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Israeli army continues large-scale offensive in Hebron for fifth day

The displaced population includes 336 infants, 441 elderly people, 216 pregnant and nursing women, and 44 people with disabilities.

Iran executes athlete Ali-Sina Mostafavi following supreme court ruling

Mostafavi is one of six athletes executed in cases linked to the January protests or earlier political charges.

Japan raises international production incentive minimum spend to JPY800 million

The move comes as the government aims to quadruple the industry by 2033 and launch a new body to centralize content-industry support by 2027.

Truce begins in Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky

The ceasefire, secured by Melania Trump, aims to facilitate humanitarian aid and the evacuation of thousands of civilians trapped in the conflict zone.

Meghan Markle joins Junior MasterChef Australia as co-host for new season

The Duchess of Sussex joins the cooking competition following a four-day Australian tour and a previous guest appearance on the flagship MasterChef show.

Israel forces over 3,000 Palestinians from homes in West Bank city Hebron

The operation followed a checkpoint attack that killed two soldiers and both gunmen, leading to UN concerns over punitive collective punishment.

Women and girls account for 25 per cent of civilian war deaths

The share of women and girls killed in civilian conflict has doubled since 2021 as global military spending reaches record levels.

Jordan strikes Syria in retaliation for Karak church funeral shooting

The retaliatory strike follows a deadly attack on a Greek Orthodox church where nine people were killed and dozens injured.

Pope Leo to proceed with South American tour after lung cancer surgery

The 71-year-old pontiff, who holds Peruvian citizenship, will visit the country where he served as a missionary starting in 1985.

Neil Young sues Trump committee over use of song in US rallies

The musician seeks an injunction and damages, claiming the unauthorized use of his music has harmed his personal brand and reputation.

Jordan launches Syrian airstrikes following Greek Orthodox church attack in Karak

The military operation follows a deadly attack on a minority Christian community, prompting a three-day national mourning period.

Israeli forces detain international delegation including British MPs at Jordan border

The group was barred from entering the West Bank to participate in a congress organized by Progressive International and Birzeit University.

Iran and Makkah Defence Alliance members meet in Tehran to discuss regional peace

The meeting follows an emergency session in Riyadh and comes as Pakistan and Turkiye began formal processes to ratify the defense agreement.

US judge dismisses film school fraud lawsuit and fines AI-using lawyer

The ruling follows a whistleblower complaint alleging the school used inflated job stats to secure federal student loans.

US judge orders Trump administration to reinstate fired federal prosecutor Maurene Comey

The ruling mandates back pay for the prosecutor, who previously handled high-profile cases involving Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

Pope Leo to visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru despite recent lung surgery

The 71-year-old pontiff will travel 31,000 km to deliver 36 speeches following a procedure to remove a cancerous lobe of his right lung.

Netanyahu pressures military for Iran strikes as opposition gains ground in Israel

The Israeli Prime Minister faces a potential loss of parliamentary seats while attempting to secure a renewed military offensive against Tehran.

China and Afghanistan resume direct freight train services via new rail link

The 20-day journey from Shandong Province to Hairatan port will travel through Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan before entering Afghanistan via Termez.

China's Communist Party begins four-day plenary session in Beijing

The closed-door meeting aims to tighten discipline and press officials to implement orders while addressing corruption and governing capacity.

Antarctic water channel named after BBC News journalist Jonathan Amos

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wins fourth term as Brazil President

The victory marks the first time a Brazilian leader has won a second round after losing the first since the country returned to civilian rule in 1985.

Al-Shifa Trust seeks Qatar Charity partnership for Somali eye care

The collaboration aims to establish a research centre in Lahore while providing free medical treatment to patients from Somalia.

Chris Brown receives suspended prison sentence for London nightclub assault

The singer was arrested in May 2025 after returning to the UK for a world tour to perform in Manchester.

Israel holds first election since 7 October Hamas attacks

Benjamin Netanyahu seeks a new mandate with Donald Trump's endorsement as the country faces a complex multi-party voting landscape.