It’s now largely forgotten that in the early 1900s, nearly a third of the Arabian Peninsula was under British India.
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For 50 years, Sydney Opera House has had one man on speed dial
Terry Harper has been tuning pianos in the iconic venue since he was a teen – a family legacy started by his dad.
Nobody can stop talking about the self-styled knight giving away cars
Some are beguiled by the Zimbabwean tycoon’s generosity, others alarmed about the source of his wealth.
What we know about US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities
Three nuclear facilities are reported to have been bombed, including the uranium enrichment facility at Fordo.
Trump’s Iran gamble fraught with risk – at home and abroad
As well as retaliation against US troops, a president who styled himself as “peacemaker” could face party dissent.
Watch: Trump says strikes on Iran a ‘spectacular military success’ in address
The US president warns Iran of future attacks if they retaliate.
Minnesota shootings suspect was a ‘prepper’, FBI says
After shooting two local politicians, Vance Boelter texted his wife “prepare for war”, say investigators.
Pakistan to nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
Islamabad says Trump helped end recent fighting with India, but New Delhi denies he played any role.
Rosenberg: Russian government clearly nervous as country faces economic challenges
Russian minister Maxim Reshetnikov has warned that the country’s economy was teetering “on the brink of recession”.
Freed activist says Trump administration failed to suppress pro-Palestinian voices
After his release from more than three months in immigration detention, Mahmoud Khalil shouts: “Free Palestine!”