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U.S. hurricane season is gearing up. And from Amanda and Boris onward, tropical cyclones' names in the Pacific region are unfolding quickly.

M*A*S*H star’s daughter at war with islanders over dog’s access rights The Telegraph Island up in arms as US woman sues café over dog’s right to entry The Times ​Bernera groups face financial ruin from legal costs Stornoway Gazette Two island community organisation face bankruptcy after legal row w

Tensions between Iran and the United States continue to escalate. Tehran is threatening to regard as enemies any countries that join the US sanctions, in response to Washington’s calls to isolate its economy. A press conference is scheduled for Monday to outline the US strategy. Story by Camille Cor

Reaching Europe from Asia via the Arctic is nothing new... Russia and China have used this route for years. But yesterday, South Korea sent its first container ship along this path to avoid the traffic blockade in the Middle East. Experts warn the shift could further accelerate the melting of polar

Iran says Pakistan’s army chief to visit Tehran on Monday

More ride-hailing platform operators from mainland China and Southeast Asia have approached the Hong Kong government about entering the city’s market ahead of the launch of licensed operations, the transport minister has revealed. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan also said on Sunday

"The more that men can credibly signal they will be dependable ' dads' and not disappointing 'duds,' the more investment in women’s education and careers, and the higher will be the birthrate in the face of greater female agency."

The sacked former defence minister has also called for elections to be held in Ukraine.

Iran warns neighbours against joining U.S. sanctions as Hormuz stays closed

Syria foreign minister sees Israel security talks resuming despite no trust Reuters