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Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsAfghanistan's crisis deepens hidden violence against women
As poverty deepens and the Taliban curtails women's rights, domestic violence in Afghanistan is becoming more dangerous, less visible and harder to escape.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsScotland: Former SNP executive admits embezzling party funds
The Scottish National Party's former chief executive, Peter Murrell, has admitted embezzling about £400,000 from the political party to fund a lavish lifestyle.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsUS military says it launched new strikes on southern Iran
The US military's Central Command said it had carried out “self-defense” strikes in southern Iran. Meanwhile, Israeli PM Netanyahu said he ordered the military to increase strikes…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsSenegal appoints economist as new PM after Sonko's sacking
Senegal's president has named senior economist Lo as new prime minister days after sacking his predecessor. The move comes as the country grapples with crippling debt and an inter…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsTexas officers rescue infant from car trapped in floodwaters
Video shows officers and firefighters surrounding a white car partially submerged in fast-moving waterAuthorities in Texas rescued an infant on Saturday after a vehicle became tra…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsProtesters clash with ICE agents outside New Jersey detention center
Protesters say agents used pepper spray and batons in clash outside Delaney Hall where a hunger strike is under wayProtesters outside a New Jersey migrant detention center where a…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsExplosion threat at southern California chemical tank eliminated, firefighters say
US officials credit overnight cooling and monitoring for stabilising tank after leak fears triggered mass evacuationFirefighters contending with an overheating tank of hazardous c…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsPresident Sheinbaum allows Iran team to stay in Mexico during World Cup after US refusal
Fifa approached Mexico after US declined to host Iran squad despite it playing group games in the United StatesMexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, said on Monday her government…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsSonny Rollins, colossus of jazz saxophone, dies aged 95
One of the last stars of the bebop generation, Rollins was an genius of melodic invention and improvisation, working with Davis, Monk, Coltrane and othersSonny Rollins, one of the…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsRachel Reeves tells ministers to ‘buy British’ in four key industries
Exclusive: Chancellor pushes for procurement of ships, steel, energy and AI to prioritise Britishness as well as costRachel Reeves has instructed cabinet colleagues to award gover…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsMature cheese-roller beaten by young, YouTubing upstart
Tom Kopke from Germany out-tumbles local hero Chris Anderson on a meltingly hot day in Gloucestershire It was billed as the great cheese-off: a helter-skelter, bone-jarring downhi…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
Geopolitics‘Like tobacco’: Wes Streeting calls for partial social media ban for under-16s
Exclusive: Former health secretary’s intervention comes as government closes consultation on age limits for platformsSocial media companies should be treated like the tobacco indu…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsNurseries in England charging extra fees to cover funding gap, campaigners say
Head of Early Years Alliance says additional charges paid by parents represent ‘cross-subsidy’Parents of nursery children in England are being charged extra fees to cover for gove…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
Geopolitics‘A tsunami of harm’: views on tackling online safety for under-16s in the UK
Campaigners, teenagers, legislators and experts give their opinions on the government’s social media consultation Change is coming for social media platforms. The UK government’s …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsStarmer urged to intervene in ‘rigged’ Indian prosecution of British human rights activist
Senior lawyers call on prime minister to request Indian prosecutors drop charges that would breach double jeopardy ruleFour senior lawyers, including the former attorney general D…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsShock of Iran war unites Middle East rivals in pushing Trump towards peace
Region adapting to diminished US power after Washington fails to land knockout blow on Tehran or safeguard alliesMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe shock of the Iran war and its…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
Geopolitics‘If Iran gets a bomb it will be Bibi’s’: Trump’s deal outline sparks alarm in Israel
Netanyahu’s joint war with the US began with talk of regime change in Tehran but may leave him with few strategic gainsMiddle East live – latest updatesWhen Donald Trump launched …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsIran denies deal with US is imminent despite some progress
Tehran says ‘contradictory statements’ from US and Israeli interference hindering negotiationsMiddle East crisis – live updatesIran has poured cold water on suggestions that a dea…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsIsrael escalates strikes in Lebanon as Netanyahu vows to ‘crush’ Hezbollah
Hezbollah and Israel launch attacks amid increasingly imperilled ceasefire and stalling talks between US and IranMiddle East crisis: live updatesThe Israeli army has intensified s…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump Tower in Georgia to be built on land part-owned by son of US sanctions-hit leader
Links between Trump Organization and Ivanishvili family for Tbilisi skyscraper raise new conflict of interest concernsA Trump Tower planned for the Georgian capital, Tbilisi, is t…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsFar-right Elam party inspired by Golden Dawn makes gains in Cyprus election
Strongly anti-Turkish party doubles its seats although mainstream parties did not see vote crumble as predictedAn anti-immigrant far-right party, inspired by Greece’s defunct neo-…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsOil prices fall below $100 a barrel on hopes of Iran peace deal
Brent crude futures down 6% to lowest level in two weeks and stock markets riseOil prices fell below $100 a barrel on Monday and stock markets rose on hopes that the US and Iran a…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsUK records its hottest ever day in May as temperature hits 34.8C
Scientists say record-breaking heat is a reminder of how climate crisis is affecting livesThe fierce heat sweeping across Europe over the bank holiday weekend has beaten the UK’s …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsRecord May highs sweep across France as extreme heat hits western Europe
Mercury in Spain also climbs to well above normal with weather event set to continue for several more daysMore than 350 French towns have recorded their highest-ever temperatures …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsThe ‘teal party’ was once used to undermine independent MPs. So why would they try to make it a reality?
