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Pakistan, India go tit-for-tat as feud over Kashmir attack escalates
Pakistan and India are suspending treaties and cutting crucial ties amid an escalating feud over an attack in Kashmir.
Palestinian officials vote to create a vice presidency under Mahmoud Abbas
The expectation is that whoever holds the role would be the frontrunner to succeed President Mahmoud Abbas, 89.
Video: Israeli military kills at least 28, mostly children in Gaza
Israeli military strikes on multiple sites in Khan Younis have killed dozens, mostly women and children in Gaza.
At least 59 Palestinians killed as Israel escalates Gaza bombardment
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 59 as military issues evacuation orders for Beit Hanoon and Sheikh Zeid.
Trump makes rare criticism of Putin after Russia’s deadly Kyiv attacks
At least 12 people were killed in a Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian capital.
Iran signals willingness to hold nuclear talks with Europeans
France has indicated that European powers are also ready for dialogue if Tehran shows it is seriously engaged
Median CEO pay in US hits record high even as markets tumble
Margins between CEO pay have long been a point of contention between workers and a rallying cry for progressives.
Thousands more queue to see Pope Francis on second day of lying in state
About 61,000 people filed past the pontiff's coffin in the first 26 hours at St Peter's Basilica, Vatican says.
Businesses pare back outlook as Trump tariffs weigh on spending
From carmakers to restaurant chains, companies face financial setbacks amid tariff fears.
Spain halts controversial $7.5m deal to buy ammunition from Israeli company
PM Pedro Sanchez intervened to avoid a damaging political fallout with far-left allies in Spain's coalition government.
Can South Africa help Russia and Ukraine reach a peace deal?
As Ukraine's Zelenskyy meets South Africa's Ramaphosa in Pretoria, Moscow-allied politicians protest the state visit.
Parents 'elated' after single-sex toilets ruling
Sean Stratford and Leigh Hurley complained about a council installing only gender neutral toilets at a new primary school.
Made in America
Fault Lines investigates civilian deaths in Lebanon and possible war crimes involving US-made bombs used by Israel.
How can you keep your child safe online?
Tech firms are being urged to do more to stop young people accessing unsuitable material.
Single rat forces closure of school for a week
It is hoped the 125-pupil school in Aberdeenshire can re-open next week.
Al-Shabab battles Somalia’s army for strategic military base
The armed group says it seizes control of Wargaadhi town and its military base, but the Somali army denies the claim.
Kashmir attack: Does India’s Indus Waters Treaty freeze threaten Pakistan?
Pakistan has deemed India's suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty following tourist attack in Pahalgam an 'act of war'.
Israel is using high-powered bombs to maximise deaths in Gaza, experts say
Israel’s latest war on Gaza is killing civilians at four times the rate of previous conflicts there.
The great collapse of US higher education has begun
Budget cuts, culture wars and enrolment crashes are pushing American universities off the edge.
UK lifts sanctions on dozen Syrian government bodies
Sanctions on 12 Syrian entities removed, including the defence and interior ministries.