Iran says it is ready for what US calls 'greatest financial offensive ever'

25. Aug. 2026, 03:50

The US calls its latest sanctions on Iran an "economic D-Day", but Tehran says it has a plan to counter them.

US removes Syria from list of state sponsors of terrorism

25. Aug. 2026, 00:17

The Trump administration has embraced Syria's new president, former al-Qaeda linked militant Ahmed al-Sharaa.

French tourist dies in Death Valley after car gets stuck in mud

25. Aug. 2026, 02:08

The 68-year-old man was found dead in California's salt flats amid 116°F (46.6C) heat.

King of Norway's health has worsened, palace says

24. Aug. 2026, 08:31

Norway's King Harald remains in hospital receiving antibiotics for a bloodstream bacterial infection.

UK PM Burnham vows support for Ukraine despite 'outrageous threats' from Russia

25. Aug. 2026, 01:48

It comes after Moscow warned of "consequences" over the reported use of British drones by Ukraine.

NZ religious sect leader jailed over death of Chinese follower

25. Aug. 2026, 03:07

The body of 70-year-old Shulai Wang was found near a marina in Auckland in 2024.

Moment tornado tears through southern France

25. Aug. 2026, 00:16

The tornado has injured more than 40 people and destroyed homes in villages.

Israel warns of 'forceful' response to kites flown from Gaza

24. Aug. 2026, 13:56

Hamas says the kites found in Israeli border communities in recent days were launched by children in Gaza.