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Israeli strike kills Palestinian girl on her way to sit exam

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:23:08 +0000

17-year-old Raghad Ashour was walking to school to take an exam when she was killed in an Israeli strike.

Mbappe leads France to win over Iraq in lightning-delayed World Cup game

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:59:26 +0000

Kylian Mbappe scores France's first two goals, with Ousmane Dembele adding the other in a 3-0 win against Iraq.

Messi becomes the World Cup’s all-time top goalscorer

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:52:08 +0000

Lionel Messi became the highest goalscorer in World Cup history after scoring his 17th and 18th tournament goals.

How women steer youths away from gang violence in northeastern Nigeria

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:44:41 +0000

Women-led campaigns are helping curb gang violence by changing young people's mindsets in conflict-scarred communities.

Iran war live: US waives oil sanctions, to release $12bn in frozen funds

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

US says the decisions follow Iran's commitment to allow international nuclear inspections.

Gaza surfers seek solace from war in the sea

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:01:22 +0000

Gaza’s surf community was nearly wiped out by Israel’s genocidal war. But some surfers continue to chase the waves.

Video shows deadly shooting in Montreal, Canada

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:00:13 +0000

A police officer, a civilian and the suspected gunman were killed after a shooting in Montreal.

Belgium’s Doku welcomes son during World Cup amid commentator controversy

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:32:48 +0000

Doku travelled to the UK as a French presenter who said fathers 'useless' at childbirth was stood down from her show.

Egypt denied flight to Seattle ahead of final World Cup group match

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:11:08 +0000

Egypt's team will return to their training base in Spokane, about 450km east of Seattle, after rejected flight.

US House committee reaches bipartisan deal on social media rules for kids

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:04:23 +0000

Committee leaders did not release details but said the legislation would 'hold Big Tech accountable'.

‘Stop genocide’: Activist stopped by police at Tokyo’s Israeli Embassy

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:03:24 +0000

An activist in Japan was surrounded by police after he approached the Israeli Embassy in Tokyo on Monday and shouted.

Hungary’s PM launches drive to free country from Orban’s ‘mafia’

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:23:50 +0000

The raft of proposed changes includes a new constitution and anti-corruption office, and the ousting of the president.

Czech public media staff strike, citing government threat to independence

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:21:37 +0000

Plan to put funding under direct control has sparked widespread opposition, with critics fearing political interference.

US judge blocks Trump administration subpoena against Minnesota officials

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:20:30 +0000

Ruling represents setback for investigation that targeted state Democratic officials who criticised immigration raids.

‘Another day, another leader’: Britons react to Keir Starmer’s exit

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:48:26 +0000

Londoners shared mixed reactions to Keir Starmer's resignation.

Fire at animation studio in India’s Lucknow kills at least 14

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:48:01 +0000

The blaze broke out in a commercial building with a library and animation studio, killing mostly college students.

Palestinian children ‘unprotected’ as NGOs forced out of Gaza and West Bank

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:47:55 +0000

Israel is pushing humanitarian groups and rights defenders to scale down operations in occupied Palestinian territories.

Why has Keir Starmer resigned as UK prime minister?

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:31:12 +0000

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation after just two years in office.

15 killed after a fire ignited in a coaching centre in Lucknow, India

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:26:57 +0000

15 killed after a fire ignited in a coaching centre in Lucknow, India.

Artist creates Kerala’s ‘coconut rib’ World Cup trophy

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:14:35 +0000

An artist in Kerala has created a handmade model of the FIFA World Cup trophy, using coconut leaf and cardboard.

Qatar PM on preventing US-Iran talks from escalation

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:04:43 +0000

Qatar's PM said that safeguards have been put in place to prevent US-Iran negotiations from regional escalation.

Lionel Messi scores brace as Argentina beat Austria 2–0 at World Cup 2026

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:26:42 +0000

Messi scores twice to become all-time leading scorer in men's World Cup history as Argentina reach knockout rounds.

Canadian police officer, suspect among three dead in Montreal shooting

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:20:55 +0000

Few details are available after law enforcement said the suspected attacker was 'neutralised'.

Thousands of kites soar over Denmark at annual beach festival

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:02:48 +0000

Roughly 25,000 kites flew over the Danish island of Fano for its annual International Kite Fliers Meeting.

US raises concern as RSF forces encircle Sudanese city of el-Obeid

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:00:57 +0000

US calls for negotiated solution and expresses alarm over potential 'mass atrocities' as paramilitary surrounds city.