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US military destroys 16 Iranian vessels amid rising tensions over oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. New Iranian supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei's whereabouts and health status remain uncertain.

Investigators rule out terrorist motive for now as they probe the deadly bus fire in western Switzerland that claimed six lives.

Experts examine the 'siren economy' in Israel, where tactical security achievements do not translate to strategic safety for the nation.

Explore the story behind the Middle East's first women-only mosque, a pioneering institution transforming religious experiences for Muslim women in Qatar.

A teenage girl suffered minor injuries in a stabbing incident at a school near Norwich, England. Police are searching for the suspect.

Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, was injured in the strike that killed his father and 6 family members, confirms Tehran's ambassador to Cyprus.

Ukraine reports its first territorial gains since 2023, as Zelenskyy cites heavy Russian military losses up to 35,000 soldiers per month.

The Edinburgh International Festival showcases the US's creativity and energy, as well as its cruelty and hypocrisy, says director Nicola Benedetti.

An in-depth look at how Trump's tensions with Iran disrupted air travel and upended the lives of over a million fliers in Dubai, the Gulf region's bustling aviation hub.

Explore the countries hit hardest by skyrocketing petrol prices in the wake of the Iran-US conflict, with in-depth analysis of the global energy market impacts.