G7 nations urge de-escalation in Middle East amid threat of broader conflict

US moves in Middle East are defensive, aimed at reducing tensions -White House

US moves in Middle East are defensive, aimed at reducing tensions -White House
Yemen's Houthis down US drone over Saada, sources tell Reuters
Yemen's Houthis down US drone over Saada, sources tell Reuters
Hamas says it has begun process of choosing new leader
Hamas says it has begun process of choosing new leader
Israeli strike kills at least 10 Palestinians in Gaza school sheltering displaced, Hamas says

Israeli strike kills at least 10 Palestinians in Gaza school sheltering displaced, Hamas says
US to send additional military assets to Middle East
US to send additional military assets to Middle East
Blinken, UAE discuss ceasefire efforts in Gaza, statement

Blinken, UAE discuss ceasefire efforts in Gaza, statement
Biden says killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh not helpful for ceasefire

Biden says killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh not helpful for ceasefire
Israel warns citizens to exercise caution abroad
Israel warns citizens to exercise caution abroad
UK PM Starmer welcomes release of prisoners including Vladimir Kara-Murza

UK PM Starmer welcomes release of prisoners including Vladimir Kara-Murza
Iran's supreme leader to lead funeral prayers for Hamas leader Haniyeh

Iran's supreme leader to lead funeral prayers for Hamas leader Haniyeh
Hezbollah confirms top commander Fuad Shukr killed in strike

Hezbollah confirms top commander Fuad Shukr killed in strike
Hamas senior official says Haniyeh was hit 'directly' by missile

Hamas senior official says Haniyeh was hit 'directly' by missile
UN says attacks in Beirut, Tehran are a dangerous escalation

UN says attacks in Beirut, Tehran are a dangerous escalation
Body of Hezbollah military commander found in Beirut rubble, two security sources say

Body of Hezbollah military commander found in Beirut rubble, two security sources say
Iraq says coalition forces committed crime in targeting sites
Iraq says coalition forces committed crime in targeting sites
Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh killed in Iran, Hamas says in statement

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh killed in Iran, Hamas says in statement
Israel says it targets senior Hezbollah commander in strike on Beirut

Israel says it targets senior Hezbollah commander in strike on Beirut
US issues sanctions targeting Iran's missile and drone program facilitators

US issues sanctions targeting Iran's missile and drone program facilitators
39,400 Palestinians killed in Gaza offensive since Oct. 7, health ministry says

39,400 Palestinians killed in Gaza offensive since Oct. 7, health ministry says
More airlines cancel Beirut flights amid escalation

More airlines cancel Beirut flights amid escalation
U.S. Defense Sec says Hezbollah-Israel conflict not inevitable

U.S. Defense Sec says Hezbollah-Israel conflict not inevitable
Iran warns of serious consequences for any Israeli hit on Lebanon

Iran warns of serious consequences for any Israeli hit on Lebanon
Harris' support for Israel ‘ironclad’ after attack on Golan Heights

Harris' support for Israel ‘ironclad’ after attack on Golan Heights
Israeli foreign minister says approaching 'moment of an all-out war' against Hezbollah, Axios reports

Israeli foreign minister says approaching 'moment of an all-out war' against Hezbollah, Axios reports
Houthi leader threatens response to Israeli airstrikes on Yemen's Hodeidah

Houthi leader threatens response to Israeli airstrikes on Yemen's Hodeidah
Trump, ahead of Netanyahu meeting, urges quick end to war, return of hostages

Trump, ahead of Netanyahu meeting, urges quick end to war, return of hostages
Hezbollah broadcasts drone video it says shows airbase deep in Israel
Hezbollah broadcasts drone video it says shows airbase deep in Israel
World Court says it can give opinion on Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories

World Court says it can give opinion on Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories
Fearing Palestinian Authority collapse, EU promises $435 million in aid

Fearing Palestinian Authority collapse, EU promises $435 million in aid
Russia says Armenia's warmer ties with NATO risk destabilising wider region

Russia says Armenia's warmer ties with NATO risk destabilising wider region
Tanker assesses possible Red Sea oil spill after Houthi attack, maritime center says
Tanker assesses possible Red Sea oil spill after Houthi attack, maritime center says
Iran open to resuming nuclear accord talks - acting foreign minister

Iran open to resuming nuclear accord talks - acting foreign minister
Oil tanker seized by Iran in 2023 anchors near UAE coast, tracking data shows

Oil tanker seized by Iran in 2023 anchors near UAE coast, tracking data shows
Georgian president files lawsuit against foreign agent law

Georgian president files lawsuit against foreign agent law
At least 17 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza overnight, officials say

At least 17 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza overnight, officials say
Oil tanker seized by Iran in 2023 bound for Oman port, tracking data shows

Oil tanker seized by Iran in 2023 bound for Oman port, tracking data shows
China willing to strengthen trade with Saudi, commerce minister says

China willing to strengthen trade with Saudi, commerce minister says
Netanyahu should be investigated for Oct. 7 failure, his defence minister says

Netanyahu should be investigated for Oct. 7 failure, his defence minister says
Hamas says mediators have not yet provided updates on Gaza ceasefire talks

Hamas says mediators have not yet provided updates on Gaza ceasefire talks
US is 'cautiously optimistic' about Gaza ceasefire talks

US is 'cautiously optimistic' about Gaza ceasefire talks
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
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