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Amid escalation, Iran religious scholars signal new leader to be named soon
'Some obstacles have to be removed' and selection must be undisputed inside government, Assembly of Experts members say.
Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo regains half-marathon world record in Lisbon
The 25-year-old is back on top, five years after first setting the record on the same course.
How targeting of desalination plants could disrupt water supply in the Gulf
The military targeting of desalination plants poses a huge risk to water security in the water-scarce Gulf region.
Iran women’s football team sing anthem amid safety concerns during war
Players sing, salute during anthem in last Asian Cup game as rights activists raise concerns over their return to Iran.
Honouring Gaza’s women who refused to let the world look away
Women journalists in Gaza have paid a heavy price for refusing to stay silent and continuing to expose Israel’s crimes.
Iran will not ‘bow’ to US and Israeli pressure, Pezeshkian says
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran will not ‘bow’ to pressure from the United States and Israel.
The new boss at work may not be human
As companies experiment with AI agents, the technology is beginning to reshape office hierarchies across US and Canada.
Who pays when the war on Iran breaks air travel?
The war on Iran has closed one of the world's busiest airspaces. Here's what that actually costs.
Dark haze over Tehran as US-Israeli forces bomb oil storage facilities
Warplanes hit five oil facilities in overnight strikes in and around the Iranian capital, killing four people.
Why international law is still the world’s best defence
Should we permit the foundations of international law to erode, the world would slip once more into anarchy and chaos.