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Pakistanis flee Iran amid Israel-Iran war border closure
Footage shows Pakistani citizens evacuated from Iran fleeing the country as the Israel-Iran conflict deepens
Putin says Israel assures safety at Russian-built Iranian nuclear site
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Israel has given assurances about the safety of its personnel at Bushehr.
Can ChatGPT be your therapist?
Can AI chatbots provide real mental health support, or are we just desperate for connection in a lonely world?
‘Nobody knows what I’m going to do’: Trump embraces ambiguity towards Iran
The US president has signalled he may get involved in Israel's fight against Iran but has not made a final decision.
Iranian TV shows downing of Israel’s Hermes 900 drone
Iranian TV has aired footage of what it says is Iran’s air defences shooting down an Israeli Hermes 900 drone.
Petro’s labour reform referendum suspended by Colombia’s Council of State
President Gustavo Petro has sought to call a referendum, in a move opposition say violates the constitution.
Real Madrid draw 1-1 with Al Hilal at FIFA Club World Cup
Real Madrid draw 1-1 with Al Hilal in lively FIFA Club World Cup opener for the Spanish and Saudi giants in Miami.
UN urges ‘immediate’ ceasefire in Israel-Iran war
UN chief Antonio Guterres warned against escalating Iran-Israel conflict.
Digital solidarity: How Iran’s Gen Z is dealing with war online
Online spaces dominate the lives of young Iranians, and have provided opportunities to support each other during war.
Israel-Iran conflict: List of key events, June 18, 2025
A list of the key events on day six of the Israel-Iran conflict.
Kneecap rapper in UK court on “terrorism” charge over flag
Hundreds of supporters gathered as a Kneecap member faced court over a “terrorism” charge for waving a Hezbollah flag.
What Trump & Khamenei said as threat of US action in Iran grows
President Trump and Iran's Supreme Leader have traded threats over US military involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict.
US Fed leaves interest rates unchanged amid economic uncertainty
The US central bank held rates steady despite backlash from President Donald Trump.
Why is Israel killing so many Palestinians seeking food in Gaza?
Desperate Palestinians have faced a barrage of attacks by Israeli forces at food sites.
Lone survivor of Air India crash mourns brother
Viswashkumar Ramesh, the lone survivor of last week’s Air India disaster, wept as his brother’s body arrived.
US imposes new Mexican cartel sanctions, cites murder of TikTok influencer
The Trump administration says the cartel is responsible for a significant share of fentanyl entering the country.
Supreme Court upholds Tennessee law barring gender-affirming care for youth
Critics have denounced the US ruling as endangering transgender youth by preventing medical access to puberty blockers.
Nippon Steel acquires US Steel for $14.9bn after months of struggle
The deal also allows US President Donald Trump to appoint a board member.
Iran war gives Netanyahu political breathing room in Israel
Israeli PM faced uncertain future amid no-confidence vote, but confrontation with Iran unites Israel's politicians.
Foreign students face uncertainty under Trump’s shifting visa policies
Trump administration's battle with Harvard and Columbia leaves some students in California exploring options elsewhere.