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US Central Command has published a video said to show a guided-missile destroyer firing at an Iranian-flagged ship.

Tehran has not commented on the incident, which comes as the US prepares for a second round of talks.

Andrey Kurkov is Ukraine's most prominent living novelist and one of the country's leading public intellectuals. Since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, he has remained in Kyiv and published three volumes of war diaries (Diary of an Invasion, The Year of the Locust, and Three Years on Fire). Spe

Argentina’s president reaffirmed alignment with the US and Israel during a visit to Jerusalem, backing their war on Iran

Shops and schools shut in northern Israel as residents protested a 10-day ceasefire with Lebanon.

Lyse Doucet speaks to Ebrahim Azizi, who says Iran "will decide the right of passage" through the crucial shipping route.

Hundreds protested in Berlin against the US-Israeli aggression on Iran, and Israeli attacks on Gaza and Lebanon.

Left-wing leaders meet in Barcelona, while far-right protesters march in Milan.

A Shakespearean discovery.

Arsenal's loss to City and a woeful end-of-season run have now cost them their once-comfortable, top-of-the-table lead.

Radev's Progressive Bulgaria party projected to win 38.1 percent of the vote in parliamentary election.

Iran is not currently planning to attend the next round of talks with the US, which has announced that it would send a team of negotiators to Pakistan on Monday, Iranian state television reported on Sunday.

Mark Carney says Canada must build economic ties with other countries amid shifting relationship with the United States.

Inside the detailed report by the Atlantic’s Sarah Fitzpatrick raises many questions the alleged excessive drinking and erratic behaviour of the FBI Director. Kash Patel has described the allegations as “fake news” and threatens to take legal action against the publications. Gavin Lee speaks to Sara

HS seuraa sotaa hetki hetkeltä tässä jutussa.

Iran vows retaliation, accuses US of violating ceasefire after attack on cargo ship Touska.

Salah scores Liverpool's first goal, but Virgil van Dijk scores an injury-time winner against local rivals Everton.

After confirming the purchase on Friday, Ford drew critcism from political opponents who called it a "gravy plane" and "out of touch".

The children, aged from one to 14 years old, were killed in a shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, which police are describing as a "domestic disturbance".

Sa-Nur is one of four former West Bank settlements approved by the government two decades after settlers were evicted.

Strategist Bryan Clark examines shifting war aims, escalation traps, and whether Iran is now more dangerous to the US.

Presidentti Alexander Stubb toivoo, että Yhdysvallat ja Iran pääsevät sopuun Pakistanissa jatkuvissa neuvotteluissa. Valkoinen talo on vahvistanut varapresidentti JD Vancen osallistuvan neuvotteluihin.

Tietojen mukaan sotilailla testataan muun muassa lääkkeitä ja aseita.

Ranskalaisviranomaiset räjäyttivät toisen maailmansodan aikaisen pommin lähiössä.

Venäjä tarjoaa värväytyneille merkittäviä taloudellisia etuja, kuten velkojen anteeksiannon.

City edge the Gunners, thanks to a second-half Haaland winner, in a heated top-of-the-table league game in Manchester.

Manchester City defeated Arsenal 2-1 on Sunday and reignited the title race by beating the league leaders.

Entinen ilmavoimien kenraali Rumen Radev vastustaa Ukrainan sotilaallista tukemista ja Venäjään kohdistettuja pakotteita. Vaali­huoneistot sulkeutuivat kello 20.

An inquiry was opened after a video showed officers fleeing in panic from Saturday’s shooting, which left six dead and many injured. The patrol police chief has resigned.

'Europe has, in many ways, become a victim of its ambition to act as a moral leader in a world without clear rules', says Rumen Radev after winning the parliamentary vote.

Israel and the US have been at war with Iran since Feb 28th. All sides have suffered, but it wasn’t always this way.

Authorities say the officers have been suspended and an investigation into their actions is under way.

Israeli attacks on healthcare across Iran, Lebanon and Gaza

Uhrit olivat 1–14-vuotiaita. Epäilty ampuja kuoli poliisin takaa-ajon aikana.

Political scientist Mohsen Milani and former White House official Elisa Ewers discuss the options in Iran-US talks.

Crumble and custard was flung at the Crown Jewels' display case and manure was poured on the floor of hotel in December 2025.

Pope Leo XIV headed to a Catholic shrine in Angola that was a center of African slave trade. Earlier, the pontiff celebrated Mass before an estimated 100,000 people.

