Man dies in storm near Athens as Saharan dust shrouds Crete
Several regions are flooded in mainland Greece, while a Saharan dust storm envelopes the island of Crete. Read More
Iran’s two largest steel plants shut down due to air strikes, companies say
The strikes, which Iran says were first launched by Israel in co-ordination with the US last week, could cause major damage to the Iranian economy. Read More
‘I haven’t slept for days’: Iranians describe mounting desperation after a month of war
Ordinary people from various parts of Iran describe expanding strikes, economic pain and fear of repression. Read More
Baby shot dead in pram in New York City, police say
The seven-month-old child is the unintended victim of a suspected gang-related shooting, officials say. Read More
Ancient golden helmet recovered more than a year after Dutch heist
The helmet and three golden bracelets were stolen in January 2025, but one bracelet is yet to be found. Read More
‘Be serious… don’t speak every day’: Macron criticises Trump approach to Iran war
The comments were an apparent jab at the US leader’s sometimes contradictory stance on the US-Israeli war against Iran. Read More
Four children stabbed to death at Ugandan school
The suspect is in custody but his motive is unknown, the police say in a brief statement. Read More
Iranian Nobel laureate suffered suspected heart attack in prison, family says
Narges Mohammadi’s brother says he fears her life is in imminent danger and she needs to be transferred to a hospital. Read More
Macron calls Trump’s remarks on his marriage ‘inelegant’
French President Emmanuel Macron has said Donald Trump’s comments about his marriage were “neither elegant nor up to standard”. Read More
Iconic 19th Century painting sets Indian art record with $17.9m sale
Yashoda and Krishna, painted by Raja Ravi Varma, beat a record set by an MF Husain work last year. Read More