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Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan made a rare joint visit to Tehran amid reports that the U.S. and Israel were drawing up plans to renew their attacks on Iran.

Serbia and Brazil are very different countries. But their unexpected election results tell us a lot.

As Israel votes, hard-right nationalism competes with the country’s founding ideals. The outcome could shape Israel’s identity for years.

Kane was followed in the voting by Kylian Mbappé. Spain star Alexia Putellas won her third women's Ballon d'Or. Outside, fans packed the streets and climbed light poles near the London Palladium.

The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Monday night that Jay-Z will be the featured performer for the halftime festivities on Feb. 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

The Milwaukee Brewers are one victory from their first World Series title after routing the Tampa Bay Rays 10-1 on Monday night thanks to a trio of young players who have shined in October.

A localized ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia took effect early Tuesday ahead of a humanitarian mission brokered by U.S. first lady Melania Trump, as missile attacks resumed in Kyiv.

President Trump campaigned Monday in Mississippi, as he continued a closing midterm rally blitz that has highlighted Republicans' challenges ahead of an election that could drastically shift power in Washington.

Israel is holding its first elections since the Hamas-led attacks of 2023 triggered a chain of conflicts across the region — a quick guide the key players, issues and when to expect a result.

Asia's fourth-largest economy grows 3.4 percent year-on-year amid strong semiconductor demand.

Church officials say more than 20 people have been injured, while 20 homes have burned down as religious tensions flare.

Israel sealed the West Bank, emptied parts of Hebron and tightened the squeeze on Gaza as its election campaign closed.

Elections cannot stop the accelerated process of ‘recolonisation’ of 1948 Palestinian communities.

Majd al-Krum's protests have forced settlers to withdraw, but fears of further provocations loom after elections.

Pakistan has gained diplomatic visibility under Trump, but analysts question how much the relationship has delivered.

The 50 biggest contributors have poured $2.77bn into the race, led by Elon Musk's $446m for Republican-aligned groups.

Protesters demand more spending on education and social services, but the government has struggled amid a fiscal crisis.

American rapper Macklemore opened his ‘Free Palestine’ tour before a sold-out crowd in Dublin

OpenAI's announcement is the latest in a series of claimed scientific breakthroughs credited to AI.

The attacks come as top officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Pakistan and Iran met in Tehran to de-escalate conflict.

Five people are missing after a massive offshore drilling platform sank into the sea off Gabon’s southern coast.

Most polling shows prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition will lose its majority, with Gadi Eisenkot the leading opposition contender What you need to know about Israel’s electionIsrael’s president Isaac Herzog has voted in Jerusalem.Herzog will play a crucial role in the days to come. After the final results are in, he will consult party leaders on who they want as prime minister and then invite the candidate ⁠he believes has the best chance of forming a government to try to form a coalition. Continue reading...

Dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, accounted for more than 10% of all deaths for the first time, new data revealsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDementia has accounted for more than 10% of all deaths for the first time, while the number of people dying from asthma is at decade-high levels, new data published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveals.There were 188,421 deaths registered in 2025. Of these, 19,019 deaths were caused by dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, the ABS deaths data released on Tuesday shows. It has been the leading cause of death in Australia since 2024. Continue reading...

This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPolitical debate should be ‘robust but respectful’, Anne Ruston saysA day after MPs addressed the House of Representatives paying tribute to the independent Helen Haines, who was injured after an alleged attack in her electorate, the Liberal senator Anne Ruston maintains that respect is necessary in political debate.What we do here sets the tone for what the rest of the nation thinks is acceptable.There is a huge responsibility on politicians, not to shy away from robust debate. I don’t want anyone to think that we shouldn’t be having strong debate.It’s simply out of control in an online world and we’ve got to make the platforms accountable.Facebook is the worst in terms of the platforms, Instagram and TikTok less so, but still bad. Continue reading...

Grant part of $560m invitation-only scheme transparency advocates say largely funded projects in Labor-held seatsFollow our Australian politics live blog for latest updatesGet our daily political email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese has admitted he got it wrong after telling parliament a $6m grant to a golf club in his electorate was to stop “raw sewage” going into the nearby river.The grant given to Marrickville golf club in Sydney’s inner-west is under scrutiny as part of a larger $560m invitation-only grants scheme, which transparency advocates say largely funded projects promised at the 2025 election in Labor-held seats.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s Politics, really newsletter here Continue reading...