Matkustajakoneet saavat ohittaa nykyään toisensa huomattavasti lähempää. Intiassa nähtiin esimerkkitilanne.

Edistyksellinen Bulgaria (PB) -puolue johtaa sunnuntain parlamenttivaaleja 37,5 prosentin ääniosuudella.

The warning comes after a north-west London synagogue was hit by an arson attack overnight.

The latest attack at a Jewish site in the UK capital occurs at Kenton United Synagogue and causes minor damage.

Valitustuomioistuin kumosi tuomioistuimen aiemman päätöksen, joka esti presidentti Trumpin vaaliman juhlasalihankkeen maanpäällisen rakentamisen.

Ukraina on pommittanut aggressiivisesti Venäjän ilmapuolustusta viime kuukausina. Se alkaa näkyä siinä, miten Ukraina pääsee pommittamaan Venäjää lisää.

Louisianan Shreveportissa Yhdysvalloissa tapahtunutta joukkosurmaa pidetään perheväkivaltatapauksena.

Eight children died in a domestic-related mass shooting Sunday in Shreveport, Louisiana. The victims' ages ranged from one to about 14 years old, said Shreveport police spokesperson Chris Bordelon.

Louisiana community in shock as domestic violence incident leaves eight children dead and two others injured.

Suurkokoinen amerikanbully raateli 84-vuotiaan miehen kuoliaaksi.

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An Australian former soldier charged with committing war crimes in Afghanistan vowed on Sunday to clear his name, saying he had never "run from a fight" in his first public comments since his arrest. Ben Roberts-Smith was granted bail on Friday after a high-profile arrest on five counts of "war crim

Residents within a 450m radius of the device were told to leave their homes while it was neutralised.

The incident took place in central London in the early hours, leaving a woman in a critical condition.

Parlamenttivaalit ovat jo kahdeksannet Bulgariassa tällä vuosikymmenellä.

Logistiikkadroonia voi käyttää myös sodankäyntiin. Tässä yksi esimerkki sellaisesta.

Yhdysvaltain presidentti lupasi tuhota Iranin sillat ja voimalaitokset. The post Donald Trump uhkasi jälleen Irania appeared first on Verkkouutiset.

Images show Israel building permanent military bases in Gaza as US-backed reconstruction plans stall.

Suomenlahden merivartioston mukaan merellisen onnettomuuden uhkataso on nyt korkea.

US President Donald Trump said US negotiators will head to Pakistan on Monday for another round of talks with Iran, raising hopes of extending a fragile ceasefire set to expire by Wednesday even as Washington and Tehran remain in a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz. There ⁠is ​currently ​no decisio

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The DR Congo government and the AFC/M23 group announced Sunday they had reached an agreement to facilitate humanitarian aid deliveries and release prisoners within 10 days. The Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 group has seized large swaths of territory in the eastern part of DR Congo since 2021.

After talks in Switzerland, the two sides also made progress on a protocol for ceasefire oversight.

A baby food brand is recalling its products sold in Austrian SPAR markets after some tested positive for rat poison.

From the announcement of a new European age-verification app to a video summit of world leaders and legal threats in Australia, governments moved quickly this week on a debate years in the making.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Sunday he was "appalled" by several arson attacks on Jewish sites in northwest London in recent weeks following an attack overnight from Saturday to Sunday targeting a synagogue.

In the midst of a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, new rounds of talks are due to take place in Washington to determine whether the truce can be extended. However, for Aaron David Miller, Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, ceasefires in the Middle East, part

Vauvanruokamerkki Hipp kertoo, että asiassa epäillään rikosta. Maahantuojan mukaan tapaus ei koske Suomessa myytäviä ruokia.

<ul><li><p>Winning robot runs faster time than Jacob Kiplimo’s world record</p></li><li><p>More than 100 robots run in parallel tracks to avoid collisions with humans</p></li></ul><p>They can already carry the shopping, cook and clean. Now they can run and win half marathons.</p><p>In perhaps the mo

Climate change and shifting migration patterns are bringing rare research opportunities and new mysteries.

Tavoitteena on palauttaa kaupallinen merenkulku. The post USA raivaa merimiinoja Hormuzinsalmessa meridroonien avulla appeared first on Verkkouutiset.

A sold-out Wembley Stadium watched the Sidemen FC charity match, which raised £6.2 million.

The brand warned on Saturday that consuming the purées may be potentially "life-threatening".

