From New Zealand to Orkney: Why we brought this classic car half way round the world
Dutchman Hans Compter travelled around the world to deliver the Austin to Cathleen Hourie in Orkney.
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Large parts of Dresden to be evacuated after 250kg WW2 bomb found
The city’s biggest ever evacuation comes after the British flying bomb was discovered near a collapsed bridge.
Four years of war have transformed Russia, but few will speak in public against it
Russia’s full-scale war in Ukraine recently crossed the four-year mark. Throughout that time, one of the biggest questions has been: Is this what Russians want?
Iran war latest: Hegseth says today marks heaviest bombing yet
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Tuesday marks the most intense U.S. bombing yet in the Iran war. The 11 days of fighting have spooked oil markets, and the Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed.
At least six dead in Switzerland bus fire
Police do not yet know the cause of the fire in the western Fribourg canton, which also injured a number of people.
Why Russia is assisting Iran’s military
NPR’s Juana Summers speaks with Nicole Grajewski, professor at Sciences Po and author of Russia and Iran, about Russia’s reported support of Iran’s military.
Two more connected to Iranian football team stay in Australia, BBC understands
It is understood most of the team left Australia on Tuesday night after losing their Sunday game in the Asian Cup.
Acclaimed Peruvian writer Alfredo Bryce Echenique dies aged 87
The author is best known for his novel A World for Julius, which chronicles the frivolous lives of the elite.
News24 | Spain to expand healthcare access to undocumented migrants
Spain’s left-wing government announced on Tuesday it will expand free healthcare to undocumented migrants, bucking a European trend toward stricter immigration policies.
Russia’s deportation of Ukrainian children amounts to crime against humanity, UN says
Vladimir Putin’s direct involvement in the forcible deportation of Ukrainian children has been visible from the outset, the UN says.
News24 | Israel says Iran hacked security cameras
Israel’s cybersecurity directorate said it had identified “dozens of Iranian breaches into security cameras for espionage purposes” since the start of the war in the Middle East, urging the public to be vigilant.
Photos from Iran and across the Middle East as the war enters Week 2
More than a week of the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran has dragged in global powers, upended the world’s energy and transport sectors, and brought chaos to usually peaceful areas of the region.
News24 | Zimbabwe cracking down on critics of presidential term extension: HRW
Zimbabwean authorities are using violence and intimidation against opponents of constitutional amendments that would extend the president’s term, Human Rights Watch said on Tuesday.
Italy buys rare Caravaggio portrait for €30m
The purchase is part of wider plans to prevent major artworks from being bought by private collectors.
Lebanese man jailed in Germany for Hezbollah membership
The court heard how the 35-year-old had a key role procuring products for Hezbollah’s drones programme.
‘I just want to be able to sleep’: Attacks in Iran rock cities and cut power
Iranians in Tehran and Karaj tel the BBC they are exhausted and struggling to sleep after 10 days of Israeli and US attacks.
Canada police investigate reports of shots fired at US consulate in Toronto
It comes as Norwegian police investigate an explosion that occurred outside the US embassy in Oslo on Sunday.
Lebanon calls for talks with Israel on plan to end Hezbollah conflict
President Aoun outlines a path towards “permanent security and stability”, as Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah continue.
News24 | Blacklisted Israeli tycoon’s firm pays R490m after DRC graft probe
A former holding company of US-sanctioned Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler will pay R490 million to settle a Dutch corruption probe over mining deals in the Democratic Republic of Congo, prosecutors said on Tuesday.
Trump gives mixed signals on Iran war. And, how Epstein built ties to scientists
President Trump provided conflicting messages about when the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran will end. And, NPR investigates how late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein leveraged ties with scientists.
Wildflowers blanket Death Valley in best display since 2016
The California desert is seeing its most colourful display in a decade as flowers cover the region.