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Ex-Argentinian President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner given house arrest

Protesters have denounced the leader's incarceration and ban from public office as an act of political retribution.

UK votes to decriminalise abortion after prosecutions of some women

The amendment comes after police investigated more than 100 women, including some who had natural miscarriages.

At least 60 people ‘feared dead’ after shipwrecks off the coast of Libya

UN agency IOM says 743 people have died so far this year attempting to cross the Mediterranean to Europe.

‘Not for you’: Israeli shelters exclude Palestinians as bombs rain down

Shelters are a lifeline in Israel from Iranian attacks, but Palestinian citizens of the country have been locked out.

‘The shelter was full’: Israelis confront unprecedented missile barrages

As Iran and Israel exchange deadly attacks, many Israelis shelter as they contend with a shattered sense of security.

What could a war between Israel and Iran mean for the global economy?

As attacks escalate between Iran and Israel, fears are growing over the global economic fallout.

Israel-Iran conflict: List of key events, June 17, 2025

Here are the key events on day five of the Israel-Iran conflict.

Airbus strikes Vietjet deal at Paris Air Show, hopes for tariff rollback

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he wanted a return to a tariff-free agreement for civil aviation.

Donald Trump calls Iran’s leader an ‘easy target’ amid conflict with Israel

The Trump administration has said the US would not rule out 'further action' against Iran to prevent nuclear enrichment.

UN fact-finding mission says Sudan conflict escalating, aid weaponised

The crisis in Sudan has become 'a grave human rights and protection emergency', the United Nations mission says.

Israel massacres Palestinians on deadliest day at Gaza aid sites

Israel’s military killed more than 70 Palestinians when it fired tank shells, machine guns and drones.

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander arrested by ICE agents

New York City’s Comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander was arrested by masked federal agents.

New York City comptroller arrested by ICE agents outside immigration court

Official and mayoral candidate Brad Lander is handcuffed by masked US federal agents.

Elon Musk’s X sues New York to block social media hate speech law

In its complaint X said the law forces firms to disclose 'highly sensitive and controversial speech' that is protected.

Gaza journalist mourns 38 family members killed in Israeli attack

Palestinian photojournalist Abdel Raheem Khader has been describing the shock of losing 38 members of his family.

What is the Casey report on UK grooming gangs – and why did Labour U-turn?

The report addressed the UK's institutional failure to protect children and teenage girls from sexual exploitation.

Hezbollah watches on as Iran and Israel battle, for now

The Lebanese group is depleted after fighting Israel last year, but may intervene if the Israel-Iran conflict continues.

Trump says he won’t ‘waste time’ calling Minnesota governor after slayings

Suspect Vance Boelter has been charged with murder over the shooting deaths of a Minnesota Democrat and her spouse.

What US interests are at stake in the Israel-Iran conflict?

Israel wants deeper US military involvement as Trump weighs next move. 

Brazil’s Bolsonaro accused in spy agency case as coup trial is ongoing

The far-right former president is accused of using Brazil's intelligence agency to conduct illegal spying.

Real Madrid vs Al Hilal: FIFA Club World Cup – team news, start, lineups

European super club Real Madrid face Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal in the teams' opening FIFA Club World Cup 2025 fixture.

Kyiv hit by deadly wave of Russian drones and missiles

Russia has launched a large-scale attack on Kyiv, killing several people and wounding more than a hundred others.

Israeli intelligence buildings targeted as Iran claims direct hit

Video of an Iranian attack on and near Israeli intelligence buildings near Tel Aviv has been circulating online.

Clashes injure 11 as Kenyans protest death of blogger in police custody

Demonstrations against police violence erupt after 31-year-old Albert Ojwang dies in custody.

Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano erupts, alert at highest level

Authorities recorded the volcano unleashing 10,000 metres (32,800 feet) of thick grey clouds.

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Trump calls for Tehran to be evacuated

CALGARY, Alberta, Canada - U.S. President Donald Trump has announced he is leaving the G7 summit after just one day, and after refusing to sign a planned joint statement by the other G7 countries, calling for de-escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict.

Coinciding with the president's pending departure, which was announced on X, Mr Trump posted a warning to Iranian citizens to evacuate the country's capital on his

Ireland's MP Paul Murphy detained in Egypt over Gaza march

DUBLIN, Ireland: Paul Murphy, a member of the Irish parliament from the People Before Profit-Solidarity party, said he is one of several people being held by Egyptian authorities while trying to join a march to Gaza.

Murphy is part of a large group trying to reach the Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza. He flew to Cairo on June 12 and began his journey toward Gaza the next day.

