US denies Iranian claims it hit civilian infrastructure in latest strikes

17. Juli 2026, 18:33

The US military says its attacks were intended to "further degrade Iranian military capabilities".

One anti-war critic fined, another held as Russia clamps down on opponents

17. Juli 2026, 20:00

While Boris Nadezhdin is barred from running for parliament, blogger Ilya Remeslo is remanded in custody.

Magnitude 7.3 earthquake quake strikes off Mexico coast

17. Juli 2026, 18:12

The US Tsunami Warning Center issued a warning and has recorded waves 0.3m (1.1 feet) high in Puerto Madero and Chiapas in Mexico.

Second tanker in three months hijacked off Yemen by suspected Somali pirates

17. Juli 2026, 17:01

There have also been several unsuccessful attacks in a region where piracy appears to be making a comeback.

Many Ukrainian soldiers outraged over removal of defence minister, troops tell BBC

17. Juli 2026, 19:04

Protests erupted in Ukraine on Thursday after Mykhailo Fedorov's removal - and now soldiers are also criticising the move.

EU proposes slowing down cuts to carbon emissions for businesses

17. Juli 2026, 18:34

Under the proposals, the EU plans to relax its emissions trading system to give companies more time to reduce their carbon output.

Air conditioner sparked deadly blaze at children's orphanage - police

17. Juli 2026, 16:20

Eleven people, including children, died in the fire that also injured 19 others.

China hits out at British Steel nationalisation

17. Juli 2026, 16:44

The UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital national capability".