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Arsenal are champions after Man City draw
Arsenal's 22-year wait for the Premier League title is over after rivals Manchester City drew at Bournemouth, in what is expected to be Pep Guardiola's penultimate game in charge. Tuesday's result on the south coast leaves Mikel Arteta's men four points clear of City before the final round of games takes place on Sunda...
Zambians voting as president bids for second term
Zambians are voting in an election to choose a president and parliament, with more than eight million voters registered to cast their ballots.
Oil rises on uncertainty over reopening of Hormuz
Oil prices rose on Monday on uncertainty over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz anytime soon, as Iran said a deal with Oman defining new shipping lanes was in its final stages but insisted the U.S. must still meet other conditions.
Japan PM says Putin’s visit to disputed islands ‘absolutely unacceptable’
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has criticised Vladimir Putin'sfirst-ever visit to the disputed Kuril islands on Thursday as "absolutely unacceptable".
The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard
Custard apple seemed to be a good fit. A knobbly fruit the size of a large avocado, its creamy, sweet flesh tastes a bit like custard - hence the name.
UK shelves Chagos deal after Trump opposition
Sir Keir Starmer has shelved his Chagos Islands deal amid worsening relations with Donald Trump after the US failed to formally confirm its approval.
Airlines cut 13,000 flights in May as jet fuel prices soar
Airlines have cut 13,000 flights globally in May as jet fuel prices soar due to the conflict in the Middle East.
Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade threat raises risks and leaves predicaments unchanged
After a diplomatic team led by Vice-President JD Vance tried, and failed, to reach a negotiated agreement to end the US war with Iran on Saturday, President Donald Trump had to decide his next move.
Rescue operation underway as passenger train derails in southern England
UK police and emergency services are on scene after a passenger train derailed in southern England, authorities said Thursday.
Oil rises on uncertainty over reopening of Hormuz
Oil prices rose on Monday on uncertainty over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz anytime soon, as Iran said a deal with Oman defining new shipping lanes was in its final stages but insisted the U.S. must still meet other conditions. Brent crude futures rose 91 cents or 1.09%, to $84.46 a barrel by […]
More UK troops to be sent to Middle East, defence secretary announces
Extra British troops and more UK air defence systems will be deployed to the Middle East for defensive action against Iranian attacks, bringing the total number of UK personnel involved in the defence of the Gulf and Cyprus to around 1,000.
US citizen tests positive for Ebola in DR Congo
A United States citizen working for a humanitarian organisation in the Democratic Republic of Congo has tested positive for the Ebola virus. The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the case on Friday. The patient is employed by Samaritan’s Purse, a disaster relief group. This individual is now the seco...