US military says it hit dozens of Iranian sites in strikes on Monday while UN chief warns that a return to full-scale fighting would be ‘catastrophic’ ...

Extreme heat led to 440 deaths a day during June peak, say scientists, with climate crisis ramping up temperatures ...

American and Iranian forces exchange heavy missile and drone attacks over control of strait of Hormuz, increasing pressure on truce ...

French president hosts ‘coalition of the willing’ in Paris amid hopes that Ukraine’s recent advances could force Putin towards negotiations ...

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Asian shares tumble with South Korea’s Kospi down nearly 10% ...

Join our writers for over-by-over coverage as England take on a daunting run chase on day four at Lord’s against India ...

Versatile character actor who gained international star status with standout performances in Jurassic Park and The Piano ...

State ordered to apologise after ruling finds it breached law when detaining teenagers in a Cairns watch house ...

Cather Atkinson hinted that the Home Office may threaten to stop issuing visas to Pakistan unless it agrees to accept Shabir Ahmed ...

Five years after the ultra-conservative Islamists retook Afghanistan, students describe male pupils being beaten for minor rule breaches and inexperienced teachers struggling to deliver lessons ...

The New Zealand actor who appeared in more than 150 roles including memorable turns in Jurassic Park films, Peaky Blinders and The Piano, has died aged 78 ...