Binbag-wielding volunteers clear encampment used by thugs to intimidate opponents of deposed governmentStudent List cleaned up at Serbia’s parliamentary elections. So it was only fitting that the morning after a night of raucous celebrations, the movement’s supporters were gathering, bin bags in hand, at Pioneers Park, opposite the national assembly building in Belgrade.For the previous 18 months, this small patch of greenery – with its established trees and playground – had been a no-go zone. A pro-government camp known as Ćaciland had taken over the space with convicted criminals living there in white tents, happy to attack journalists, or anyone else who came too close. Police stood by but did nothing to prevent the violence. Continue reading...

Proposed lifting of paywall would reveal who owns vast majority of land in England and WalesPlans by the government to give the public free access for the first time to information on who owns England’s land are at risk of being scuppered by landowners, campaigners have said.On Tuesday the government set out its proposals to lift the paywall on the Land Registry, arguing that opening it would help the UK build more houses, protect nature and improve strategic planning. The plans will be open to public consultation for eight weeks. Continue reading...

Many punters say inconvenience of bus rerouting is small price to pay for more space, but not everyone is happyTo the east of Oxford Circus, there is chaos. A steady stream of red London buses swing round the last junction before the newly pedestrianised Oxford Street begins. The streets are crammed with pedestrians, some squabbling over who poked whom with their umbrella first.To the west, pedestrians walk freely through the temporary bollards on to a green welcome banner rolled along the tarmac, declaring Oxford Street traffic-free. Continue reading...

Campaigners say tour could hasten Charles’s removal as head of state unless he does more to confront monarchy’s historic role in slave tradeKing Charles’s upcoming Caribbean tour could accelerate moves to remove him as head of state in several countries unless he does more to confront the monarchy’s historic links to slavery, campaigners have warned.The king will embark on a nine-day tour on Tuesday, visiting the Bahamas and Guyana before travelling to Antigua and Barbuda, and will attend the Commonwealth heads of government meeting (Chogm). Continue reading...

Senator Fatima Payman also criticises former colleagues over lack of staffing given to her officeFollow our Australian politics live blog for latest updatesGet our daily political email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese has promised a “swift government response” to safety threats to MPs and floated the provision of duress alarms for electorate offices, saying politicians and their staff have put up with threats for too long.The prime minister’s pledge to the Labor partyroom came hours after senator Fatima Payman again slammed her former government colleagues over the lack of staffing given to her office, controversially asking: “Is the prime minister waiting for something, like what happened to Dr Helen Haines, to occur to my office?” Continue reading...

Foreign affairs minister says party’s social media content promotes division and violence as One Nation leader claims Liberal and Labor want cartoons censoredFollow our Australian politics live blog for latest updatesGet our daily political email, free app or daily news podcastLabor has accused Pauline Hanson of stoking division and violence in cartoons showing attacks on the foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, as One Nation defends its social media content, admitting it might not always be “in good taste”.As parliament grapples with the safety of politicians in the wake of an alleged attack against Indi MP Helen Haines last week, cartoons produced by Hanson have come under increased scrutiny. Continue reading...

The chancellor will axe tariffs on some staples as part of plans to give households "breathing space".

People earning from £380 a month to £150,000 a year tell the BBC what they want to see in this year's Budget.

Figures obtained by BBC Newsnight show large spikes in sales of torches, radios and power banks.

Jez Litten and Morgan Knowles are brought into the starting line-up for England's must-win Rugby League World Cup match against Papua New Guinea - with Brad O'Neill dropping out.

From Stanley Matthews to Harry Kane, how do England's Ballon d'Or winners rank?

In his first interview with BBC Sport since taking the knee for the first time, Colin Kaepernick reflects on his journey.

Many fear neither of the leading political blocs will win enough seats for a majority - meaning weeks or months of political wrangling may lie ahead.

Many of the papers consider what will be in the Budget and praise Harry Kane for his Ballon d'Or win.

The rapper has been involved with the show for years but has never before performed at the NFL championship game.

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HSBC announced its third-quarter earnings on Tuesday.

Renewed diplomatic efforts to end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran pushed oil prices lower

Morningstar CEO Kunal Kapoor reflects on turning down a better-paid job to join the investment research firm despite advice from those closest to him. He explains why he trusted his instincts and how his experience shaped his belief in seeking out opportunities for personal growth. He also discusses leadership, company culture, mistakes, AI and the decisions that shaped his career.

A localized ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia took effect early Tuesday ahead of a humanitarian mission brokered by U.S. first lady Melania Trump, as missile attacks resumed in Kyiv.

Israel is holding its first elections since the Hamas-led attacks of 2023 triggered a chain of conflicts across the region — a quick guide the key players, issues and when to expect a result.

As Israel votes, hard-right nationalism competes with the country’s founding ideals. The outcome could shape Israel’s identity for years.

The international community should set a clear goal to end the Yemeni group as an armed terrorist force.