Kazakhstan, where 70% of the population is Muslim, has banned face-covering clothes like niqabs in public places for security and to maintain its secular identity

German police say a man armed with a “sharp object” has attacked people at a company, killing at least one

A knife attack at a company in Mellrichstadt, southern Germany, resulted in the death of a 59-year-old employee. A 21-year-old German man was arrested following the incident, which also left two other employees, aged 55 and 62, injured.

Following a deadly Israeli strike on a Gaza café that killed at least 24 Palestinians, the Israeli military has announced a review. The army maintains the strike targeted Hamas terrorists, claiming steps were taken to minimize civilian ...more

A report by Access to Nutrition Initiative found that 90% of products sold by international firms like Coca-Cola and Nestle and local firms such as Brookside Dairy Ltd and Manji Foods Industries has too much salt, sugar or saturated fat

Pakistan has assumed the presidency of the UN Security Council for July 2025, its first since 2013, an official statement by the country's Foreign Ministry stated.

The suspension will remain in effect while the court deliberates the case, plunging Thailand into fresh political uncertainty. 

At least 24 Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded in Monday's strike on the Al-Baqa cafe, a prominent venue along Gaza City's coastal promenade.

The Nationwide says the fall may reflect weaker demand following April's changes to stamp duty.

A minor earthquake hit Northern California on Monday evening. The United States Geological Survey recorded it. The quake measured 3.5 on the Richter scale. Its epicenter was near Los Banos and San Jose. No immediate damage or injuries w ...more

Ministers hope a partial U-turn will win over Labour rebels when MPs vote on welfare changes later.

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the British Grand Prix.

Sir Ephraim Mirvis hit out after Bob Vylan's controversial performance at Glastonbury was aired by BBC.

Sir Ephraim Mirvis hit out after Bob Vylan's controversial performance at Glastonbury was aired by BBC.

Jaishankar refuted claims that trade was a factor in discussions, asserting that India’s position on the ceasefire was driven by security interests, not external pressure

Murat Bakan, an Izmir MP from the main Opposition Republican People's Party said former Izmir Mayor Tunc Soyer was detained along with senior bureaucrats and a party provincial chairman

More hot weather is forecast for parts of England but elsewhere in the UK it will be a cooler and cloudier day.