In a post on social medi

International Atomic Energy Agency slams attacks on nuclear facilities

NEW YORK, New York - The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says it is "deeply concerning" that Israel is carrying out attacks on nuclear facilities in Iran, warning of the dangers of radiation.

The Iran Nuclear Regulatory Authority informed the IAEA duing the first waves of attacks in the early hours of Friday morning, the Natanz Fuel Enrichment Plant site which contains th

Iran fights back after Israeli attacks, explosions heard in Tel Aviv

TEL AVIV, Israel - Israel has suffered casualties as Iran fights back from the Jewish state's unprecedented unilateral attacks which began in the early hours of Friday morning.

Late Friday night Iran launched scores of drones and missiles at Israel, however most were intercepted, or failed to reach their targets, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

Explosions have been seen in Tel Aviv. CNN are

Explosions in Tehran as Israel invades Iran

WEST JERUSALEM, Israel - The Israel Air Force has launched a pre-emptive Pearl Harbour style air raid over Iran, dropping bombs over the capital Tehran and other cities.

The attack, involving more than 200 Israeli fighter jets, has come without warning, or provocation, and comes amid delicate negotiations between the United States and the Islamic State over Iran's nuclear aspirations.

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Israel risking 'nuclear catastrophe' - Moscow

The Jewish state's attacks on Iran are illegal and threaten global stability, the Russian Foreign Ministry has said

Israel's ongoing strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities pose unacceptable threats to international security and risk plunging the world into a catastrophe, Russia's Foreign Ministry has said.

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Israel risking nuclear catastrophe Moscow

The Jewish states attacks on Iran are illegal and threaten global stability, the Russian Foreign Ministry has said

Israel's ongoing strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities pose unacceptable threats to international security and risk plunging the world into a catastrophe, Russia's Foreign Ministry has said.

Israel began bombing Iran on Friday, claiming Tehran is nearing the completion of a

"Fully coordinated with MEA on requests for evacuation of Indian nationals": Israeli envoy Reuven Azar

New Delhi [India], June 17 (ANI): Israeli Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, said that Tel Aviv is fully coordinated with the Ministry of External Affairs over the evacuation of Indians following the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel.

'We are fully coordinated with MEA, and when it comes to requests for Indians to evacuate, we are starting to organise now through our Ministry of Transport,' Azar said. 'T

Trump hints at Khamenei assassination

Iran's supreme leader would be "an easy target," according to the US president

US President Donald Trump has suggested that Washington has the ability to kill Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, while demanding that Tehran unconditionally surrender.

America's main ally in the Middle East, Israel, bombed Irania

Iran launches missiles at Israel

Tel Aviv [Israel], June 17 (ANI/TPS): The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) has identified that missiles were recently launched towards the territory of the State of Israel from Iran.

Defence systems are working to intercept the threat.

Israelis must enter protected areas upon receiving the alert and remain there until further notice. (ANI/TPS)

Trump demands unconditional surrender from Iran

Irans skies are under total control of the US and its allies, the American president claims

US President Donald Trump has demanded "unconditional surrender" from Iran, which has been locked in a heated military conflict with Washington's Middle East ally, Israel, over the past days. In another post, Trump claimed that "we now have complete and total control of the skies over Iran."

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224 civilians including women & children killed in Israeli strikes: Iran in India

New Delhi [India], June 17 (ANI): The Iranian Embassy in India published a report regarding the latest developments in the criminal military attack by the 'Zionist Regime' on Iran and stated that 224 civilians, including women and children, have died, and 1,257 others have been injured so far in Israel's attacks on Iran.

According to the Iranian embassy, 'on 13th June 2025, the occupying and rogue Zionist regime

G7 leaders pose for family photo as Trump cuts short Canada visit amid Middle East tensions

Kananaskis (Alberta) [Canada], June 17 (ANI): The G7 summit is proceeding without US President Donald Trump, who departed early to address the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, CBC news reported.

The leaders gathered for a family photo in Kananaskis before Trump's departure.

Trump left the summit in Kananaskis, Canada, after Monday night's family dinner, citing the need to attend to pressing matt

G7 is dead club Medvedev

The summits of the group looked like a crowd of zombies even a decade ago, the former Russian president has said

The G7 has long lost its relevance and cannot provide a sufficient answer to existing challenges, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has said. He also praised US President Donald Trump's conduct at the latest summit of the group in Canada and his decision to leave early.

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G7 a dead club Medvedev

The summits of the group looked like a crowd of zombies even a decade ago, the former Russian president has said

The G7 has long lost its relevance and cannot provide a sufficient answer to existing challenges, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has said. He also praised US President Donald Trump's conduct at the latest summit of the group in Canada and his decision to leave early.

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