Senate targets Hegseth’s travel in standoff over apparent Iran school attack, boat strikes
Frustrated lawmakers are increasing pressure on the defense secretary to get answers they’ve sought for months.
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US-Iran deal leaves core sticking points unresolved - and a $300bn question
Trump has insisted the deal ensures that Iran will never buy, develop or produce a nuclear weapon. But text of the agreement falls short of that.
Ex-Nigeria oil minister cleared in UK bribery trial
Diezani Alison-Madueke had been accused of receiving bribes from oil tycoons but was found not guilty by a jury at Southwark Crown Court.
AI will create more jobs for humans, not replace them, Amazon founder Bezos says
The Amazon founder, who now has robotics and space travel companies, thinks AI will create a labour shortage.
Serial killer who murdered eight women in Long Island town imprisoned for life
In fiery exchange, judge sentenced him to three life sentences plus 25 years to life on four other charges, all running consecutively.
Mangione's lawyers plan psychiatric defence in state murder trial
They will argue he was suffering from "extreme emotional disturbance" at the time UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson was killed.
Nigerian man jailed for storing human faeces outside his home
Neighbours said the stench from the property had become so overwhelming that it was impossible to relax at home.
Iran sends tankers loaded with oil past US military blockade
Three Iranian tankers loaded with crude oil have passed the US blockade line in the Gulf of Oman, ship-tracking data shows.
Bystanders smash windows of private jet to rescue passengers after crash
One of the six people on board died in the crash, a local official said. The five survivors were taken to hospital and are in a stable condition.
Russia’s war in Ukraine comes back into Trump’s focus with no end in sight
The president met with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky at the G-7 summit but told reporters the conflict “has no impact on us … we’re thousands of miles away.”
Bolivia signs $20m deal with US to fight drug trafficking, foreign ministry says
Under its new president, Bolivia is re-establishing severed ties with the US to combat organised crime.
Search for six-year-old Ebola patient after armed men storm DR Congo hospital
Health facilities have come under attack during the current outbreak as a result of misinformation and fear.
Leader of South Africa's second biggest party wants his predecessor sacked as minister
John Steenhuisen is one of South Africa's best-known politicians after leading the DA for seven years.
Norway's crown princess undergoes successful lung transplant, palace says
Crown Princess Mette-Marit, who suffered from pulmonary fibrosis, will now spend several weeks recovering in hospital.
Israel launches fresh strikes on Lebanon despite Trump criticism
Speaking on Tuesday, Trump said Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu needed "to be more responsible with respect to Lebanon".
Equatorial Guinea government resigns after failing to meet targets
The vice-president says the government had barely reached 10% of its targets, without specifying them.
Status quo at Jerusalem's holiest site under threat as Israeli nationalists flout rules
Israeli nationalists are increasingly flouting a convention on how faiths share the al-Aqsa mosque compound.
Japan raids ice cream giants over price-fixing allegations
The investigation on alleged cartel pricing of ice cream comes as Japan faces record summer temperatures.
Telegram challenges India ban over exam paper leak fears
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has called the ban a "mistake", arguing it would punish millions of users.
Australian shock jock wins A$12m payout after radio station tore up contract
Kyle Sandilands was sacked after an on-air spat with his co-host, who accused him of bullying.
Brazil convicts Jair Bolsonaro's son of pursuing US help in father's legal battle
Eduardo Bolsonaro called the conviction "baseless and senseless".
The bikers battling extreme heat and armed conflict to smuggle Iranian fuel to Pakistan
It's so hot the fuel can catch fire - the bikers tell the BBC they must live with the risk of injury and death.