Suomalaismeppi arvioi sodan pitkittyvän Yhdysvaltain välivaalien yli. The post Pekka Toveri: Iranin hallinto ei vaihdu ilmapommituksilla appeared first on Verkkouutiset.

Iran has partially reopened the Strait of Hormuz, but only under strict authorisation and designated routes, as tensions with the US continue. While Pakistan tries to organise new talks, Iranian officials insist sanctions must be lifted and reject US demands to end nuclear activities, even as both s

A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon was reached following a first round of talks in Washington. Hussein Ibish, Senior Resident Scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington, analyses Israel’s strategy in Lebanon, which he describes as oscillating between negotiations and conti

Around one-third of global fertiliser production comes from the Gulf region, making the area’s stability crucial for global food supply chains. With the Strait of Hormuz, an essential transit route for energy and commodities, facing repeated disruptions, concerns are growing over the impact on ferti

Presidentti Donald Trumpin mukaan Iranin on suostuttava Yhdysvaltojen tarjoamaan rauhansopimukseen, tai muuten alkaa paukkua.

During a Socialist Workers' Party rally in Gibraleón under the slogan 'Defend Public Services', on Sunday, Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Socialist candidate María Jesús Montero confirmed they would ask the EU to end its Association Agreement with Israel.

Sotia ei voiteta enää automaattisesti aseiden laadulla vaan määrällä. Tämä herättää kysymyksiä myös Suomelle.

Syyte koskee toimintaa, jota Venäjän viranomaiset pitävät terroritekona. The post Venäjä tuomitsi ukrainalaisen sotavangin 15 vuodeksi vankilaan appeared first on Verkkouutiset.

Ukrainian Defence Forces targeted drone manufacturing plants in Russia and on occupied Ukrainian territory.

Robottien menestys juoksukilpailussa osoitti katsojien mielestä sen, kuinka johtava maa Kiina on robotiikan kehittämisessä.

President Macron blames the attack on Hezbollah. The Iran-backed armed group denies "any connection" to the incident.

A humanoid robot competing against flesh-and-blood runners broke the world record at a Beijing half marathon on Sunday, showcasing the rapid technological advancement achieved by Chinese makers. Humanoid robots have become a common sight in China in recent years, in the media as well as in public sp

Valta on valumassa vallankumouskaartille. The post Iranissa tapahtui suuri muutos appeared first on Verkkouutiset.

Jesy Nelson offers a £10,000 reward for the recovery of her car, which had medical equipment inside.

<p>Jeremy Hansen praised for speaking French in space after Air Canada chief’s linguistic snub exposed tensions and drew rebuke from PM</p><p>Few people foresaw humanity’s quest for the moon as accurately as the 19th-century French author Jules Verne, whose two works –From the Earth to the Moon and

Bulgarians headed to the polls on Sunday in their eighth election in five years, with former president Rumen Radev's anti-corruption bloc leading in polls.

The Strait of Hormuz has been blocked again by Iran, as the IRGC’s hardline stance appears to prevail in Tehran. US Vice President JD Vance will lead the US delegation for talks in Pakistan on Monday, after President Trump said he would not attend.

Hungary ended 16 years of Viktor Orban’s rule, Pope Leo XIV began his first African tour with a historic first papal visit to Algeria and US President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated image depicting himself as Jesus. Here is a look back at some of the week’s most striking images.

Ursula von der Leyen's right-hand man sent to Budapest to begin work for the release of €10 billion as Magyar races to unfreeze the cash in exchange of reforms. According to sources involved in the negotiations, the release of funds is not connected to Ukraine.

As France's President Emmanuel Macron is seen as a key guarantor of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, civil society actors have launched a petition titled 'Lebanon will not be the next Gaza', calling on him to act. The initiative has been signed by numerous French public figures. Marie Yared

FRANCE 24’s guest Mehran Kamrave, Director of the Iranian Studies Unit at the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies, analyses Iran’s strategy towards the United States, highlighting three key levers the regime can rely on: sanctions, the nuclear programme, and control over the Strait of Hormuz

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The US argues that the waiver is meant to ease the energy supply crunch sparked by the US-Israel war with Iran.

The prime minister says he only learned of security concerns around the ex-US ambassador earlier this week.

Pieni Sting-drooni tuhosi Ukrainaa lähestyneen Shahed-lennokin. The post Robottiveneestä laukaistu drooni tuhosi ensimmäistä kertaa Venäjän lennokin appeared first on Verkkouutiset.

