Steep fall in Hormuz ship crossings after new US-Iran strikes
Data shows a decline in the number of ships – many carrying oil and gas – going through the waterway after attacks this week. Read More
At least 28 killed in China shoe factory fire, state media reports
Footage shows huge flames rising from a building and thick, black smoke rising into the sky. Read More
Platner’s disastrous candidacy exposes rifts that could dampen Democrats’ Senate hopes
Along with creating tumult in a must-win race for Democrats, Graham Platner’s exit is laying bare division between the party’s left wing and moderates. Read More
Democrat Graham Platner suspends campaign for key US Senate race in Maine
The decision came days after a woman accused him of sexual assault, an accusation he says is “categorically false”. Read More
Do bees have feelings? Study reveals the insects’ ‘inner life’
New research found bumblebees showed “emotion-like behaviours” previously only seen in mammals. Read More
It was ‘love at first sight’ with their adopted baby. Then they were told he may have been trafficked
The case highlights the problem of child trafficking in Indonesia and raises questions about how Singapore fails to detect it. Read More
US launches new wave of strikes against Iran after promising to ‘hit them hard’
Explosions have been reported by Iranian state media in parts of the country’s south. Read More
Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira and BTS for Fifa World Cup final half-time show
The Super Bowl-style show marks the Canadian singer’s latest big performance after his comeback shows at Coachella. Read More
Starmer gifted gun and ammunition by Turkish president at Nato
The weapon has not been brought back to the UK and has instead been left with British officials in Turkey. Read More
Ukraine to get licence to produce Patriot missiles, Trump says
Although the Patriots are highly effective against Russia’s ballistic missiles, they also have lengthy production times. Read More