World live
Continuously updated, source-cited world stories — freshest first.
‘We will not allow Gaza to be rebuilt’ until Hamas disarms, Kushner says
US envoy Jared Kushner stated that Gaza will not be allowed to rebuild until Hamas disarms. This stance was expressed during meeti
topicUkraine war live: Kyiv launches one of biggest attacks yet on Moscow with 620 drones
Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on Moscow, with 620 drones targeting the Moscow region, according to Russia. The attac
topicUS tourist dies after being struck by lightning on Italy’s Mount Etna
A United States tourist died after being struck by lightning while hiking on Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy. Multiple news outlets re
topicBab el-Mandeb Strait faces growing threat as Houthi attacks raise fears of a second Hormuz
Shipping in the Middle East faces increased disruptions as the Bab el-Mandeb Strait becomes a high-threat zone. Houthi forces have
topicA race of short legs and big personalities: corgis take over Vilnius
Corgis and their owners gathered in Vilnius, Lithuania, this weekend for the fifth annual Corgi Race Vilnius. The event has grown
topicISW Assesses Ukraine's New Strategy of Striking russian Aircraft Carrying Kinzhal Missiles
Ukraine is shifting its strategy to target Russian aircraft that carry Kinzhal missiles while developing domestic ballistic missil
topicIndonesia earthquake death toll nears 70 as thousands wait for help on country's Independence Day
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake has left nearly 70 people dead in Indonesia. Thousands of survivors are currently awaiting aid on the c
topicMeeting with Kushner, PM doubles down on IDF remaining in Gaza until Hamas disarmed
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has refused to compromise on a US-backed Gaza plan during multi-hour meetings in Jerusalem with
Why has Israel escalated attacks in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire?
Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon have killed between 7 and 11 people two months into a ceasefire. Lebanon claims the attacks
topicSouth Korea landslide kills one as heavy rains sweep southern areas, media reports
A landslide in Geoje has killed one person and injured four others as record rainfall batters southern South Korea. The region exp
topicShip attacked in Hormuz Strait as U.S.-Iran ceasefire expiry risks prolonged conflict
A vessel belonging to the UAE's ADNOC was struck by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in at least one
topicSouth Korea must brace for ‘worst-case scenario,’ President Lee says, as Trump cuts military drills
South Korean President Lee has ordered the nation to prepare for a worst-case scenario following a decision by Donald Trump to red
topicMushroom murderer Erin Patterson is appealing
Erin Patterson is appealing her conviction and sentence after being found guilty of three murders involving poisonous mushrooms. T
topicA British missing student’s final plea for help leads to a tragic development
Searchers discovered a body in Romania following the disappearance of British student and hiker George Smyth. Smyth vanished in No
topicCorgis run, bark and sniff their way to glory at a growing international race
An American corgi named GG, also identified as Gustave the Girl Dog from Seattle, won the main running event at the international
topicUS Navy destroyer adrift in South China Sea for four days after losing power
The USS Benfold spent four days without power in the South China Sea last month following an engineering casualty. The failure lef
topicIran weighs gasoline rationing as fuel deficit widens
Iran is weighing the implementation of gasoline rationing to address a growing fuel deficit. Severe shortages and long queues have
topicIndonesian mother 'grateful' after emergency birth during 7.7 quake
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake in eastern Indonesia has killed at least 38 people and displaced thousands. Emergency crews are current
topic"Would Pay A Price": Moscow Warns UK After British-Made Drones Hit Russia
Russia has threatened the United Kingdom with consequences after British-made drones were used for the first time in deep strikes
topicChina’s Xi praises former president Jiang’s contribution in show of party unity
President Xi Jinping led an event commemorating the 100th birth anniversary of former leader Jiang Zemin, praising his "indelible
topicJason Arday's family 'still coming to terms' with his death as vigil held
Thousands of people gathered for a vigil in London to honor former professor Jason Arday, who died at age 41. Arday's family state
topicSearch teams comb rubble in Colombia nearly a week after quake as aid effort expands
Search and rescue operations continue in Colombia nearly a week after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck 5 km south of San Jose del
topicTrump says N Korea’s Kim has responded to his request for a conversation
Donald Trump reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has responded to his overtures for a conversation. This diplomatic outre
topicShark selfies: why ‘finfluencers’ need to put their cameras away
Several social media influencers have been attacked by sharks while trying to take selfies, prompting experts to issue warnings ab