Iran says it has closed Strait of Hormuz over Israeli attacks in Lebanon

20. Juni 2026, 21:11

The US military has disputed Tehran's claim, which comes ahead of US-Iran talks in Switzerland on Sunday.

Meloni tells Trump to 'focus on your own popularity' as row escalates

20. Juni 2026, 15:31

The US president earlier questioned Meloni's popularity after suggesting she "begged" for a photo at G7 summit

Bolivian president declares state of emergency

20. Juni 2026, 15:27

The move comes after weeks of anti-government protests that have caused a shortage of basic goods in Bolivia.

Tourist dies in Dominican Republic luxury resort fire

20. Juni 2026, 17:33

Nearly 1,700 people were evacuated from the huge blaze at Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach in Bayahibe, a popular resort town on the Caribbean coast.

Lebanese turtle conservationist Mona Khalil killed by Israeli strike

20. Juni 2026, 17:40

Mona Khalil, who had refused to leave the beach she had spent years protecting, died from her injuries after the Israeli strike.

Israeli strikes kill six people in Gaza including Al Jazeera cameraman, officials say

20. Juni 2026, 21:57

The Israeli military accused Ahmed Wishah of being a "Hamas sniper operative", without providing evidence.

Zelensky returns highest Polish honour after award stripped

20. Juni 2026, 16:34

Ukraine's president said his country was open to "engagement" about "difficult and painful chapters of our shared past".

US to stop funding HIV programmes in South Africa

19. Juni 2026, 23:35

More than eight million South Africans are living with HIV – the highest number of any country in the world.