Nuoret ensikertaa äänestävät olivat tärkeä osa Péter Magyarin vaalivoittoa. The post Unkarilainen asiantuntija kertoo, miksi Viktor Orbán hävisi appeared first on Verkkouutiset.

A humanoid robot on Sunday won a half-marathon for robots in Beijing in 50 minutes 26 seconds, beating the human world record time and showcasing China's technological advances.

Robots competed in a half marathon race in Beijing on Sunday, with the winning machine leaving its human rivals for dust.

Presidentin mukaan Hormuzinsalmesta ei saa tulla ase maailmaa vastaan. The post Donald Trump: Iran ei voi kiristää meitä appeared first on Verkkouutiset.

Argentina marked one year since Pope Francis’s death on Friday 18 April 2026 with a large open air tribute in Plaza de Mayo, Buenos Aires. A DJ priest led the tribute, mixing electronic music with messages of peace. The gathering drew large crowds.

Tasavallan presidentti Alexander Stubb on aloittanut virallisen vierailunsa Jordaniassa.

China has tested humanoid robots in a real race setting in Beijing. The event highlights advances in endurance, balance and AI behaviour. Engineers see it as a step towards wider use.

“The full-fledged impact is coming” and what the world has seen until now in energy costs is "the tip of the iceberg," Qatar’s finance minister says, warning of wider energy and supply shock as Iran tightens control over Hormuz.

Police say a preliminary investigation shows it may be a case of an "unlawful disposal of unclaimed corpses".

The pontiff says his remarks have been misinterpreted after a spat with the US president.

Donald Trump has renewed his threat to "knock out" Iran's power plants and bridges, unless the Iranian regime reaches a deal to end the war, adding: "NO MORE MR NICE GUY."

Gadd's new six-part drama explores the breakdown of the "unshakable" bond between two Glaswegian men.

Venäläismedioissa ollaan huolissaan maan taloudesta ja yrityksistä. The post Venäjällä varoitetaan talouden katastrofista appeared first on Verkkouutiset.

Trump signed an executive order Saturday to ease research restrictions on psychedelic drugs like psilocybin and LSD, aiming to accelerate studies into their potential for treating mental health conditions.

Anthropicin toistaiseksi vain pienelle piirille jaettu tekoälymalli aiheutti Yhdysvalloissa pankkipomojen ja viranomaisten hätäkokouksen. Kauppalehti selvitti, miten pankit ja viranomaiset reagoivat asiaan Suomessa.

Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has paid tribute to a driver who died on a track he was preparing to race on.&#160;

North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea on Sunday, the latest in a series of recent weapons tests that analysts say signal Pyongyang's rejection of South Korea's attempts to ease tensions.

Australia's most decorated soldier, charged with war crimes related to Afghanistan deployments over a decade ago, has publicly denied the allegations &#8204;against him.

Amid stalled US-Iran negotiations, Iranian officials warning the crucial shipping lane will remain shut until the US lifts its blockade of Iranian ports.

Siemens and Nvidia said the successful test advances their push to build factories where AI-powered machines can adapt and work with human staff

North Korea has been urged to "stop the provocative acts" after firing missiles from its east coast early on Sunday morning.

Ben Roberts-Smith has given his first statement since he was charged with five counts of the war crime of murder last week.

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Renewables have been touted as the silver bullet to tackling climate change, but can they withstand our warming planet?

From power banks to travel pillows, these are the essential items you need to pack for smoother trips around Europe this summer.

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The Sussexes' four-day tour of Australia appears to have fallen flat with some.

Montenegro and Albania are among the places rising in popularity for Britons seeking a holiday away from tourist traps.

The criminal case against the actor was dismissed in 2024.

Serhiy and Iryna married 40 years ago, unaware a nuclear reactor had exploded less than 3 miles away.

Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.

Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

The Mexican president says there were never tensions over Spanish colonisation, which had become a thorny issue.

<p>The Albanese government overhauled policy and promised significant pollution cuts – but carbon offsets are still being used as an excuse</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/mar/10/sign-up-for-the-clear-air-australia-environment-newsletter-with-adam-morton?CMP=cvau_

<p>Coal Australia denies its donations to the ‘community-driven association’ amount to astroturfing, but critics accuse the group of misleading the public</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/apr/19/australia-news-live-free-public-transport-in-victoria-extended

Construction at the White House is expected to continue until the next hearing, due in June.

