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Trump's statements on Tehran requesting ceasefire 'false and baseless': Iran

US president says Washington would consider the request only when the Strait of Hormuz is "open, free, and clear."

Trump's 'spiritual adviser' faces backlash after comparing him to Jesus Christ

Social media backlash grows after Paula White-Cain likens President Donald Trump's struggles and leadership to Jesus Christ in controversial remarks.

Hormuz disruption the result of 'illegal' US-Israeli attacks on Iran: China

Beijing responds after US President Trump urges nations reliant on Iran-controlled waterway to ‘just take it'.

US military 'hasn't even started destroying what's left in Iran' — Trump

Trump's comments come one after his address to the nation on the Iran war, during which he said the US will continue to strike Iran for the next two to three weeks.

Iran claims shooting down US jet, announces bounty to capture pilot

Iranian media reports that the US dispatched several Black Hawk helicopters as well as a Hercules 130 for the search and rescue of the pilot of a downed F-35 fighter jet.

China executes French man for drug trafficking

A French man sentenced to death in China in 2010 for drug trafficking has been executed, France's foreign ministry announced on Saturday.

Trump: Iran's power plants, bridges to be hit if Hormuz Strait not reopened

Trump says the US has rescued a “seriously wounded, and really brave" F-15 crew member "from deep inside the mountains of Iran."

US aircraft lost in Iran rescue mission cost over $100M each: WSJ

Iran's Revolutionary Guard says that it shut down “enemy flying objects” in central parts of the country during what it described as a failed rescue attempt.

Strikes on Iran kill more than 25 as Trump's deadline to open Strait of Hormuz looms

More than 25 people killed in fresh US-Israeli attacks as Tehran retaliates across the region and tensions surge over the Strait of Hormuz.

'Deranged lunatic': US senators slam Trump's Iran threats as 'war crimes'

Fury erupts in Washington after the president vows strikes on infrastructure, with critics warning of mass civilian casualties and legal violations.

Russian court sentences former governor to 14 years in prison for corruption

A Russian court on Monday sentenced the former governor of the Kursk region, Alexei Smirnov, to 14 years in prison for corruption.

Overnight attack hits Saudi petrochemical complex after similar strikes in Iran

Fire breaks out at SABIC plants in Jubail after overnight strike as Saudi authorities assess infrastructure damage and security risks.

Explained: Understanding free visa and visa-free travel

African countries move to ease travel across the continent with free visa and visa-free policies.

CAF Confederation Cup: $4 million at stake as USM Alger face Zamalek in final

Both clubs have been recent winners of the competition but will look to add their names to the trophy again.

Ethiopians win case against Trump on deportations

A US federal judge has blocked a move to end legal protections granted to over 5,000 Ethiopians under a policy known as Temporary Protected Status (TPS).

Trump criticises NATO, issues Hormuz ultimatum

The US president tells NATO chief that European allies must commit warships or other military capabilities to the strait within days.

African crude oil prices hit records on supply disruptions despite Iran ceasefire

European and African crude oil prices climbed to fresh records on Wednesday, defying a sharp selloff in oil futures after a US-Iran ceasefire was reached on Tuesday.

Anthony Joshua 'returns to boxing' after tragic car crash

Fury and Joshua have come close to meeting in the ring on multiple occasions, but negotiations have repeatedly collapsed.

US vice president heads to Pakistan for Iran peace talks

JD Vance says talks could be "positive", but warns the US will not be "receptive" if Iran acts in bad faith.

Pope Leo set for historic visit to African countries

Pope Leo's visit to four African countries will last 11 days, starting on Monday.

Arsenal stunned by Bournemouth in major blow to title bid

Arsenal lose 2-1 at home to Bournemouth to give Manchester City renewed hope they can catch the long-time leaders.

Erdogan, Macron discuss Iran truce, Lebanon, Gaza

In a phone call with Macron, Erdogan urged diplomacy, safeguarding the truce, and advancing the Gaza peace plan.

Pope Leo XIV denounces 'delusion of omnipotence' fuelling US-Israel war in Iran

The Pope presides over an evening prayer service in St. Peter's Basilica as a fragile ceasefire holds and negotiations in Pakistan.

Netanyahu threatens Lebanon escalation, sets Hezbollah disarmament as condition for talks

"Disarm Hezbollah or face more war", Netanyahu threatens ahead of Washington talks between Tel Aviv and Beirut.