Are US and Iran close to peace or sliding back to war?
Neither side seems interested in a return to all-out conflict, despite the latest exchange of strikes. Read More
Israel hits Lebanese capital in ‘targeted strike’
Beirut had until now largely been spared even as both Israel and Hezbollah accused each other of breaking last month’s ceasefire. Read More
Man arrested after three injured in stabbing at Swiss train station
The suspect, a 31-year-old Swiss man, has been arrested, police say, as areas around the station are cordoned off. Read More
US justice department launches criminal investigation into Trump accuser E Jean Carroll, reports say
The case centres on whether the former columnist lied about the funding she received for her civil lawsuit against the US president. Read More
Sixteen pupils killed in Kenya school fire, local police say
Search-and-rescue operations are ongoing, with the number of casualties yet to be confirmed. Read More
US carries out new strikes on Iran military site
The US military said it targeted a military site in Bandar Abbas – a strategic port city – and shot down four Iranian attack drones. Read More
Jill Biden says she thought husband was ‘having a stroke’ during 2024 debate
The former US first lady told CBS News that she was frightened by Joe Biden’s performance against Donald Trump. Read More
Matthew Perry’s assistant jailed for 41 months over actor’s ketamine death
Kenneth Iwamasa, who pleaded guilty last year to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine causing death, said he “will forever regret” his actions. Read More
Trump says US ‘not satisfied’ with Iran deal yet
The US president says he believes Iran wants to reach a deal but there is still no agreement on its terms. Read More
Israel orders evacuation of Lebanese city as conflict with Hezbollah escalates
Israel’s military tells residents of Tyre it will “act forcefully” against the armed group, after another wave of strikes in south and east Lebanon. Read More