Iran steps up claim to control Strait of Hormuz

21. Mai 2026, 14:37

Iran publishes a map claiming "armed forces oversight" across more than 22,000 sq km of the waterway.

Air France and Airbus found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 plane crash

21. Mai 2026, 13:07

The companies were found guilty by a French court over an air disaster which killed 228 people.

Gonorrhoea and syphilis hit record levels in Europe

21. Mai 2026, 12:19

STIs have surged thanks to record cases and gaps in testing and prevention, a health agency reports.

Nvidia's latest record earnings fail to impress investors

21. Mai 2026, 11:05

The chip giant reported more stellar results but its shares fell after-hours as investors wonder if it can keep up its pace of growth amid greater competition.

China says US should stop 'threats' against Cuba after ex-leader charged

21. Mai 2026, 11:22

It comes after the US charged Cuba's ex-leader with murder, the latest move putting pressure on the regime.

Gaza flotilla activists set for deportation from Israel as backlash over treatment grows

21. Mai 2026, 13:08

Activists have begun to leave Israel after international outrage over their treatment in detention.

Dozens of vehicles burnt as Mali jihadists enforce blockade ahead of Eid holiday

21. Mai 2026, 13:23

The blockade has led to shortages of fuel and food ahead of next week's Muslim holiday of Eid.

DR Congo cancels World Cup training camp over Ebola outbreak

21. Mai 2026, 14:26

The outbreak, caused by a rare Ebola species, is thought to have caused 139 deaths so far.