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US and Iran exchange more strikes, Tehran tightens hold on Hormuz
Renewed fire and sanctions test fragile ceasefire as Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz ‘completely closed’.
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Trump says ‘I love the inflation’, as rate hits 3-year high amid Iran war
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Bill Gates says Epstein blackmailed him using knowledge of his affairs
Gates said the late sex offender used information about his infidelities to pressure him to ‘re-engage’.
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Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates stops to speak to the media as he arrives to testify at a closed-door interview with the House Oversight Committee on Capitol Hill on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
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US destroys Iran reservoirs, leaving thousands without water in searing heat
Some 20,000 residents lost access to safe drinking water after the strikes damaged two reservoirs in Sirik.
10 Jun 2026 - 5:14PM
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Canada moves to ban under-16s from social media, regulate AI
The proposed plan could see companies fined up to 3 per cent of their global revenue or US$7.2 million if they do not comply.
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Europe
Pope Leo blesses new tower at Spain’s Sagrada Familia
Spain’s king, queen and prime minister joined thousands inside the world’s tallest church to celebrate mass with the pontiff.
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Fireworks explode during the inauguration of the Tower of Jesus Christ at the Basilica of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain, on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
United States & Canada
Nasa chief defends choice of all-male Artemis III crew
Critics fear the agency is following Trump’s order to eliminate diversity and inclusion efforts despite its vow to put a woman on the moon.
11 Jun 2026 - 2:17AM
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Trump says US might not renew trade deal with Mexico and Canada
The future of the USMCA pact hinges on negotiations over the coming months.
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Europe
Elon Musk accused of stoking tensions, ‘weaponising fear’ in Belfast
Musk, who shared lists on social media of locations where protests could take place, blamed ‘uncontrolled immigration’ for the unrest.
11 Jun 2026 - 12:26AM
Middle East
US strikes Iran as Tehran targets bases in Bahrain and Jordan
US helicopter crew rescued near Oman, but Trump’s decision to retaliate adds new strain to already fragile peace efforts.
10 Jun 2026 - 6:05PM
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US Apache helicopters flying over the Strait of Hormuz on April 17. Photo: US Central Command via AFP
Europe
‘I’m scared’: Belfast violence after knife attack keeps residents on edge
Sudanese man Hadi Alodid appeared in court over the stabbing that sparked unrest and torching of homes and vehicles.
10 Jun 2026 - 9:15PM
Africa
Manhunt in South Africa for attackers who killed 12 in mass shooting
More than 10 gunmen ambushed a Johannesburg informal settlement, leaving nine others wounded in a late-night rampage.
10 Jun 2026 - 4:46PM
United States & Canada
Nasa reveals Artemis III astronauts in next step towards moon landing
The crew will orbit Earth while practising docking their Orion capsule with two lunar landers.
10 Jun 2026 - 2:16PM
United States & Canada
Anthropic opens powerful Mythos AI model to public – with some safeguards
Access was previously limited to organisations like the US government due to the model’s ability to unearth cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
10 Jun 2026 - 4:59AM
The new Claude Fable 5 is the most powerful model Anthropic has ever made for wider use, the start-up says. Photo illustration: Reuters
Economic Indicators
Gold-laden World Cup trophy’s value surges 157% – how much is the bullion worth?
While priceless to players, all that shimmers in the iconic Fifa statue has seen its intrinsic value skyrocket amid a historic rally since the last tournament.
10 Jun 2026 - 10:00PM
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The US$4.25 trillion question: who will face off for California governor?
California’s next governor will succeed Gavin Newsom and take charge of one of the world’s biggest economies.
10 Jun 2026 - 12:30PM
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China
Handshakes of history: when Chinese and US leaders meet - an infographic
US President Donald Trump visited Beijing on May 13-15, 2026. Explore the meetings that have helped shape one of the world's most consequential bilateral relationships.
15 May 2026 - 3:31PM
China
A comprehensive visual guide to Trump’s 2026 state visit to China
Go inside Donald Trump’s 43-hour whirlwind trip to Beijing through our complete visual breakdown.
16 May 2026 - 9:34AM
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The China-US face-off: a visual guide to Xi and Trump’s key people
Discover the power players in Xi and Trump’s teams; the key people setting the agenda on diplomacy, the military, the economy, security and science.
11 Mar 2026 - 10:39AM
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Power players: a visual guide to Trump’s team and their views on China
Discover who is in Donald Trump’s inner circle, their backgrounds, stances on China and the roles they will play in shaping the future of the US.
26 Aug 2025 - 10:25AM
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Open Questions series
Economist James Heckman on the value of risk-taking, and China’s ‘common goal’
8 Jun 2026 - 11:21AM
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Zheng Yongnian on what US’ ‘neocolonialism’, Venezuela operation mean for China
12 Jan 2026 - 10:06AM
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Liu Qian on Chinese innovation, the US rivalry and women holding up half the sky
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Fuchsia Dunlop tells how she fell for China’s cuisine and names her perfect dish
5 Oct 2025 - 8:13AM
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80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Mitter
11 Aug 2025 - 9:13AM
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‘Delusional’: Jeffrey Sachs on why Western hegemony has ended
4 Aug 2025 - 11:00AM
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Economist James Heckman on the value of risk-taking, and China’s ‘common goal’
8 Jun 2026 - 11:21AM
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Zheng Yongnian on what US’ ‘neocolonialism’, Venezuela operation mean for China
12 Jan 2026 - 10:06AM
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Liu Qian on Chinese innovation, the US rivalry and women holding up half the sky
20 Oct 2025 - 11:18AM
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Fuchsia Dunlop tells how she fell for China’s cuisine and names her perfect dish
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80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Mitter
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‘Delusional’: Jeffrey Sachs on why Western hegemony has ended
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