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Deadly Israeli Strikes Erode Cease-Fire in Lebanon

Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has shown little sign of abating, with Hezbollah also continuing to attack Israeli troops, and both sides accusing the other of violating a U.S.-brokered truce.

Steve Rosenberg: This year's Victory Day parade in Moscow felt very different

The BBC's Russia editor reports from a Red Square with none of the military hardware which the Kremlin normally showcases to project power internationally.

Miners discover rare 11,000-carat ruby weighing nearly five pounds

Miners in Myanmar have unearthed an 11,000-carat ruby thought to be the second heaviest ever found in the war-torn country.

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NAPA Repertory Festival 2026 opens with vibrant celebration

Event to feature high quality stage productions by Pakistani artists

‘Mehfil Tour’ kicks off in Karachi with electrifying performances

Farhan Saeed, Junaid Khan excel as new project aims to reconnect Pakistani audiences with country’s musical traditions

Before Hantavirus Outbreak, the MV Hondius Attracted ‘a Different Type of Traveler’

Former passengers on the MV Hondius say that the ship was made for wildlife expeditions and that the crew took safety very seriously.

Peter Magyar Takes Over as Hungary’s Leader From Viktor Orban

The former opposition leader, who won a landslide election, now faces the formidable job of dismantling what his predecessor called an “illiberal democracy.”

Indonesian rescuers retrieve body from Mount Dukono as search continues

Woman recovered after volcanic eruption on remote island, while operation to find two missing Singaporeans goes onRescuers have recovered the body of an Indonesian woman who was caught in a volcanic eruption on Mount Dukono on Indonesia’s remote island of Halmahera, officials have said.Search operat...

‘Watching us is like watching a cousin’: the online creators reshaping Africa’s news ecosphere

Africa is leading a change in news consumption habits – and transforming the lives of current affairs enthusiastsLast year Amahle-Imvelo Jaxa posted a TikTok video about South African peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. She explained an argument that had erupted between the South ...

As Trump forces NATO to pay up, alliance races to close military gap with US

Trump pressures NATO allies to boost defense spending as experts describe a decades-long commitment gap between political promises and military capability.

One Nation Wins Australia Special Election, Claiming Seat in Lower House

One Nation, an anti-immigration party with Trumpian policies that has risen in popularity, won a seat in Parliament’s lower house for the first time.

Guardian reporter and colleagues detained and beaten by Somali police

Mohamed Bulbul arrested in Mogadishu after covering case of woman allegedly being tortured in prisonA journalist who covered the case of a woman who said she was being tortured in prison was detained and beaten with pistols by Somali authorities, along with two others, for his reporting for the Guar...

Rhun ap Iorwerth Breaks Labour’s Dominance in Wales

Rhun ap Iorwerth, a former journalist, led his party to the most seats in the Welsh Parliament, ousting the Labour Party, which had long held sway, and beating Reform U.K.

Rosenberg: Scaled-back Victory Parade in Moscow's Red Square

The BBC's Russia editor reports from Moscow, where the annual Victory Day display was quieter than usual.

Russia Has Lost More Than 350,000 Soldiers, New Estimate Finds

The number raises the prospect that about half a million soldiers in total have died on the Russian and Ukrainian sides.

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Canada and the European Union Are in Love. Where Can It Lead?

A rapid trip with the prime minister to Armenia highlighted the new era of amity between Canada and the European Union. We examine what that can and can’t do for Canadians.

How China May Have Sought to Recruit a House Aide to Spy on the U.S.

A staff member on the House China Committee was promised $10,000 for U.S. policy insights, on issues like Venezuela and rare-earth minerals.

Long Overlooked, Caspian Sea Provides Strategic Trade Route for Iran

The landlocked body of water has taken on new significance, with Russia shipping military and commercial goods to bolster Tehran’s ability to withstand the U.S. assault.

Training For a Marathon in Kenya

Our reporter John Eligon runs in the Great Rift Valley of Kenya to experience why it’s the mecca of distance running in the world.

In Hungary, Viktor Orban Loyalists Jump Ship

Peter Magyar, the incoming prime minister, has promised to push out “puppets of the old regime.” Many are jumping first.

Ushna Shah announces pregnancy with lighthearted Instagram post

Actor expecting first child with husband Hamza Amin; fans and celebrities flood post with congratulations

U.F.O. Files Released by U.S. Shed Light on What the Government Knows

The Pentagon on Friday released online what it called “new, never-before-seen” files, dating back decades, related to unidentified flying objects.