Iran faces 'greatest financial offensive ever', says US treasury secretary
Scott Bessent says the US will sever all economic ties with the country and that any nation partnering with Iran financially will also be isolated.
Sonya Massey's killer Sean Grayson dies in US prison
The former police officer, whose crime reignited the debate about US police brutality, was undergoing treatment for cancer.
Iran's rial currency hits new record low as US prepares to announce more sanctions
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran`s currency hit a record low Monday as Washington prepared to announce new sanctions it said would be an “economic D-Day” and would add further pressure on an economy already battered by previous sanctions and a U.S. naval blockade.The rial dropped to 2.02 million to the U.S. dollar as…
New Zealand to introduce bill for under-16s social media ban
The government faces opposition to its proposals from MPs who believe a ban will not work.
Police presence and 'deep sadness' at funeral for one of five teens killed in Ireland head-on collision
A funeral mass has been held for one of the teenagers killed in a head-on collision in County Kildare last week – with a heavy police presence at Carlow for the event.
Burnham and European leaders arrive in Kyiv as Ukraine marks Independence Day
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham arrived in Kyiv on Monday, where he is expected to meet President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and co-chair a meeting with the so-called coalition of the willing alongside other international leaders.The visit coincides with Ukraine`s Independence Day, and is Burnham`s first overseas trip since taking office. Other European…
Four arrested over suspected poisoning of elephants in Kenya
An investigation is looking into whether the deaths were caused by pesticides sprayed on tomato crops.
Maradona 'Hand of God' football sells for £2.5m
The football with which Diego Maradona scored his “Hand of God” goal against England in 1986 has been sold at auction for £2.5m.
Russia's second-biggest online retailer targeted in Ukrainian strikes
Ozon says its warehouses across southern Russia, including in Dagestan and Krasnodar, were hit in the overnight strikes.
Dutch broadcaster to boycott Eurovision 2027
Dutch broadcaster AvroTros will boycott next year’s Eurovision Song Contest, in protest at Israel’s participation in the competition amid the war in Gaza.
