Iran postpones Khamenei funeral as US-Israeli bombardment continues
An official says more preparations are needed for the three-day ceremony in Tehran, where the supreme leader will lie in state. Read More
US Senate to vote on Trump’s war powers as Iran conflict continues
The measure, which is not expected to pass, would require the withdrawal of US forces from the operation until approved by Congress. Read More
US sub sinks Iranian warship in Indian Ocean, Hegseth says
Sri Lanka’s navy says around 140 people are feared missing after a military vessel went down off its southern coast. Read More
US and Ecuador forces launch operation to fight drug trafficking
Washington says the two countries are combatting ‘designated terrorist organisations’ in Ecuador. Read More
Nigeria halts Christian pilgrimages to Holy Land over Middle East conflict
NCPC say the measure is necessary to prioritise the “safety and comfort” of Nigerian pilgrims. Read More
Israel tells people in large parts of southern Lebanon to leave ahead of attacks
Civilians are being displaced, taking shelter in tents, parks and cars, as Israel retaliates to Hezbollah rocket attack. Read More
Nigerian doctors suspended over death of author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s son
The author’s 21-month-old son died in January after complications during medical procedures at a private hospital in Lagos. Read More
Greek court upholds criminal organisation verdict on neo-Nazi Golden Dawn
The party’s founder Nikos Mihaloliakos and other officials are again found guilty, almost six years after an original trial. Read More
Three men arrested in UK on suspicion of spying for China
He is one of three unnamed men who the Met Police suspect of assisting Chinese intelligence services in the UK. Read More
South Africa’s long-serving former defence minister and former Robben Island prisoner dies
Mosiuoa Lekota was imprisoned with former South African President Nelson Mandela on Robben Island. Read More