Al Jazeera
UN chief condemns both Ukraine and Russia amid escalation in war
UN chief Guterres calls for de-escalation and a ceasefire as Russia-Ukraine attacks intensify.
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ABC News
Unknown Australian soldiers identified decades after deaths in action
The soldiers died on the same day, 24 years apart. The first fell in Europe towards the end of World War I and the second in the…
Al Jazeera
Iran’s grip on trade is a potent weapon, but it has an expiry date
Iran can exploit dependence on Hormuz today, but prolonged disruption will erode that leverage
Al Jazeera
Argentina and Mexico join Africa in backing FIFA’s Infantino: What to know
How does FIFA presidency stand? Norway wants resignation, but Argentina and Mexico join Africa in Gianni Infantino camp.
Al Jazeera
First school for robots opens in China
"Our main goal is to empower robots' brains." China has launched its first robot school.
Al Jazeera
Bangladesh cricket’s Shakib, an Hasina ally, will face trial if he is safe
Sheikh Hasina ally Shakib Al Hasan will face Bangladesh trial if safety assured, with Cricket World Cup return eyed.
Al Jazeera
Northern Ethiopia’s shifting alliances explained
The TPLF, Fano militias and Eritrea are redrawing the battle lines in Ethiopia’s north.
Al Jazeera
Trump says war ‘can’t go much longer’ – what’s the latest on talks?
Reports suggest that Tehran is discussing a bill barring US and Israeli vessels from passing the Strait of Hormuz.
Al Jazeera
Houthi attacks on gov’t forces hint that a major battle in Yemen is brewing
Houthis' expansion of cross-border attacks means an even bloodier war may be imminent, analysts say.
Al Jazeera
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye sign defence deal amid regional turmoil
The agreement states that an attack on any one of the three countries is an attack against them all.
Al Jazeera
Why Trump is caught in an ‘escalation trap’ with Iran
University of Chicago Professor Robert Pape explains why US President Trump is caught in an ‘escalation trap’ with Iran.
NPR
Trump targets birthright citizenship. And, Iran aims to ban U.S. from Strait of Hormuz
President Trump says he has signed two new orders targeting birthright citizenship. And, Iran is aiming to ban U.S. ships from…
ABC News
Travis Head pips star duo to win second-straight Allan Border Medal
Swashbuckling batter Travis Head's big year — including three Ashes centuries — wins him a second straight Allan Border Medal…
Al Jazeera
Houthi strikes in Yemen as Saudi Arabia braces for attacks: What we know
Tensions between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia have increased since the US-Israel war on Iran began.
Al Jazeera
Central Europe sees record temperatures as heatwave continues
Record-breaking temperatures in Slovakia and Austria as Italy places all of its 27 major cities on highest heat alert.
Al Jazeera
Ivan Toney: Saudi Pro League’s England international charged with assault
Ivan Toney charged for an assault that allegedly took place on December 6 last year in United Kingdom.
Al Jazeera
‘De-escalation’: Europe hesitates as US pushes for Hormuz naval mission
The UK and France are not seeking confrontation with Iran in the US-Israeli war Europe largely rejected, say analysts.
BBC News
Meta fined $567m in largest child safety ruling against social media giant
The ruling is in addition to $375m in fines Meta was already ordered to pay in the case, for a total of $942m.