The story Tehran wants you to read
A new narrative about Iran’s leadership mistakes continuity for change – and echoes the regime’s own preferred framing.
Japan builds up its ‘southern shield’ as faith in US security cover falters
Japan is pushing the legal limit of ‘defence’ as it faces its ‘most severe and complex security environment’ since 1945.
UK rights groups slam ‘authoritarian’ conviction of pro-Palestine activists
Ruling against Ben Jamal and Chris Nineham will spawn a ‘broader chilling effect’, groups such as Amnesty and HRW warn.
Timberwolves take 2-1 NBA playoff lead over Nuggets, Hawks down Knicks
Elsewhere, Toronto Raptors beat Cleveland Cavaliers, snapping a 12-game playoff losing streak against the Cavs.
Ukrainian married couple aged 75 killed in Russian attack on Odesa
Ukrainian officials say residential buildings and bulk carrier also hit in overnight assault.
Will another film star be able to sway the election in India’s Tamil Nadu?
Political commentators believe C Joseph Vijay can at best be a disruptor in what has become a three-cornered contest.
Dozens of Israeli settlers cross into Syria to demand settlement
Dozens of Israeli settlers crossed into Syrian territory in the Golan Heights and barricaded themselves on a rooftop.
Iran war: What’s happening on day 55 after Trump extended ceasefire?
Iran says it wants talks, but blames US “breach of commitments, blockade and threats” for stalling negotiations.
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Pope Leo visits prison in Equatorial Guinea
Pope Leo XIV visited a prison in Equatorial Guinea on the last day of his Africa tour.