Category: Global News
US-Iran tensions: The diplomatic scramble to prevent a war
Facing the prospect of US strikes, Iran has intensified diplomatic efforts with countries including Turkiye.
Trump nominates Kevin Warsh to replace Powell as fed chair
Nomination comes as Trump heaps pressure on Powell to cut interest rates; Warsh to face challenging Senate confirmation.
Israel announces plan to reopen Gaza’s Rafah crossing on Sunday
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Five killed as Israeli strikes persist in Gaza despite ceasefire
Two people are reported killed in a drone strike at Maghazi camp in central Gaza while three others die in Rafah.
UEFA Champions League playoffs: Real Madrid draw Benfica, PSG get Monaco
Real Madrid handed tough UEFA Champions League draw against Benfica, the team that consigned them to the playoffs.
Alcaraz beats Zverev to break slam record in reaching Australian Open final
Carlos Alcaraz becomes the youngest man to reach all four slam finals and can now become youngest to win all four.
Amedspor football club in Turkiye fined for pro-Kurdish ‘propaganda’
Turkish Football Federation fines second-tier title favourites Amedspor and suspends president for social media video.
Mozambique flood survivors displaced and ‘exhausted’
A pregnant woman says she was forced to give birth during deadly flooding in Mozambique.
Italian court opens trial over deadly migrant shipwreck
Police, coastguard officials accused of involuntary manslaughter; case shines light on policies of far-right government.
Vonn airlifted to hospital after crash at cancelled final pre-Olympic race
United States skier Lindsey Vonn among three crashes in Crans-Montana in Switzerland with race eventually cancelled.