Businesses can apply online through a portal for refunds expected to total $160bn.
Outrage over Israeli soldier’s vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon
The Israeli military says it views with “great severity” the actions of the soldier, as the US ambassador demands “swift” consequences.
Nigerian wins global prize for trying to save bats in a country that shuns them
Many Nigerians associate bats with witchcraft but that did not deter ecologist Iroro Tanshi.
Japan on high alert for ‘huge’ second quake after issuing tsunami warning
Japan’s meteorological agency warns another, stronger earthquake may hit in the next week,
Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war?
The BBC has found significant spikes in activity shortly before the US president made some announcements.
Iranian woman arrested in US for allegedly trafficking arms to Sudan
Shamim Mafi is accused of brokering the sales of arms to Sudan’s defence ministry on behalf of Iran.
Rebel Wilson’s claims against actress are ‘malicious concoctions’, Australian court hears
Wilson has been accused of defaming the star of her film The Deb over an incident involving a bath in Bondi.
US releases video said to show mission to capture Iranian ship
The US has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, Donald Trump has said.
Watch: Trapped boy dangles from moving bus in Australia
The boy, who was uninjured, was dragged for 350 metres after the back doors trapped his arm and school bag.
At least 25 killed in firecracker factory blast in India
Mostly female workers have been killed in the blast, which occurred in Tamil Nadu state.
