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Suspected boat explosion injures 11 in Miami

Officials are investigating what caused the incident at a popular marina in southern Florida.

Buddhist monk arrested over alleged rape of teen in Sri Lanka

The Venerable Pallegama Hemarathana Thero holds one of the most revered positions in the Buddhist world.

How could extreme weather affect World Cup 2026?

With almost a month to go until the start of the World Cup, Simon King looks ahead to the weather's potential to disrupt the tournament this summer.

Man accused of threatening former Prince Andrew near Sandringham home pleads not guilty in court

A 39-year-old man pleaded not guilty to threatening former Prince Andrew near his new home on the royal family's Sandringham estate in Norfolk.

Labour MP puts Cabinet 'on notice,' threatens to trigger leadership challenge against Starmer by Monday

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a potential Labour leadership challenge after the party suffered major losses in Thursday's local elections.

PM Shehbaz confirms receiving Iran's response to US peace proposal

Pezeshkian says that talks with United States aim to defend Iran's rights, 'not surrender'

Passengers on Hantavirus Cruise Ship Will Disembark in Tenerife and Return to Home Countries

The cruise ship will arrive on the island of Tenerife, part of the Canary Islands of Spain, officials said. All of the passengers will then be evacuated to their home countries.

At least 15 injured after boat explosion in Florida

At least 15 people have been taken to hospital with injuries after a boat explosion in Florida.

A Scaled-Back Victory Day Parade Shows Putin’s Growing Vulnerability in Ukraine War

The event, shrunken because of security fears, adds to a sense that Moscow and other Russian cities can no longer be insulated from the war.

Indian model's understated Met Gala debut revives debate on cultural representation

Bhavitha Mandava’s Met Gala debut has brought a new wave of attention to her - and to her understated aesthetic.

Another year, another controversy for Eurovision - but fans are sticking by it

Fans are grappling with how to react to the withdrawal of Spain, Ireland and others over Israel's participation.

Why Canada is seeing its biggest military recruitment surge in 30 years

The boost marks a major turnaround for Canada after years of falling behind on defence capabilities.

Putin says he thinks the war with Ukraine 'is coming to an end' as Trump-brokered 3-day ceasefire begins

Russian President Vladimir Putin says he thinks the war with Ukraine is coming to an end as President Trump brokers a three-day ceasefire and prisoner exchange between both nations.

Lebanon says Israeli strikes killed 39

Israel and Hezbollah have continued to trade fire despite a ceasefire deal being announced last month.

Experts warn Trump administration any Iran deal must close plutonium pathway to nuclear bombs

Experts warn any new Iran deal must ban plutonium reprocessing and expose covert pathways to nuclear weapons, citing risks tied to Bushehr and Arak nuclear facilities.

British government sends warning to China over spying in the UK

The British government has issued a warning to China after two spies were convicted of running campaigns of intimidation and surveillance on pro-democracy activists in the UK.

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Deadly Israeli Strikes Erode Cease-Fire in Lebanon

Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has shown little sign of abating, with Hezbollah also continuing to attack Israeli troops, and both sides accusing the other of violating a U.S.-brokered truce.

Steve Rosenberg: This year's Victory Day parade in Moscow felt very different

The BBC's Russia editor reports from a Red Square with none of the military hardware which the Kremlin normally showcases to project power internationally.

Miners discover rare 11,000-carat ruby weighing nearly five pounds

Miners in Myanmar have unearthed an 11,000-carat ruby thought to be the second heaviest ever found in the war-torn country.

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NAPA Repertory Festival 2026 opens with vibrant celebration

Event to feature high quality stage productions by Pakistani artists

‘Mehfil Tour’ kicks off in Karachi with electrifying performances

Farhan Saeed, Junaid Khan excel as new project aims to reconnect Pakistani audiences with country’s musical traditions

Before Hantavirus Outbreak, the MV Hondius Attracted ‘a Different Type of Traveler’

Former passengers on the MV Hondius say that the ship was made for wildlife expeditions and that the crew took safety very seriously.