French president hosts ‘coalition of the willing’ in Paris amid hopes that Ukraine’s recent advances could force Putin towards negotiations ...

No one uttered the US president’s name, and speeches bore few references to Gaza or Ukraine, focusing on the LA fires ...

US military says it hit dozens of Iranian sites in strikes on Monday while UN chief warns that a return to full-scale fighting would be ‘catastrophic’ ...

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Joan Rivet drank water she managed to splash up to her face by turning faucet on with her foot ...

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Five years after the ultra-conservative Islamists retook Afghanistan, students describe male pupils being beaten for minor rule breaches and inexperienced teachers struggling to deliver lessons ...

Asian shares tumble with South Korea’s Kospi down nearly 10% ...

American and Iranian forces exchange heavy missile and drone attacks over control of strait of Hormuz, increasing pressure on truce ...

Cather Atkinson hinted that the Home Office may threaten to stop issuing visas to Pakistan unless it agrees to accept Shabir Ahmed ...

Versatile character actor who gained international star status with standout performances in Jurassic Park and The Piano ...