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British couple held in Iran sentenced to 10 years

British couple held in Iran sentenced to 10 years

A British couple detained in Iran since January 2025 have been sentenced to 10 years in jail for espionage, their family announced on Thursday, triggering condemnation from the UK government. Lindsay and Craig Foreman, both in their 50s, were arrested while travelling through the country on an around-the-world

Last nuclear weapons limits expired – pushing world toward new arms race

Last nuclear weapons limits expired – pushing world toward new arms race

For the first time in more than half a century, there are no binding restraints on the buildup of the largest nuclear forces on Earth. The New START treaty expired on Feb. 5, 2026, ending the last agreed limits on U.S. and Russian nuclear forces. New START limited the

UN says Israeli actions raise 'ethnic cleansing' fears in West Bank, Gaza

UN says Israeli actions raise 'ethnic cleansing' fears in West Bank, Gaza

Israel's increased attacks and forcible transfers of Palestinians "raise concerns over ethnic cleansing" in the Gaza Strip and West Bank, the United Nations said Thursday. The cumulative impact of Israel's military conduct during the war in Gaza and blockade of the territory, has inflicted

Facing US warnings, Iran defends right to nuclear enrichment

Facing US warnings, Iran defends right to nuclear enrichment

Iran's atomic energy chief on Thursday said "no country can deprive Iran of the right" to nuclear enrichment, following fresh US warning that there were "many reasons" to strike the Islamic republic. The two foes recently resumed indirect talks, after US President Donald Trump

Private companies seek to import fuel amid Cuban energy crisis

Private companies seek to import fuel amid Cuban energy crisis

Faced with a severe energy crisis exacerbated by US sanctions, private companies in Cuba are attempting to import fuel after the island's government agreed to end its monopoly on the sector. The fuel crisis, already chronic due to the communist government's lack of foreign currency, has

Australia rejects foreign threats after claim of China interference

Australia rejects foreign threats after claim of China interference

Australia condemned foreign harassment of its residents Thursday after a media report alleged Chinese police had pressured food delivery riders in the country. Public broadcaster ABC said some Chinese riders with food delivery service HungryPanda in Australia were in a dispute over their pay and conditions. They discussed protest plans

After Greenland, Arctic island Svalbard wary of great powers

After Greenland, Arctic island Svalbard wary of great powers

There are no outward signs of jitters, at least not yet: people in Svalbard are going about their daily lives as normal despite speculation that this Norwegian archipelago could be the next Arctic territory coveted by the United States or Russia. "Today Greenland, tomorrow Svalbard?" -- Terje Aunevik, mayor