Iranians are sceptical that a US-Iran agreement will end their hardships.

Ethiopia is one of the worst countries in the world for road traffic accidents and has notoriously dangerous roads.

After uncertainty over their participation and a disrupted build-up, Iran are set to begin their World Cup campaign.

Unverified reports say attacks were part of a campaign of sabotage and misinformation run by the Russian state.

Reports show drone use expanding, with more than 1,000 civilians killed in first five months of 2026.

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Ceasefire raises hopes in Lebanon, yet Israeli defiance and past violations overshadow lasting peace.

Britain's Court of Appeal ruled that the government was right to proscribe Palestine Action - what happens next?

Rayan Abu al-Ajeen was being carried in Gaza when both were shot by Israeli forces on Sunday, family says.

PM Sharif praises Pakistan's army chief for his efforts in securing a tentative deal, likely to be finalised in Geneva.

The Ebola outbreak, caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus strain, has reached 782 confirmed cases.

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US hospitals and agencies have enhanced preparedness for Ebola, but some experts warn of public health system strains.

Fuel shortages and fears rise in Crimea as Kyiv attacks the annexed peninsula.

Uncertainty remains over whether Israel will honour the agreement.

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Fare network calls for Australian VAR official Shaun Evans to be removed from World Cup 2026 after 'OK' symbol on camera

Spain, Belgium, Uruguay and Iran begin their campaigns as off-field stories also shape the World Cup.

Flames engulf Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra's Dormition Cathedral, a UNESCO site, following Russia's intensified military assault.

PM warns social media platforms are exposing children to content that is 'dangerous' and 'designed to be addictive'.

Demonstrators denounce G7 amid escalating clashes, which lead to damaged buildings and burning cars.

The crisis at the London university shows how marketisation has pushed UK higher education to the brink.

Some 20,000 crew members have been stranded for months amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

El-Geneina residents face soaring food and water costs as aid struggles to meet the needs of displaced families.

The war in Iran, Ukraine and economic challenges are expected to be a key part of the agenda.