Changes to political funding and the need for crossbenchers to remain relevant are driving discussions but some independents are opposedFollow our Australia news live blog for lat…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsPower bills to fall by up to 10% from July as renewables and batteries soar across Australia
Australia now a top-three global player in batteries, and renewable energy met nearly half of the nation’s power in 2025Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet o…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsChris Bowen says he has made it ‘crystal clear’ to BHP and other big polluters they must cut emissions onsite
Mining giant’s backsliding on climate commitments due to ‘weakness’ of policy, Kate Chaney saysAdam Morton: Big Mining gets a $4bn tax break to use fossil fuel. It’s a strange wa…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsVivid Sydney cancels shows after 89 drones plunge into Darling Harbour
Event organisers blame ‘unforeseen technical difficulties’ for the drone malfunction, with four performances cancelledFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsThai rescuers join effort to free seven people trapped in Laos cave
Group have been stuck in flooded cave in central Laos for five days after heavy rain caused landslidesDivers who helped in the dramatic rescue of a young Thai football team in 201…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsSpread of Ebola in DRC ‘outpacing’ response efforts, warns WHO
Director general of World Health Organization urges neighbouring countries to take immediate actionThe World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola outbreak is outpacing re…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsMoment of gas explosion at China coal mine
At least 82 people have been killed and two are missing after a gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China on Sunday, officials say.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsWatch: Only world record broken at Enhanced Games won't be recognised
The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil explains why the achievement by Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev will not be accepted by official sporting bodies.
Source: BBC News – World ·
Geopolitics'Blistering heat': Indians warned to stay indoors as temperatures soar
The BBC's Sumedha Pal described how difficult it was to be standing in the streets of Delhi as temperatures rose to 45C .
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump to undergo annual medical exam ahead of 80th birthday
The BBC’s Bernd Debusmann explains the routine medical check of the president of the US.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsFirst Hong Kong astronaut launches into space onboard Chinese mission
The 43-year-old police officer and mother of three serves as the team's payload scientist.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsSenegal's leadership row mounts as parliament speaker resigns
Some speculate that El Malick Ndiaye stepped down so that ousted-PM Ousmane Sonko can take his place.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsClashes as Venezuelan prisoners protest over alleged mistreatment
The prisoners insisted their protest was peaceful but that security forces deployed to quell it opened fire.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsAnger grows after China's deadliest coal mining disaster in years
On China's tightly-controlled internet, people are calling for justice and questioning how this happened.
Source: BBC News – World ·
Geopolitics'Blistering heat' in Delhi as temperatures reach 45C
The BBC's Sumedha Pal describes how difficult it is to be standing in the streets of Delhi as temperatures rise to 45C .
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsAt least 19 people taken to hospital after 'strong smell' reported at Tokyo mall
Police say a man sprayed a substance at an ATM in the luxury Ginza 6 shopping centre.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsMore than 1.5m foreign pilgrims begin Hajj despite Iran war fears
Saudi Arabia says that is 11,000 more than the number of Muslims who travelled to the Gulf kingdom last year.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsCambodia's former opposition leader receives royal pardon for 27-year sentence
Kem Sokha was serving a 27-year sentence on treason charges, which were widely derided as politically motivated.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsThree killed in Uganda after crashing into elephant
Four people were also injured in the incident inside Murchison Falls National Park, officials say.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsWhite House gunman had previous run-ins with Secret Service, court documents show
The suspect previously obstructed a White House entry lane in June of 2025 and told Secret Service agents he was Jesus Christ.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsNetanyahu says Israel will intensify strikes against Hezbollah
The Israeli military hits targets in eastern Lebanon after the prime minister announces further strikes.
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