The attacker, who took hostages inside a supermarket, was killed after a shoot-out with police, officials say.

A Canadian chef accused of supplying deadly substances to people around the world who have taken their own lives will have murder charges dropped as part of a plea deal, his lawyer has said.

President Emmanuel Macron said France had "loved, dreamed and grown up" with the stalwart of French cinema.

At least six people have been killed after a gunman opened fire in Kyiv.

Nicola Lomax says she was drawn in by the book's cover and wanted to find its original owner.

The Queen of Pop makes a guest appearance during the Espresso singer's headline set.

<p>Exiled leader to revive push for change amid US backing of Delcy Rodríguez and delays to democratic transition</p><p>Venezuela’s opposition leader, María Corina Machado, will seek to revive her push for political change with a rally in Madrid on Saturday, having found herself <a href="https://www

Donald Trump has promised some "very interesting documents" related to UFOs will be released by the US defence department "very, very soon".

<p>Growing numbers in the capital Honiara are playing the street card game Pass for a chance of a big payout, while risking big losses</p><p>As the school day ends in Honiara, *Irene, a 43-year-old teacher in a floral dress with a yellow daisy in her bun, steps on to a minibus.</p><p>After 10 minute

<p>Separately, Spirit Airlines reportedly seeks emergency US government funds as Iran war keeps aviation fuel costs high</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/feb/17/sign-up-for-the-breaking-news-us-email-to-get-newsletter-alerts-direct-to-your-inbox?utm_medium=ACQUISITIONS_ST

<p>Meta paused work with Sama last month after allegations about staff viewing private scenes filmed by smart glasses</p><p>More than 1,000 low-paid workers in Kenya have been abruptly sacked by an outsourcing company contracted by Meta, in what activists said was a shocking move exposing the precar

<p>Nine-day search for two-year-old Neukgu gripped nation and sparked safety concerns for animal and public</p><p>The internet in South Korea erupted in celebration as a two-year-old wolf that escaped from a zoo was captured safely after a nine-day search that had gripped the nation and made the ani

<p>Accumulations of up to 3cm deep reported as severe thunderstorms also bring heavy downpours to central Italy</p><p>Severe thunderstorms have affected the Mediterranean this week. On Monday, a surface low-pressure system in the Mediterranean in conjunction with an upper air cut-off low, led to thu

<p>Elderly people take advantage of courses on how to navigate mobile devices and avoid ‘analogue isolation’</p><p>It’s not only young people whose gaze is fixed on tiny screens. But for these users in Tokyo, clicking and scrolling is anything but second nature.</p><p>“I can’t deal with all of the a

<p>Leader of leftwing Economic Freedom Fighters was convicted last year for firing rifle in the air at 2018 rally</p><p>The South African leftwing politician <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/julius-malema">Julius Malema</a> has been sentenced to five years in prison for firing a rifle in t

<p>Pedro Piscal pisco is latest Chilean brand to resemble a Hollywood name – and others have fought off the lawsuits</p><p>The actor <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/culture/pedro-pascal">Pedro Pascal</a> is waging a legal battle against a Chilean pisco merchant who has chosen a cheeky name for

<p>Wednesday’s strike brings the total of those killed in US military strikes on alleged drug boats to at least 177</p><p>Three people were killed in a US strike on another alleged drug-trafficking boat, the fifth such deadly attack in as many days, military officials have announced.</p><p>US southe

<p>Energy crisis unfolding in Middle East has added political urgency, and more funding, to transform South Korea’s solar industry</p><p>In Guyang-ri, a farming village of 70 households about 90 minutes south-east of Seoul, people gather for communal free lunches six days a week. The meals are funde

<p>Donors exceed funding target at Berlin conference but prospects for ceasefire remain distant</p><p>More than £1bn (€1.15bn) has been pledged for war-ravaged Sudan at a conference in Berlin, eclipsing the funding target organisers had set to help mitigate the world’s largest humanitarian crisis.</

Euroopan unionin jäsenmaat hyväksyivät yksimielisesti uuden ilmastopaketin, joka velvoittaa leikkaamaan päästöjä 65 prosentilla vuoteen 2035 mennessä.

Yhdysvaltain ensi vuoden presidentinvaalien kampanja on käynnistynyt täydellä teholla. Molemmissa puolueissa risteilee useita vahvoja ehdokkaita.

MTV seuraa Iranin sotaa