutes after U.S., Israeli strikes on Iran, Al-Alam TV says

Iran's supreme leader Khamenei to give speech within minutes after U.S., Israeli strikes on Iran, Al-Alam TV says
Tens of thousands without power in Russia's Belgorod after Ukrainian attack
Tens of thousands without power in Russia's Belgorod after Ukrainian attack
Russia's Rosatom says overseas nuclear plant projects continue despite new UK sanctions

Russia's Rosatom says overseas nuclear plant projects continue despite new UK sanctions
Major grid failure triggers nationwide blackout in Dominican Republic
Major grid failure triggers nationwide blackout in Dominican Republic
Power restored to most households in Ukraine's Russia-controlled Zaporizhzhia region
Power restored to most households in Ukraine's Russia-controlled Zaporizhzhia region
Oman confirms US-Iran talks in Geneva on Thursday

Oman confirms US-Iran talks in Geneva on Thursday
Cubans fight blackouts with solar as US extends oil chokehold

Cubans fight blackouts with solar as US extends oil chokehold
Nigeria's Tinubu, Germany's Merz talk security, power deal in phone call

Nigeria's Tinubu, Germany's Merz talk security, power deal in phone call
Ukraine hits oil terminal in Russia's Krasnodar, chemicals plant in Perm, SBU says
Ukraine hits oil terminal in Russia's Krasnodar, chemicals plant in Perm, SBU says
Russia pummels Ukraine's power grid before talks

Russia pummels Ukraine's power grid before talks
US conducts first air transport of nuclear microreactor in bid to show technology's viability

US conducts first air transport of nuclear microreactor in bid to show technology's viability
Netanyahu says US deal with Iran must dismantle nuclear infrastructure

Netanyahu says US deal with Iran must dismantle nuclear infrastructure
Russia pushes back hard against prospect of US-built nuclear plant in Armenia

Russia pushes back hard against prospect of US-built nuclear plant in Armenia
Russia says Ukrainian drones hit houses, enterprises in Volgograd
Russia says Ukrainian drones hit houses, enterprises in Volgograd
Warming weather reduces Ukraine's energy deficit, minister says
Warming weather reduces Ukraine's energy deficit, minister says
Russian air attack knocks out power, heat to thousands of Ukrainians

Russian air attack knocks out power, heat to thousands of Ukrainians
Russia lacks equipment to safely restart Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Ukraine says

Russia lacks equipment to safely restart Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Ukraine says
If US attacks, Iran says it will strike US bases in the region

If US attacks, Iran says it will strike US bases in the region
Russia launches massive attack on Ukraine's energy system, Zelenskiy says

Russia launches massive attack on Ukraine's energy system, Zelenskiy says
Exclusive-Mexico seeking way to send fuel to Cuba without being hit by US tariffs, sources say

Exclusive-Mexico seeking way to send fuel to Cuba without being hit by US tariffs, sources say
Ukraine energy minister warns of more power cuts, possible Russian attacks

Ukraine energy minister warns of more power cuts, possible Russian attacks
Norway's Socialist Party backs down from threat to LNG electricity project
Norway's Socialist Party backs down from threat to LNG electricity project
Russia pounds Ukrainian energy in diplomatic snub, Zelenskiy says

Russia pounds Ukrainian energy in diplomatic snub, Zelenskiy says
UK investor signs $400 million power deals on foreign minister's Ethiopia visit

UK investor signs $400 million power deals on foreign minister's Ethiopia visit
Ukraine and Moldova hit by blackouts from grid malfunction before power restored

Ukraine and Moldova hit by blackouts from grid malfunction before power restored
Russia is ready to evacuate its staff from Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant if necessary, TASS reports

Russia is ready to evacuate its staff from Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant if necessary, TASS reports
Ukrainians face tough weeks as Russia targets power sector during freeze

Ukrainians face tough weeks as Russia targets power sector during freeze
Brussels greenlights $3.4 billion Spanish state aid for highly efficient power

Brussels greenlights $3.4 billion Spanish state aid for highly efficient power
Power restored to Russia's main naval base home town after four days, governor says
Power restored to Russia's main naval base home town after four days, governor says
Germany plans crackdown on far-left militants after Berlin power grid attack

Germany plans crackdown on far-left militants after Berlin power grid attack
Russian attacks kill five on train in northeast, three in Odesa, Ukraine says

Russian attacks kill five on train in northeast, three in Odesa, Ukraine says
Russian attack on Ukraine's Kharkiv causes mass power outages

Russian attack on Ukraine's Kharkiv causes mass power outages
Power cut to Russia's main naval base home town after pylons collapse
Power cut to Russia's main naval base home town after pylons collapse
Greenland's capital restores power, heating after storm damaged line

Greenland's capital restores power, heating after storm damaged line
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
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