Crew members of the unladen tanker had sent distress messages saying the vessel was on fire and sinking.

Iran appears emboldened by the outcome and its leaders may sense Trump's appetite for risk is low.

The Iraqi Kurds were captured by a militia who demanded a ransom of $5,000 (£3,700) per person.

The catcalls came after ticketholders faced airport-style security to enter the venue at Madison Square Garden.

The web of fractious alliances and dysfunctional ceasefires shows how destabilised the region remains.

Kyiv has made it difficult for Moscow to provide military and civilian supplies to the territories it occupies.

SpaceX is preparing for a stock market debut that could transform the company, the wider market and Elon Musk's fortune.

SpaceX is preparing for a stock market debut that could transform the company, the wider market and Elon Musk's fortune.

Mamata Banerjee's once-dominant Trinamool Congress party is unravelling, weeks after losing power in West Bengal.

In a call with the US president, the BBC’s Sarah Smith asked Trump about the war in Iran and his relationship with the Israeli leader.

In a call with the US president, the BBC’s Sarah Smith asked Trump about the war in Iran and his relationship with the Israeli leader.

For the first time since the start of a precarious ceasefire two months ago, Israel and Iran have traded missile strikes.

This occurrence of aurora australis, or Southern Lights, was captured by NASA astronaut Jessica Meir.

This occurrence of aurora australis, or Southern Lights, was captured by NASA astronaut Jessica Meir.

Somali referee Omar Artan, who was set to be the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup finals, is denied entry to the United States.

The Knicks' stunning winning streak has energised New York as the team prepares for the third game of the NBA Finals at home.

The former leader of crypto platform FTX, currently serving a 25-year sentence, on Monday officially applied to be pardoned.

The former leader of crypto platform FTX, currently serving a 25-year sentence, on Monday officially applied to be pardoned.

No one was harmed in the incident, which saw motorists treated to an early Fourth of July show.

Denmark's team doctor said an ICD implanted into the footballer's chest responded as it should after he collapsed on Sunday.