A small number of vessels have resumed transiting the Strait of Hormuz after Iran reported the passage of three oil tankers and two cargo ships through the strategic waterway. The development follows a preliminary memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States aimed at ending military hostilities and restoring maritime traffic. Iranian officials describe the resumption of shipping as an early test of compliance and a tangible sign of progress under the agreement. Tehran has linke

Members of mophato, police and farmers speak after the arrest of suspected livestock smuggling kingpins in Zone 11. The southern districts are at the heart of an ongoing Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak.

A Palestinian doctor has appeared before Israel's Supreme Court after more than 530 days in detention. Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, was arrested by Israeli forces in December 2024 during a raid on the medical facility. He has reportedly been held in solitary confinement and denied medical treatment. According to his lawyer, Nasser Odeh, Dr. Hussam remains in solitary confinement at Nafha prison. During his court appearance on Wednesday, he appeared

The trial of two ethnic Uighur men accused of the 2015 Erawan Shrine bombing in Bangkok concludes on Thursday. The attack killed 20 people and wounded more than 100 – the deadliest in Thai history. Eleven years later, little is known about the network behind it. Victims say investigators never interviewed them. Human Rights Watch says questions remain over who ordered and carried out the attack. Thai police have refused to comment. Both suspects allege torture. There is no memorial at the shrine

Adidas has unveiled the Trionda Pro, the official match ball for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted across Canada, the United States and Mexico. Made by Forward Sports in Pakistan, the ball features thermally bonded panels designed to absorb less water and deliver a more predictable flight. Former Manchester City forward Nicky Summerbee tested the ball, offering a positive assessment of its touch and performance. With 104 matches scheduled, the Trionda is set to be the most-used ball in World Cup h

World Cup mascots have become one of the tournament’s most recognisable traditions, evolving alongside football’s biggest event over the past six decades. The tradition began in 1966 with World Cup Willie, a lion representing England, and has since produced a colourful cast of characters reflecting the culture and creativity of host nations. From Spain’s orange mascot in 1982 and Mexico’s chilli pepper in 1986 to dogs, roosters, wolves and armadillos, mascots have become a key part of the Worl

Amnesty International has published a report accusing Israeli authorities of ethnic cleansing against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, presenting what it describes as conclusive evidence of war crimes and crimes against humanity. The report, titled Erasing Anything Palestinian, documents an unprecedented scale and speed of land seizure between early 2023 and late 2025. The UN says Israeli settler attacks have forced 117 Bedouin and herding communities to be partially or fully displaced si

Xenophobic attacks in South Africa have forced many migrants to leave in recent weeks. Malawi has received its first group of returnees, with thousands more expected. Matilda Mothoatlhaga reports.

Iran has launched strikes on US installations in the Gulf region, saying it is in response to US attacks overnight. Tehran released footage showing missiles being launched towards US targets. The strikes come after US attacks around the Strait of Hormuz, which Washington says were in retaliation for the downing of a helicopter. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the US attacks as a violation of Iran's sovereignty and reiterated Iran's right to respond in self-defence. Iran's Revol

A warning: some viewers may find images in this report disturbing. UN says violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank is rising sharply, with a major spike in settler attacks on villages and farmland. The United Nations says that during the first five months of this year, at least 44 Palestinians were killed in the occupied West Bank. But it's not only people who are being targeted. A new report published by the UN says Israeli settler attacks on Palestinian villages and agricult

Thousands gathered in Mogadishu to welcome home referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who was denied entry to the United States where he had been due to officiate at the 2025 FIFA World Cup. American authorities deemed him a national security threat. Artan, named African Referee of the Year for 2025, had been set to become the first Somali official to work at the tournament. His exclusion has drawn widespread condemnation in Somalia, with many describing it as discrimination. Al Jazeera's David Stok

A 30-year-old Sudanese man, named as Hadi Alodid, has appeared in court charged with attempted murder following a knife attack in Belfast that triggered widespread disorder across the city. Buses, cars and shops were set alight, and makeshift barricades were erected in the streets. The unrest was partly fuelled by the suspect's refugee visa status, with calls to protest amplified on social media, including a repost by Elon Musk of far-right content. This is the third consecutive summer of ant

As Mexico prepares to host its third World Cup opening, demonstrations by teachers and social groups are overshadowing the build-up. The country's main teachers' union has expanded a general strike, blocking major roads in Mexico City to demand pension reform, while relatives of disappeared people and neighbourhood associations have also joined the protests. Riot police have formed barricades near the Azteca stadium. President Claudia Sheinbaum has pledged to continue negotiations whilst ensur

The 2026 FIFA World Cup — hosted in 16 cities across three countries — is set to break records for the most nations attending the event. But with that comes the major task of security. Frank Ucciardo reports.

Twenty-three Palestinian men were released under the 2025 Israel-Hamas prisoner swap. They were expected to be deported to Egypt, but were instead dropped into Gaza, shifting their confinement from a prison cell to a blockaded territory. Abdalwahab Hamad reports.

Long queues at petrol stations, rationed pasta, sugar running low - Russian-occupied Crimea is feeling the pressure of Ukraine's relentless drone campaign against oil infrastructure. We look at what the shortages mean for Russia's military grip on the peninsula — and for Moscow politically. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellene

Kenyan police have fired tear gas and used water cannon against protesters in Nanyuki for a second consecutive week, with rights groups reporting at least one person killed. Demonstrators are opposing the government's decision to allow the United States to build an Ebola quarantine facility — exclusively for Americans — at a nearby military air base. President William Ruto has defended the agreement, citing decades of US funding for Kenya's healthcare, but protesters remain unconvinced. A court

The biggest exchange of fire between the US and Iran in more than two months has cast doubt on the peace talks and Donald Trump's claims a deal can be reached within days. US forces struck up to 20 locations across southern Iran after a US Apache helicopter was downed on Monday. Iran has responded with a barrage of missiles and drones at US bases in the Gulf, and the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain. Craig Boswell reports from Washington DC.

Japanese homemaker Maki Watanabe is involved in a national effort to ramp up production of eco-friendly jet fuel. Her designated cooking oil drop-off spot at a supermarket is one of 300 others, which are all part of a project named 'Fry to Fly'. Walid Bin Siraj reports.

Three American AI giants are racing toward Wall Street, each potentially worth hundreds of billions, if not more. For Europe, China, and the rest of the world, the question isn’t just who profits: it’s who controls the technology reshaping everything. Ian Bremmer, founder of the Eurasia Group, breaks down the geopolitical stakes. Chapters: 0:00 OpenAI announces stock market IPO 2:10 Iam Bremner, Eurasia Group 4:22 How this leaves Europe at risk 6:40 How China will react to OpenAI going public 9