US and Iran begin talks on initial peace deal in Switzerland

21. Juni 2026, 14:41

The face-to-face meeting follows ongoing fighting in Lebanon and Iran's claim to have shut the Strait of Hormuz.

Ethiopia PM's party wins landslide as fears grow of new conflict

21. Juni 2026, 15:01

Abiy Ahmed's party retains its huge majority despite unrest in several parts of Ethiopia and tensions with its neighbours.

Colombia's escalating, brutal internal conflict is defining its presidential election

20. Juni 2026, 23:17

A left-wing senator who backs talks with armed gangs faces an outsider endorsed by Trump.

Tight security as Indian students resit medical exam after alleged paper leak

21. Juni 2026, 11:06

Millions of candidates face biometric checks and frisking as air force deployed to secure exam papers.

Fuel sales halted in occupied Crimea as Ukraine targets oil facilities

21. Juni 2026, 10:55

Fuel had already been rationed due to shortages caused by Kyiv's attacks against supply routes in Russian-occupied territories.

Half of France under red heat alert as alcohol banned at street music festival

21. Juni 2026, 15:22

Temperatures are forecast to peak on Monday, and authorities warn they could match historic highs.

Former Olympian denies vandalising Washington Reflecting Pool after arrest

21. Juni 2026, 07:16

Davey Hearn says he was simply touching the new paint at the site out of curiosity and did not remove or alter it.

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.