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Why is Crimea critical to the Russia–Ukraine war?
Ukraine is intensifying attacks on Russian-controlled Crimea as Kyiv tries to pressure Moscow into ending the war.
Israel orders troops to prepare for ‘extended stay’ in Lebanon
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz says the military has been ordered to prepare for an ‘extended stay’ in Lebanon.
US Senate challenger, incumbent with same name to appear on Alaska ballot
Republican Senator Dan Sullivan has sought to have a namesake primary challenger removed, citing midterm confusion.
Another powerful 4.8 magnitude earthquake hits near Venezuela
This is a breaking news story.
Kenya rights groups say protesters found dumped, tortured after arrests
Six found and one missing, NGOs say, after arrests at memorial gatherings for protesters killed in 2024.
Iran urge FIFA to stand up to ‘really terrible’ World Cup treatment by US
Iran, who played their three group-stage matches at World Cup 2026, now face a wait to know if they will reach last 32.
Australia to double fines on Big Tech as children bypass social media ban
Canberra says tech platforms are still letting too many children bypass its under-16 social media ban.
How is framework agreement with Lebanon viewed in Israel?
Israel, Lebanon and US have signed deal aimed at ending hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, but group rejects it.
Two killed, dozens injured in Israeli strike on displacement tents in Gaza
Two killed and dozens injured in Israeli strike on displacement tents in Gaza
Hezbollah rejects Israel-Lebanon agreement as Israeli attacks hit south
Hezbollah supporters and many others in Lebanon view latest agreement with Israel as a 'surrender of sovereignty'.