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Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says his players "raised awareness worldwide" after they chose not to engage in pre-match formalities with Israel.
In rare access to Yemen's conflict zone the BBC travels to the front line with pro-government soldiers.
Waltz says Trump rejected Iran’s proposal to end war because they ‘were asking for everything up front’The Trump administration’s ambassador to the United Nations said the US rejected Iran’s proposal to end the ongoing war there because Iranian negotiators “were asking for everything up front”.Echoing comments by Donald Trump on Saturday, the president’s UN ambassador Mike Waltz told CNN’s State of the Union on Sunday that Iran had asked for relief “from billions and billions of sanctions that are going into place” as part of an economic blockade on Iran. The blockade is aimed at putting pressure on Iran to stop its attacks on vessels in the strait of Hormuz. Continue reading...
Edward HelmoreTrump administrationUS-Israel war on Iran
Keys crops such as cereals, potatoes, sugar and oils grown in areas with moderate to very high riskThe vast majority of the UK’s essential foods, including cereals, potatoes, sugar and oil, are grown in areas of England rated as having a moderate to very high risk of drought.A very high proportion – 81% – of England’s fresh produce is concentrated in parts of the country that are already experiencing water stress, according to the analysis by the nature-focused investment fund Rebalance Earth. Continue reading...
Joanna PartridgeFood & drink industryFarming
The state of the social care system in England is a topic that's made Andy Burnham angry for decades - but will his plans for reform work?
As their midterm picture darkens, and gas and diesel prices soar, some Republicans who backed the war for months are now changing their tune.
Tim BalkUnited States Politics and GovernmentUS and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
‘People care about the songs, books and pictures that influence the critical moments in their lives,’ says the architect of the fightback in the UKFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIf you want to state the case against copyright reform in Australia, get Kylie Minogue’s phone number.If there is one lesson to be learned from a similar battle in the UK, high-profile members of the creative industries make a difference. They get your argument on the front of newspapers, in the news bulletins and on social media. Continue reading...
Dan MilmoAustralian politicsAI (artificial intelligence)
Fears grow that loyalists in key states could use critical period when votes are counted to amplify false claimsElection experts have warned Donald Trump’s administration could use the crucial hours and days after November’s midterm elections to disrupt the results after struggling to enforce a crackdown on voting.With less than six weeks remaining until polls close, and control of US Congress in the balance, the post-election “counting window” is seen as as a particularly vulnerable moment by former US federal government officials. Continue reading...
George ChidiDonald TrumpUS politics
Russia’s foreign minister met with his German counterpart during the U.N. General Assembly but spent part of his address defending his country’s war on Ukraine.
Farnaz FassihiInternational RelationsRussian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)
The BBC's Nada Tawfik explains why Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu was not arrested after speaking at the UN, despite an ICC arrest warrant.
The warning from the leader of the United Arab Emirates, which lacked specific details about the nature of an attack, never reached the chiefs of Israel’s security establishment, Israeli officials said.
Adam Rasgon, Mark Mazzetti and Ronen BergmanIsrael-Gaza War (2023- )Israel
Rory Stewart talks about his viral Newsnight moment
Under the offer, the Strait of Hormuz would reopen and nuclear talks would be revived.
Farnaz Fassihi and Pranav BaskarUS and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)Iran
Executives from a Russian-owned company are accused of misrepresentation in order to secure U.S. government contracts.
Ephrat LivniGovernment Contracts and ProcurementFrauds and Swindling
The economic damage from Russian strikes, resulting in lost sales, disrupted workdays and logistical snarls, is in the billions of dollars.
Andrew E. KramerRussian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)Economic Conditions and Trends
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also reserved some of his ire for the mayor of the city hosting him, Zohran Mamdani.
Isabel Kershner, Farnaz Fassihi, Max Bearak and Michael LevensonNetanyahu, BenjaminIsrael
Fighting escalates after Tigrayan rebels form new coalition aimed at overthrowing Abiy Ahmed governmentThere are growing fears of a return to civil war in Ethiopia after an offensive by fighters from Tigray into the neighbouring states of Afar and Amhara and the formation of a new rebel alliance aimed at overthrowing the government of the prime minister, Abiy Ahmed.About 600,000 people died between 2020 and 2022 during a devastating war between the Ethiopian army and the political party and paramilitary group the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF). Both sides are now accusing the other of triggering a return to open conflict. Continue reading...
Carlos Mureithi in Nairobi and agenciesEthiopiaAfrica
Higher energy prices due to the conflict in the Middle East and climate change could hit growth.
The military and government say the risk of conflict is growing, but we may not be mentally ready for it
U.K. police say five men were arrested on suspicion of preparation of a terrorist act after three vehicles were spotted near an air base the U.S. military has been using to launch attacks on Iran.
Lauren Frayer