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Who are the Druze and why is Israel attacking Syria?
A fresh wave of deadly sectarian violence has rocked Syria, highlighting the country's fragile security landscape.
Ramaphosa struggles to mend fences with Trump
President Ramaphosa's special envoy has reportedly been rejected by the US, in the latest sign of frosty relations.
Mystery surrounds Russian mum and children found in Indian cave
There is little clarity on how they came to be in a forest infested with snakes and wild animals.
Watch: 'She took me back' - Obamas joke about divorce rumours
The former US president appeared on the IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson podcast and video show.
Largest Mars rock ever found on Earth sells for $4.3m at auction
The meteorite was discovered in Niger in November 2023 and is 70% larger than the next biggest piece of Mars recovered on Earth.
US says 'specific steps' agreed to end Syria violence after Israeli strikes hit Damascus
Israel says it is "working to save our Druze brothers", but Syria accuses it of "treacherous aggression".
Two dead and many injured in Russian strike on Ukrainian shopping centre
President Zelensky called the strike in Dobropillia "horrific", accusing Russia of "trying to take as many lives as possible".
Germany to tighten people-smuggling law as chancellor visits UK
It comes as Friedrich Merz makes his first official visit to the UK as German chancellor.
Watch: How a day of bombing unfolded in Damascus
Israel has intensified its airstrikes on Syria, including near the presidential palace and on the defence ministry headquarters in central Damascus.
'It's just better!' Trump says Coca-Cola to change key US ingredient
Coca-Cola said they "appreciate President Trump's enthusiasm", without confirming they plan to make the tweak.
Ultra-Orthodox party quits Israeli coalition, weakening Netanyahu
The Shas party said it would resign over the government’s failure to enshrine into law the long-standing military exemption for the ultra-Orthodox community.
Trump's Epstein strategy could pit him against loyal supporters
In defending how his administration is handling supposed files on Jeffrey Epstein, he says "some stupid Republicans" fell for a hoax.
Fire engulfs main stage of Tomorrowland festival days before opening
Footage on social media shows flames ravaging the Belgian festival's main stage, just two days before it opens.
Volcano erupts in Iceland spewing lava from the ground
The eruption near the capital Reykjavik is the 12th volcanic eruption in the country since 2021.
Trump says he discussed firing Fed chair but 'highly unlikely' he will
The US president admitted he broached sacking Jerome Powell, in what would be an unprecedented move.
Stampede at Gaza aid distribution site kills at least 21, Health Ministry says
The deaths were the latest in a series of incidents surrounding new aid distribution points that have been faulted for their procedures by aid experts.
'Sparring in space' – BBC gains rare access to US base tracking global missile strikes
From their base in Colorado, Space Force units track missiles fired anywhere in the world.
France’s premier wants to ax two holidays to boost growth. Non, people say.
Prime Minister François Bayrou is staking the political future of his government on a budget aimed at significantly reducing France’s national debt.
Could axing two national holidays save France from its mountain of debt?
Prime Minister François Bayrou has angered MPs with a bid to cut two public holidays to rescue the country's finances.
Canada's PM wants to fast-track 'nation building' - but can he?
Indigenous communities have launched a legal challenge against a federal law that would fast-track resource development projects.
Three jailed over murder of Swedish hip-hop star in car park
The hip-hop star's killing has been linked to a local gangland conflict.
US senators exempt HIV/Aids funding from planned spending cuts
While advancing a bill to claw back $9bn in federal spending, lawmakers spare the Pepfar programme from cuts.
Decades after a Nazi captain stole an erotic Roman mosaic, it returns to Pompeii
The travertine mosaic was plundered by an unknown German captain during World War II. The exact details of its provenance may never be known.
Israel bombs Damascus, stoking conflict with Syria’s new government
Syrian troops are trying to intervene in sectarian violence in the south between the Druze minority and Bedouins. Israel said its strikes were to protect the Druze.
The mysterious outback murder that shook Australia
Police say they will not stop searching for Peter Falconio's remains, after the man convicted of his murder died.
US ambassador calls on Israel to 'aggressively investigate' West Bank killing
Mike Huckabee calls for "accountability" after a young Palestinian-American was beaten to death in an attack by settlers.
Emma Watson banned from driving for speeding
The actress already had nine points on her licence before the speeding incident occurred last summer.
Minnesota man accused of shooting lawmakers to face federal charges
Vance Boelter has not entered a plea for the deadly 14 June attacks, for which he also faces state charges.
Iceland volcano leaves visual spectacle in 12th eruption in four years
The eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula prompted evacuations including in the town of Grindavik and the Blue Lagoon. No damage or casualties have been reported.
Can Trump revoke citizenship, and how often does it happen worldwide?
Trump has threatened to strip some Americans’ citizenship, which many countries allow in the name of security but critics say can lead to weaponization.
US deports five 'barbaric' migrants to Eswatini
The five people convicted of serious crimes come from Vietnam, Jamaica, Laos, Cuba and Yemen, the US says.
An asylum seeker abandons her claim and leaves Trump’s America
Kataleya Nativi Baca, permitted in 2021 to stay in the country while her claim was being decided, was awaiting an interview with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Thai woman arrested for blackmailing monks with thousands of videos after sex
The woman, known as "Ms Golf", allegedly had sexual relations with monks and extorted money from them.
At least 20 killed in crush at US-backed GHF aid site in Gaza
For the first time, the Israel and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation confirms deaths at one of its sites.
Rare Gandhi oil portrait sold for more than $200,000
Auctioneers in London say it's thought to be the only oil portrait the Indian independence leader sat for.
The first casualty is sleep as the bombs and missiles fall on Kyiv
Every night as Kyiv residents go to bed, they know they could be torn out of their dreams to seek safety in a bomb shelter where sleep is often impossible.
Driver held for hit-and-run death of world's 'oldest' marathon runner
Police in India arrest a man they say was driving the car that hit Fauja Singh in his village on Monday.
U.S. sends 5 men to Eswatini in third-country deportation, DHS says
The men sent to the African nation are from Vietnam, Jamaica, Laos, Cuba and Yemen, a DHS spokesperson said, adding that they have criminal convictions.
Teacher and parent held for breaking into school to steal exam papers
The attempt by a high school teacher and a student's father was foiled when the security alarm went off.
Cuban minister resigns after saying country has no beggars
Marta Elena Feitó Cabrera said people going through rubbish were doing so by choice to make "easy money".
Trump casts a growing shadow on the 2026 World Cup
Sports commentators worry about the “Trumpification” of soccer ahead of next year’s World Cup. Rights groups are concerned about how international fans will be treated.
Labubu firm sees profit soaring by at least 350%
Sales, branding and tight cost controls have helped Pop Mart's profits balloon in the first half of 2025.
