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Israel's permanent state of war comes with economic, social costs

Health June 7, 2026

The enormous costs of Israel’s multi-front war and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s determination to turn his country into a “super-Sparta” of the Middle East are driving up the defence bud...

North Korea nuclear programme 'absolutely non-negotiable': Kim Jong Un's sister

News June 7, 2026

North Korea’s nuclear weapons programme is “absolutely non-negotiable”, the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un said in a statement carried by state media on Sunday, ahead of a visit by Chines...

Iran denounces ‘political pressure’ from nuclear watchdog

News June 7, 2026

• Cites restricted access to bombed nuclear sites as key reason for inspection gaps, denies seeking nuclear weapons• IAEA warns lack of access poses a ‘proliferation concern’, urges immediate ...

LA stadium workers threaten strike ahead of FIFA World Cup

Sports June 6, 2026

Workers at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles have overwhelmingly voted to authorise a potential strike during the World Cup, just days before football’s global showpiece begins. The Unite Here Local 11 un...

Andreeva wins first Grand Slam title at French Open

News June 6, 2026

Mirra Andreeva won her first Grand Slam title on Saturday by downing Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska in straight sets in the French Open final. The 19-year-old Russian beat Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 to bec...

'I thought I would perish': Nepali mountaineer who survived nearly a week on Everest recounts ordeal

News June 6, 2026

A Nepali mountaineer who survived nearly a week on Mount Everest said he “chewed ice” to stay alive, as he recovered in a hospital after a miraculous rescue that stunned the climbing community. Da...

'I thought I would perish': Everest survivor recounts ordeal

News June 6, 2026

A Nepali mountaineer who survived nearly a week on Mount Everest said he “chewed ice” to stay alive, as he recovered in a hospital after a miraculous rescue that stunned the climbing community. Da...

US, Iran exchange strikes in Gulf in latest flare-up

Sports June 6, 2026

New attacks in the Middle East on Friday threatened to unravel an already fragile US-Iran ceasefire. Weeks of complex talks marked by threats and flare-ups of violence have failed to secure a deal to ...

Ex-wife of Dubai ruler's nephew arrested in custody dispute

News June 5, 2026

The ex-wife of a nephew of Dubai’s ruler has been arrested following a long-running custody battle, prosecutors in the UAE said on Friday. Zeynab Javadli was detained after her former husband, Sheik...

Everest Sherpa, who was presumed dead, found alive after 6 days; family demands probe into rescue delays

News June 5, 2026

The family of a Nepali climber who dragged himself off Mount Everest six days after being abandoned called for an investigation into rescue efforts, as doctors said on Friday he is in a stable conditi...