U.S. carries out fresh strikes against Iran after tanker struck in Hormuz
A tanker reported being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, Britain's maritime security agency said, after the United States a...
Israel and Iran continued exchanging deadly attacks for the fifth consecutive day, prompting U.S. President Donald Trump to urge Iranians to evacuate Tehran amid rising fears of a wider conflict. World leaders are calling for de-escalation, but both sides remain locked in their positions.
For the fifth day in a row, Israel and Iran have traded attacks, escalating their deadliest conflict yet. U.S. President Donald Trump urged civilians to evacuate Tehran, blaming Iran’s refusal to accept a proposed nuclear deal.
At the G7 Summit, French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed Trump had proposed a ceasefire plan, while reports suggest backchannel talks may be underway.
Explosions and heavy air defence activity were reported in Tehran, including at the Natanz nuclear site.
Israel confirmed striking Iran’s state broadcaster, killing two.
Iran has reported 224 civilian deaths, while Israel confirmed 24 casualties and mass evacuations since Friday's air strikes.
Tehran is reportedly open to nuclear talks if Israeli strikes stop, seeking mediation through Gulf countries. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told four European counterparts that Iran was serious about diplomacy but its current focus was on confronting aggression, according to Iranian state media.
Israel has said its goal is to eliminate Tehran's ability to develop a nuclear weapon and Tel Aviv shows no sign of backing down, claiming airspace control and preparing for further escalation.
Oil prices have surged, and the Chinese embassy has urged its citizens to leave Israel amid rising regional risks.
France said on Saturday it was considering taking reciprocal measures after Burkina Faso broke off diplomatic relations.
Tens of thousands of people are still unaccounted for after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela. At least 589 people have been confirmed dead and hundreds are believed to be trapped under rubble, as emergency crews and international rescue teams race to respond.
Japan remained on high alert Saturday as Typhoon Mekkhala approached the eastern coast after Typhoon Higos weakened into a tropical depression. Authorities warned of continued heavy rain, flooding, and landslides, according to media reports.
A tanker reported being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, Britain's maritime security agency said, after the United States and Iran each launched strikes in the worst escalation since they signed their interim peace deal.
Germany and Poland are bracing for sweltering conditions as a deadly heatwave that has gripped Western Europe moves east, with temperatures expected to approach 40C over the weekend.
At least three paramilitary troops and three suspected militants were killed after heavily armed attackers stormed a Rangers security compound in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi on Saturday, authorities said.
"I will be president for only a couple of weeks, and then I will resign," Vucic told supporters at a pro-government rally in the capital, Belgrade.
The death toll in the twin earthquakes which rocked Venezuela earlier this week has risen to 1,430, top lawmaker Jorge Rodriguez said on Saturday. Another 3,200 people were injured and 3,100 left homeless by the disaster, he added on state television.
Australia said it would double the maximum penalty it can impose on tech firms found to have failed to uphold a groundbreaking social media ban for children, as evidence mounts that the ban has had little effect on teen use.
France said on Saturday it was considering taking reciprocal measures after Burkina Faso broke off diplomatic relations.
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