The Guardian Europe
England v Pakistan: Second Test, Day Two - Live Updates from the OBO
England's bowlers have Pakistan on the ropes at Lord's, while the OBO inbox provides its usual mix of cricket banter and existential dread.
2026-08-28
The Guardian Europe
2026-08-26
BBC World
Pakistan Hospital Fire Kills 14 Babies; Witnesses Claim Locked Doors (Again)
A fire at a Pakistani hospital kills 14 babies, and witnesses say locked doors and slow rescue made it worse - because apparently, safety is optional.
2026-07-13
BBC Politics
Home Secretary to Attempt Legislative Somersault to Deport Grooming Gang Leader, Because Apparently 1971 Law Is a Bigger Obstacle Than Pakistan
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood plans to change a 1971 law to deport a grooming gang leader, but Pakistan doesn't want him, and it might take a year - so, classic.
2026-07-01
BBC World
Afghan Taliban Launch Border Strikes, Because Apparently Ceasefires Are Just Suggestions
Afghan Taliban and Pakistan trade border strikes, proving that ceasefires are more of a suggestion than a commitment.
2026-06-30
BBC World
Pakistan Tuition Centre Roof Collapse: 14 Children Killed, Two People Arrested for Questionable Architecture Choices
14 children killed in Pakistan tuition centre roof collapse; repairs underway on a roof in poor shape - what could possibly go wrong?
2026-06-14
The Guardian
Australian Family's Post-Pilgrimage Trip Takes Tragic Turn After Pakistani Police Reportedly Mistake Car for Robbers
Australian family robbed in Pakistan, then shot by police who apparently thought the victims were the perpetrators, killing a nine-year-old girl.
2026-06-13
The Atlantic
Police Attempt Extrajudicial Execution, Botch It So Badly Target Just… Disappears
An inspector's first extrajudicial killing goes so poorly that the victim delivers a monologue, outruns a firing squad, and literally disappears into thin air. Inspector Mirza would be so disappointed.
BBC World
Iran Hints Hormuz Might Reopen, Which Would Delight Everyone Who Likes Oil
Iran says a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is near, which would be great for global oil supplies, provided everyone actually signs the thing this time.
2026-06-10
BBC World
Pakistan Revives Border Dispute With Bombing Run, Killing 26 (or 13, Depending on Who's Counting)
Pakistan and Afghanistan are back to their favourite pastime: bombing each other and arguing over the death toll, with children tragically caught in the middle.
2026-05-25
BBC World
India Heatwave Tells Citizens to Stay Indoors, Citizens Respond by Going to Work Anyway
India tells citizens to avoid 45C heat; citizens decide survival is optional when rent is due. Also: North Korean football diplomacy, robot half-marathons, and BTS returns to remind us all that we peaked in 2022.
2026-05-17
The Guardian Europe
Karachi Learns That 'Unseasonably Warm' Now Means 'Welcome to Hell'
Karachi discovers that 'unseasonably warm' now means 'welcome to hell' as a brutal heatwave turns daily life into a survivalist experience.
2026-05-03
The Guardian
Trump Says Iran Hasn't 'Paid Enough' for Its Sins, Suggests Price Is Still Going Up
Trump insists Iran hasn't suffered enough, while simultaneously telling Congress the war is over and supporters they're in a war, as three aircraft carriers loom and a peace proposal gathers dust.
2026-05-02
The Guardian Europe
Democrats to Trump: 'That's Bullshit' as Iran Hostilities Get a Very Dubious 'Terminated' Status
Trump claims Iran hostilities are over; Democrats and reality beg to differ as Iran offers peace proposal and military strike remains on table.
2026-04-26
SpaceNews
China Wraps Up Another Busy Weekend in Space, Because Apparently 26 Launches This Year Wasn't Enough
China adds three more launches to its 2026 tally, including a satellite for Pakistan and some internet test birds, because 26 launches this year apparently wasn't enough.
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