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Oil prices rise as attacks dent hopes for Strait of Hormuz reopening Brent crude climbs as renewed violence dampens hopes for a return to stability in energy markets.

Russia frees ex-US marine Gilman jailed since 2022 Russia has released former US marine Robert Gilman, who had been jailed since 2022 for attacking a police officer.

N Korea launches ballistic missile as S Korea, US plan military drills Pyongyang conducts second weapons test in less than a week as Seoul, Washington gear up for annual military exercises.

Six killed in Houthi attack on Bab al-Mandeb ship, Yemens government says Deaths on Egyptian-owned Tihamah mark first shipping deaths linked to Houthis since the US-Israel war on Iran began.

Dozens dead and missing after ferry capsizes in Zimbabwe An overloaded ferry capsized on Zimbabwes Lake Kariba, killing at least 15 people and leaving 27 missing.

Stronghold of Syrian revolution celebrates Assads death sentence Syrians in Idlib gathered in celebration after a court sentenced ousted President Bashar al-Assad

Iran holds firm on Hormuz conditions as Pakistans Naqvi visits Tehran Irans top security official says the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen unless the US meets its conditions.

On the ground in Cali, Colombias worst-hit city after the quake Reporting from the rubble of an apartment building, Al Jazeeras Latin America Editor Lucia Newman describes the scene.

Iran war live: Trump claims US in total control of Strait of Hormuz Qatar says negotiations between Oman, Iran over future of shipping through Strait of Hormuz are making major progress.

Father and sons forced to manually clear rubble in Gaza Forced to rely on basic tools, a father and his sons are clearing the rubble of their destroyed home in Gaza.

Iran war live: Trump says US in total control of Strait of Hormuz US forces disable a Panama-flagged cargo ship attempting to sail towards an Iranian port.

Zambia to vote as economic hardship tests government reforms Debt restructuring, inflation and copper revenues are emerging as key issues in the vote.

Search for survivors underway in Colombias earthquake aftermath Rescuers search for survivors in western Colombia in what is called the countrys strongest earthquake this century.

Trump warns of jihadists ruling in Washington as Democrats show momentum Donald Trump labels US Democratic nominees jihadists in inflammatory remarks made in the Oval Office.

Cargo ship in flames after Houthi attack in Bab al-Mandeb strait Footage shows an Egyptian-owned cargo vessel in flames in the Bab al-Mandeb strait after a suspected Houthi attack.

Iran war live: US fires missiles at cargo ship violating Iran blockade US forces disable a Panama-flagged cargo ship attempting to sail towards an Iranian port.

Colombia scrambles to find survivors after deadly earthquake At least 254 deaths have been reported so far, as rescue workers continue to sift through collapsed buildings.

Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad and Atef Najib to death Syrias ex-president Bashar al-Assad, his brother Maher al-Assad and cousin Atef Najib have been sentenced to death

Brazils Supreme Court to weigh cases that could weaken Amazon protections The rulings could affect Indigenous land rights, soya farming and environmental safeguards across the Amazon rainforest.

Tightened blockade on Gaza causes prices to soar As Israel tightens its blockade on Gaza, both lighters and fans have become the backbone of energy in the strip.

Venezuela and Israel restore consular ties as relations warm Despite cutting diplomatic ties with Israel in 2009, Caracas has shifted alignment in wake of Maduro abduction.

UNESCO says 2.4 million Afghan girls denied access to further education UNESCO says the figure could reach four million by 2030 unless Taliban reverses policy.

Truck crash in Egypt kills 18, many of them child labourers Two pick-up trucks collide in Ismailia, Egypt, leaving 18 dead, mostly children working as agricultural labourers.

South Africa mine collapse kills 14 suspected illegal miners At least 14 suspected illegal miners were killed and eight injured when a mine dump collapsed in South Africa.

Justice at last: Syrians react to Assad death sentence Syrians gathered to celebrate after a court sentenced ousted President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia.

Paramount CEO may remove operations from California over stalled merger Paramounts CEO David Ellison warns of a California exit if the US state does not agree to talks, according to reports.

US military fires on cargo vessel it said sought to break Iran blockade CENTCOM says helicopter fired at engine room of Panama-flagged Vela Nova as US-Iran diplomacy remains stalled.

DR Congo Ebola death toll surpasses 2,000 DR Congos Ebola outbreak is spreading rapidly, with the death toll surpassing 2,000.

Israel demolishes home of Palestinian killed during settler attack Video shows the moment Israeli forces blow up the home of Farouk Ramadan, a Palestinian man who was killed in July.

Fishermen face deadly dangers as Yemens Red Sea becomes a warzone Many Yemeni fishermen have abandoned the trade, seeking safer livelihoods as Red Sea becomes too dangerous.