Release of Mahdieh Esfandiari comes a week after Iran released two French citizens held on espionage charges.

The nuclear watchdog's chief says there is a rapid increase in operations at North Korea's Yongbyon reactor.

Recent reports of prison brutality follow an attack last year that resulted in broken ribs and head injuries.

Often overlooked in Lebanon's society, the migrant community is filling the gaps of the state by feeding their own.

More than nine million people remain displaced in Sudan, while nearly 29 million face acute hunger.

US President Donald Trump has signalled a possible second round of talks with Iran in the coming days.

The US president says he is 'shocked at her', delivering a blunt public rebuke to one of his closest European allies.

Javokhir Sindarov wins the Candidates Tournament with ⁠a round ⁠to spare and will face India's Gukesh next.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with top Chinese leadership to discuss the Iran war and other concerns.

Iran demands compensation for war damages caused by US and Israeli attacks on critical infrastructure.

Hemp scores to give the Euro champions a crucial win as Keira Walsh leads in the absence of recovering Leah Williamson.

Deni Avdija sends Portland into the NBA playoffs after a shock road win against Phoenix in the 7th vs 8th play-in tie.

Peru’s presidential candidate Rafael Lopez Aliaga is urging officials to declare Sunday’s election 'null and void’.

US Central Command say more than 10,000 armed forces members, as well as warships and planes, are involved in blockade.

Roelf Meyer will replace the South African ambassador who was expelled from the US by President Donald Trump in 2025.

A new trial has begun in Argentina over the death of football legend Diego Maradona.

The killings mark the fourth US deadly strike in the past four days on vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean.

After the first direct talks in decades, Israel and Lebanon have agreed to begin negotiations.

A three-year-old and a 14-year-old were among those killed in Israel's latest strikes on northern Gaza.

At least nine people have been arrested following the stampede, including police officers and ministry employees.

US president says second round of talks could be held in Pakistan as naval blockade of Iranian ports continues.

Police in France have arrested students in Paris during a sit-in against a controversial anti-Semitism bill.

Venezuelan president says limited sanctions relief has not been enough to stabilise the country's turbulent economy.

The meeting marks the first direct talks between the two sides, though US officials say more time is needed.

What three years of war have done to Sudan.

The Democratic representative has resigned his seat in Congress over multiple sexual misconduct allegations.

Atletico Madrid advance 3-2 on aggregate, despite a 2-1 home defeat by Barcelona, in a thrilling encounter.

Health workers and rights advocates say co-payments, set to take effect on May 1, amount to 'de facto denial of care'.

Palestinians in Gaza recorded victims of an Israeli strike on the Shati refugee camp being rushed to a medical facility.