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, 15:58

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

Gaza flotilla activists deported from Israel as backlash over treatment grows

21. Mai 2026, 15:39

On Thursday, the UK confirmed it had summoned Israel's top diplomat in Britain to express its "condemnation" of the incident.

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.

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.

Charges dismissed against official at school where 6-year-old shot teacher

21. Mai 2026, 15:38

The child fired a single shot at a teacher, who had to have surgery after the incident in 2023.

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.

Walmart warns US shoppers are cutting spending as higher gas prices bite

21. Mai 2026, 15:42

The retail giant said it expects customers to cut back in the coming months due to higher gas prices.