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As Scotland experiences its hottest day of the year, residents are making the most of the sunny weather with various outdoor activities.

Developing a keen eye for detail and a systematic approach to verification is crucial in today’s fast-paced news cycle, especially when it comes to identifying AI-generated media and manipulated context

President Trump’s latest remarks on the Strait of Hormuz have ignited a debate about toll collection and regional security.

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 struck the southern Philippines, causing widespread destruction and claiming at least 37 lives. Rescue efforts are underway as authorities assess the damage.

Israel’s recent attacks in Lebanon have resulted in nine deaths in Tyre, with forced evacuations and escalating tensions.

Uncover the intriguing history of how Cornish miners introduced football to Mexico, forming the first clubs and league.

The Bank of England invites the public to help select UK wildlife to feature on the next series of banknotes, with a focus on native animals and nature themes.

Ghana include Thomas Partey in their pre-World Cup training group despite an ongoing legal case; Mohammed Kudus misses out through injury

The United States is proposing cuts to the number of strategic bombers, fighter jets, warships and support aircraft available to NATO, shifting greater responsibility to European allies

US forces launched narrowly targeted strikes in southern Iran as peace talks unfolded in Qatar, raising fresh questions about the durability of the ceasefire and next diplomatic steps

Leaders framed a pragmatic reset focused on trade, investment and critical minerals while sensitive security issues remained unresolved

A frontline account from Al-Damazin shows how clashes between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces have pushed communities into makeshift camps and strained humanitarian response

A generation of Lebanese students faces interrupted learning as schools are destroyed, repurposed as shelters, or left unreachable

On 9 May 2026 Tenerife prepared to receive the MV Hondius after a hantavirus outbreak; WHO officials described containment steps and reassured the public that the situation is not a repeat of COVID

A delicate pause in hostilities survives strikes and detentions as negotiators seek to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and broker a wider agreement

Read a clear, compact account of the Kingdom of England that follows its rise under the Anglo-Saxons, the Norman transformation, Tudor expansion and the constitutional shifts that led to the Acts of Union 1707

A clear overview of the four constituent parts of the United Kingdom, their legal systems, devolved institutions and how identity and statistics reflect difference

Iran has vowed retaliatory long and painful strikes if the United States renews attacks, reaffirming control over the Strait of Hormuz and deepening a standoff that has choked off significant oil exports

Follow the second day of semi-finals at the World Snooker Championship, including session times, prize money and how to watch live

King Charles and Queen Camilla laid a floral tribute at the 9/11 Memorial, met bereaved families and spoke with New York officials to honour the victims of September 11, 2001

As Iran bolsters its control of the Strait of Hormuz, the United States keeps a naval blockade in place and allies prepare a defensive international mission to reopen vital shipping lanes

A concise guide to why Great Britain, the United Kingdom and the British Isles refer to different places and political entities

Shipping lines welcome Iran’s reopening announcement but require mine clearances, written procedures and insurer guidance before returning to the strait

Pakistan has renewed shuttle diplomacy between the U.S. and Iran while a U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports tightens pressure and global markets react

A clear explanation of the US blockade that began at 14:00 GMT on Monday, how it targets oil flows and what alternatives Iran might try