Iran has sent more than 200 Fath-360 ballistic missiles to Russia in what Kyiv officials said marks a “serious escalation” of Tehran‘s support for Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.

Two years after an economic meltdown, Sri Lanka holds an election seen as a referendum on painful austerity measures that were imposed under a $3bn bailout from the IMF.

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump faces indictments that accuse him of wide-ranging criminal conduct before, during and after his presidency.

Climate change is causing some parts of the world to endure temperatures in excess of 50°C, which can often feel hotter due to high humidity caused by record sea temperatures.

Russia says its forces have taken full control of the town of Novohrodivka in eastern Ukraine as they advance on the strategically important city of Pokrovsk.

Vice President Kamala Harris is leading former President Donald Trump by 3.1 points in an average of national polls, as the two gear up for their first televised debate.

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Pope Francis takes the longest tour of his 11-year papacy, visiting four island nations in an ambitious trip that will test the strength of the 87-year-old Catholic Church leader.

Summer saw the hottest June and August, the hottest day, and the hottest boreal summer on record – increasing the chance of it being the hottest year ever recorded.

The U.S. is close to a deal to give Ukraine JASSM long-range cruise missiles that could alter the landscape of the war by putting more of Russia in range of bombs.

Revenue for the 2024 summer box office hit $12.5 billion – down almost 42% from last summer when Barbie and Oppenheimer fuelled a $21.5bn movie season.

Animal rights activists claim a beluga whale, suspected of being a Russian spy and found dead off the Norwegian coast, was shot. They are asking for a criminal investigation.

A freak wave tipped 62 containers from a cargo ship off the UK coast 27 years ago, with one filled with five million Lego pieces which are still washing up on beaches today.

The U.S. has announced criminal charges against Hamas’ top leaders over their roles in planning, supporting and perpetrating the deadly Oct 7 attack on Israel.

The largest shake-up of Ukraine’s wartime administration comes at a critical moment, as Russian forces push forward in the east and unleash new waves of aerial attacks.

Two U.S. researchers say they have identified the probable deployment site in Russia of a new nuclear-powered cruise missile, dubbed the 9M730 Burevestnik.

Climate change is stressing rainforests where susceptible cocoa beans grow. The chocolate market is massive, with sales in the United States surpassing $25 billion in 2023.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting Mongolia for talks about a planned new gas pipeline, known as Power of Siberia 2, connecting Russia and China via Mongolia.

The Harris and Trump campaigns have raised over $1.3 billion so far, and in the final two months of the election – when the biggest donations are made – this looks set to soar.

The summer movie season is officially over, and “Deadpool & Wolverine” ruled the roost again throughout the U.S. Labor Day weekend, taking another $15m at the box office.

President Zelensky says the country has successfully tested a domestically-developed ballistic missile – potentially bringing targets deep within Russia into range.

The energy crisis caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues, with Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, and Italy still rely heavily on Moscow for gas.

An oil tanker targeted by Yemen’s Houthis appears to be leaking oil, the Pentagon says. The ship is carrying 150,000 tonnes of oil and a spill could be one of the largest on record.

S. Korea is struggling with a record low birth rate, with officials having trouble convincing the “YOLO” generation that parenthood is better than a hedonistic lifestyle.

As many as 15 airlines have cancelled their flights to Israel, Lebanon and Iran amid a cross-border escalation with the Lebanese group Hezbollah.

Airlines begin flying over Afghanistan rather than Iran, airspace now deemed more hazardous due to its hostilities with Israel, which include missile attacks.

SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission is set to launch four astronauts on a five-day flight to attempt the world’s first private spacewalk. SpaceX’s new spacesuits will be tested.

The F1 season continues in Azerbaijan -- Red Bull hold a narrow lead in F1’s Constructors’ Championship, with stuttering displays allowing McLaren to close gap to eight points.

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Europe’s new UEFA Champions League season kicks off on September 17 – Real Madrid are defending champions having defeated Dortmund in the 2024 final.

The Kansas City Chiefs, defending Super Bowl champions inspired by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, are aiming to become first ever NFL team to win three successive titles.

The fourth edition of the tournament kicks off, with Spain – who claimed their fourth European title in July – facing tricky contests travelling to both Serbia and Swizterland.

Europe’s new UEFA Champions League season kicks off on September 17. Inaugural draw of the new format of Europe’s primary club football tournament.

The expanded UEFA Europa League format kicks off on September 25 and includes 36 teams, each playing eight ties – four home and four away – against different opposition.

One of Europe’s leading football leagues, Bundesliga, kicks off – Bayer Leverkusen are defending champions, with St Pauli and Holstein Kiel newly promoted.

The Premier League season kicks off with Man City aiming to defend their title after clinching the trophy by two points, ahead of Arsenal, on a dramatic final day in May.

One of Europe’s leading football leagues, Serie A TIM kicks off – Internazionale are reigning champions, with Como, Parma and Venezia newly promoted.

One of Europe’s leading football leagues, LaLiga EA Sports kicks off – Real Madrid are reigning champions, with Leganés, Real Valladolid and Espanyol newly promoted.

England’s 33rd Premier League season kicks off, with Champions League qualification, fierce rivalries, title glory or relegation all set to be decided over 380 enthralling matches.

Four-time reigning Premier League champions Man City kick off their title defence against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, while Arsenal host Wolves and Liverpool face Ipswich.


The adrenaline-fuelled action of the new Formula 1 season gets underway in Bahrain, with defending champion Max Verstappen eager to maintain his dominance.

The 75th Formula One World Championship comprises of 24 races spanning the globe, and commences with the Bahrain Grand Prix before concluding in Abu Dhabi in December.