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Friday, 15 May 2026
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Updated 09:25 CST
World
End of an heir-a: The U.K. abolishes aristocrats' right to inherit Parliament seats
The British Parliament still has 92 unelected lawmakers who inherit seats by bloodline. They're all older white men. A new law now phases them out, for the first time in nearly 1,000 years.
World
Japan beat Australia to lift Womenâs Asian Cup title
Japan edges tournament hosts Australia 1-0 in â the Women's â Asian Cup final to claim third title in four editions.
World
Iran says US and Israel attacked Natanz nuclear facility
No leakage of radioactive materials reported in the area in central Iran, Tehran's atomic energy organisation says.
World
US jury finds Elon Musk misled investors during Twitter purchase
Jury finds that two tweets posted in May 2022 by Musk contained false statements.
World
War spirals as information control tightens
From Washington to Tehran to Tel Aviv, the fight to control the narrative seems as critical as the war itself.
World
Drone strike near Iraqi intelligence headquarters in Baghdad kills officer
One police officer killed in strike by 'outlaw groups' on headquarters of Iraqi National Intelligence Service.
World
Lin Yu-ting cleared to return to boxing after sex eligibility review
Lin and Algerian boxer Imane Khelif were embroiled in a dispute over biological sex at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
World
LIVE: Japan 1-0 Australia â Womenâs Asian Cup 2026 final
Follow our live build-up, with team news, before our text commentary stream of the Women's Asian Cup final.
World
Meet the Dutch art detective who tracks down stolen masterpieces
For 20 years, Dutch art detective Arthur Brand has acted as an intermediary between the police and people who know where stolen artwork might be hiding. He says patience and trust are everything.
World
âI have fought for Aaronâ: A Ugandan mother confronts disability and stigma
Martha Apolot, 21, rejected by her family and community when her disabled son was born, fights daily to meet his needs.
World
Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid: La Liga â team news, start, lineups
Madrid host rivals Atletico at the Santiago Bernabeu as they aim to stay in touch with Barca, who are four points clear.
World
Israel systematically torturing Palestinians in custody, says UN expert
Report by Francesca Albanese says 'torture in detention used on unprecedented scale as punitive collective vengeance'.
World
Iran war: Whatâs happening on day 22 of US-Israel attacks?
As conflict enters week 4, hereâs the latest on the US-Israel attack on Iran and across the Middle East.
World
Iran says it will allow Japanese ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz
Japan sources 90 percent of its crude from Middle East and is heavily dependent on exports transiting the key waterway.
World
Iran war live: US-Israel attack Natanz nuclear site; Diego Garcia targeted
Trump says Strait of Hormuz must be protected from Iranian attacks 'by other nations who use it'.