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World
Senior IS leader killed in joint operation, US and Nigeria say
President Donald Trump said the operation eliminated "the most active terrorist in the world", Abu-Bilal al-Minuki.
World
Israel’s Image Crisis: Becoming Too Big to Spin?
Israel has never spent more on its national propaganda campaigns.
World
Freight train and bus crash kills at least eight in Bangkok
Police and rescue officials said the collision sparked a fire that engulfed the bus.
World
LIVE: Chelsea vs Manchester City – FA Cup final
build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream.
World
At least eight killed, 25 injured as train hits bus in Bangkok
A train crashed into a public bus near an airport rail link station in Bangkok's city centre, Thai media report.
World
How Kansas City became unlikely 2026 World Cup hosts for the US
Kansas City overcame major odds to become one of 11 venues in the United States for the biggest World Cup ever.
World
Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon continue despite ‘ceasefire’ extension
Despite Lebanon and Israel extending the ceasefire deal for another 45 days, Israel continues to bomb Lebanon.
World
Hamas confirms top commander killed in Israeli air strike
Friday's strike is the latest launched by Israel on Gaza despite a ceasefire with Hamas.
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Israeli settler blindfolds and detains Palestinian in occupied West Bank
An armed Israeli settler blindfolded and detained a Palestinian man in the occupied West Bank.
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Britain is losing the ability to tell anti-Semitism from dissent
The collapse of that distinction protects no one — least of all the Jewish communities it claims to defend.
World
From the Nakba to Gaza’s ruins: One man’s lifetime of displacement
Nakba survivor in Gaza recounts displacement after 1948 and 2023 and his unwavering attachment to his homeland.
Politics
Which Countries Are Profiting From the Iran War Oil Shock
An analysis of oil export data offers clues about which nations have benefited from higher prices, and which have lost a lot of revenue.
Politics
Political Money Is Flowing to Influencers. But From Whom?
Social media stars have become a magnet for campaigns and political groups that want to push priorities without disclosing where their money
World
Russia’s Putin to visit China following Trump’s trip
Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping plan to 'further strengthen the comprehensive partnership', the Kremlin says.
World
Iran war day 78: Trump, Tehran signal talks as Lebanon truce extended
Iran says Trump signalled openness to talks as deadlock remains over Tehran’s nuclear programme.
World
Gunmen kidnap dozens of students in Nigeria’s Borno State
No group claimed responsibility for the raid, which bore the hallmark of the Boko Haram group.
World
Spain PM defends Eurovision boycott over Israel
Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez has defended Spain’s boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest over Israel’s participation.
World
Man killed in great white shark attack in western Australia
The 38-year-old was bitten at a popular diving and fishing spot near the city of Perth, police say.
World
Man killed by 13ft great white shark in Western Australia
The man was bitten just before 10:00 (03:00 BST) at Horseshoe Reef - north-west of the popular Rottnest Island near the city of Perth, local
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Aston Villa trounce Liverpool 4-2 to seal Champions League place
Liverpool's woes deepen as Ollie Watkins scores a brace to help his side to a dominant win at Villa Park.
World
Where did Eurovision go wrong?
Eurovision has long claimed to be apolitical. This year, that claim may be its most contested performance yet.
Politics
Reform now run Wakefield - so what do the locals think?
Reform UK councillor Karl Johnson is set to become the new leader of Wakefield Council following a dramatic shift in power last week. Here's
World
US charges alleged Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah suspect – What we know
The US Justice Department has arrested and charged an Iraqi national and senior commander of an Iran-backed armed group
Science
Rare plant makes comeback from brink of extinction
The Kentish milkwort has seen a seven-fold increase since conservation efforts in 2013.
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