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Trump says ships ‘starting to move’ through Strait of Hormuz
US military advisory says naval blockade of Iran ports to remain until US-Iran initial deal signing on Friday.
Historic Kyiv monastery set ablaze in deadly Russian air attack
Historic Kyiv monastery set ablaze in deadly Russian air attack
Is Lebanon included? Country hopeful for US-Iran ceasefire, despite doubts
Ceasefire raises hopes in Lebanon, yet Israeli defiance and past violations overshadow lasting peace.
Oxford Union’s first Palestinian president faces down smear campaign
Arwa Elrayess, the Oxford Union president, says that British media falsely accused her of justifying the Oct 7 attacks.
World welcomes US-Iran ‘peace deal’ criticised by Israel
Governments across the world have welcomed the tentative deal between the US and Iran to end the war.
Israeli forces kill three-year-old Palestinian boy on family farm in Gaza
Rayan Abu al-Ajeen was being carried in Gaza when both were shot by Israeli forces on Sunday, family says.
How Pakistan mediated a US-Iran agreement after more than 100 days of war
PM Sharif praises Pakistan's army chief for his efforts in securing a tentative deal, likely to be finalised in Geneva.
Record daily jump in DRC Ebola outbreak takes death toll to 178
The Ebola outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus strain, has reached 782 confirmed cases.
Spain vs Cape Verde live: World Cup 2026
Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, before our live text commentary stream.
Ebola risk for World Cup is ‘extremely low’, but US is ready, experts say
US hospitals and agencies have enhanced preparedness for Ebola, but some experts warn of public health system strains.