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As the US attacks on Iran entered a second consecutive day, Tehran threatened to stop complying with its framework agreement with Washington

Renewed hostilities

US stocks drop on latest Middle East fighting, tech earnings caution

Judit Polgar is widely regarded as the greatest women's chess player of all time

Political remake

Chess legend Judit Polgar rejects becoming Hungary's president

People pause as they cycle on the Toronto Islands as forest fires in Northern Ontario cause poor air quality over the city, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, July 15, 2026

Nearly 1,000 active fires

Canada faces one of its most intense fire seasons

Already on Thursday, large protests erupted in several Ukrainian cities against Fedorov's dismissal

Ousting of defence minister

Zelensky faces deepening political crisis as protests dig in

Kevin Keegan has died aged 75

'Giant of the game'

'Giant of the game': Liverpool and England legend Keegan dies aged 75

Six dead in Germany

Turkish arrest warrant issued for suspect in shooting at Stade centre for young mothers

Andy Burnham was asked to form a government by King Charles III after Keir Starmer resigned

Years of political churn

'Not another one': UK voters fatigued by seventh PM in a decade

The fifth-century monastery complex of Saint Simeon Stylite in northern Syria suffered damage during the country's civil war

Decade of conflict

Scars of war linger on Syria's Saint Simeon monastery

Average gas prices have risen above $4 again after US households saw some respite in recent weeks

Amid intensified attacks

US gasoline costs back at $4 a gallon as Mideast war reignites

President Donald Trump said the United States was hitting Iran to honour American personnel killed in the fighting

'Full-scale war'

US-Iran strikes: latest developments

Despite rapid economic growth, millions of people in India struggle to find stable and well-paying jobs, fuelling discontent

Amid widespread anger

Indian police fire tear gas at exam protest march

Speeding up climate data analysis can help protect people from extreme weather events like floods and storms

Amid US funding cuts

Swiss researchers hoard vast trove of NASA climate data

Larry the cat patrols outside 10 Downing Street in central London as outgoing prime minister Keir Starmer left, and Andy Burnham was due to move in

Purr-manent resident

'Politicians come and go': Larry the cat welcomes 7th prime minister

Fans celebrated Spain's Wolrd Cup win in the streets of Madrid thorughout the night

National bacchanalia

'Exhausted' Spain's happy World Cup hangover

Burnham takes over just two years after Starmer led Labour to power in a landslide election victory

Restoring confidence in Labour

Andy Burnham set to take over as new British PM

Spain captain Rodri lifts the World Cup trophy aloft while surrounded by his teammates after the 1-0 extra-time win over Argentina in Sunday's final

Formidable team

Superb Spain worthy winners of World Cup dominated by superstar names

Begünstigt durch Hitze und Trockenheit sind in Südfrankreich mehrere Waldbrände ausgebrochen. Das heftigste Feuer wütete laut Behörden im Gebiet von Taradeau im Département Var, wo mehr als 600 Feuerwehrleute im Einsatz waren.

Despite temperature drop

Hundreds of firefighters battle wildfires in France

When Frederika Roberts obtained her British citizenship, it was important to her to make a statement by wearing a dress and painting her nails in the colours of the EU.

From Luxembourg to Britain

Brexit: 'Citizenship should come from love, not fear'

The United States launched fresh attacks on Iran to 'punish' it for the deaths of two servicemen in Jordan

Renewed hostilities

Iran hits out at Gulf neighbors as US presses on with strikes

Ukraine-Russia war

More than 400 drones target Moscow region, most 'neutralised': mayor

Morning Roundup

Spain win World Cup, parents of killed student speak out, and Andy Burnham becomes UK PM

Guyana's Prime Minister Mark Phillips (L) and Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill (R) speak at a press conference after a ferry disaster

Rescue operation ongoing

Ferry capsizes off Guyana coast, 67 rescued as search continues

Mui, a woman who suffered persistent child sexual abuse for several years, in Hong Kong

Insufficient changes

Survivors warn of loopholes in Hong Kong sexual offence reforms

'There is an ecosystem that's conducive to the emergence of entrepreneurs like us,' said company director Fode Yattabare

Furthering development

Ivory Coast eyes 'national champion' firms to lead economy

Spain's midfielder #16 Rodri (front C) lifts the trophy with Spain's players next to US President Donald Trump (R) during the final ceremony after the 2026 World Cup

Controversial moment

Trump lingers on stage to lap up World Cup spotlight

Spain captain Rodri lifts the World Cup trophy

Spain win World Cup after Messi's Argentina fall flat

The epic film, directed by Christopher Nolan (middle left) and produced by his wife Emma Thomas (center right), features an ensemble cast including Matt Damon (L) and Anne Hathaway (R)

Resounding success

'The Odyssey' storms N. American Box Office

Argentina's head coach Lionel Scaloni admitted his team had lost to the better side after their World Cup final defeat to Spain

'We gave it our all'

Spain deserved to win World Cup: Argentina's Scaloni

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