China warns it will safeguard its interests after US widens sanctions against Iran
The US has threatened to isolate nations that continue to do business with Tehran, which sells much of its oil to Beijing. Read More
Tornado tears through French village, leaving dozens hurt and homes ravaged
The south-western village of Pomas was hardest hit, with hundreds of homes damaged and fifteen people taken to hospital. Read More
Kit Harington replaces Nicholas Hoult in HBO’s Harry Potter series
Hoult was announced as Gilderoy Lockhart two weeks ago but has dropped out due to scheduling issues. Read More
UK drone factories may face attacks from ‘unknown sources’, says Kremlin adviser
The comments on BBC Newsnight come after the UK announced it has agreed to hand over blueprints for British-made missile components to Ukraine. Read More
NZ religious sect leader jailed over death of Chinese follower
The body of 70-year-old Shulai Wang was found near a marina in Auckland in 2024. Read More
French tourist dies in Death Valley after car gets stuck in mud
The 68-year-old man was found dead in California’s salt flats amid 116°F (46.6C) heat. Read More
US removes Syria from list of state sponsors of terrorism
The Trump administration has embraced Syria’s new president, former al-Qaeda militant Ahmed al-Sharaa. Read More
Moment tornado tears through southern France
The tornado has injured more than 40 people and destroyed homes in villages. Read More
Lockerbie bombing trial postponed days before it was due to start
The trial of a Libyan man is delayed for a third time, after new evidence on the 37-year-old case came to light three days ago. Read More
Israel warns of ‘forceful’ response to kites flown from Gaza
Hamas says the kites found in Israeli border communities in recent days were launched by children in Gaza. Read More