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Radioactive wasp nest found at old US nuclear weapons site
The nest with 10 times more radiation than permitted was found at a facility that once produced parts for US nuclear weapons.
Iran drives out 1.5 million Afghans, with some branded spies for Israel
Since a war with Israel in June, Iran has stepped up forcible returns. Some Afghans say they were beaten.
Trump’s global tariffs ‘victory’ may well come at a high price
The US President considers it a win – but if this all triggers a foundational realignment, the results may not break in his favour
Gazan boy first to be treated in UK for war injuries
Majd, 15, was almost killed by an Israeli tank shell last February. He has finally arrived in the UK for reconstructive surgery.
EU-US tariff deal not finished yet, say Europeans unhappy with Trump’s terms
Discrepancies between the two sides’ version of the deal have emerged, and key details of the agreement are yet to be negotiated.
Young Ukrainians get their way as Zelensky overturns law to defuse crisis
Ukraine’s parliament votes to restore the independence of two anti-corruption agencies after large-scale protests.
US to deny visas to Palestinian officials
The US says both the PLO and the Palestinian Administration continue to support “terrorism”.
Watch: Huge stick insect discovered in Australia
A new “supersized” species of stick insect that is roughly as heavy as a golf ball has been discovered in Australia.
US allies break with Trump to force diplomatic shift on Gaza
As Canada joins France and the UK with plans to recognise a Palestinian state, the US stands firmly with Israel – but does Trump have a long-term plan for Gaza’s future?