A Nigerian soldier is arrested for tipping off criminals – but does it go deeper?
A private's detention reignites concerns that troops are contributing to the country's security challenges.
European wildfires in maps – and how they’re being tackled
Spain and France have so far borne the burnt of this summer's wildfires, caused by a succession of heatwaves and prolonged dry spells.
Devastating European wildfires in maps – and how they’re being tackled
A blaze near Bordeaux has torn through more than 162 sq miles (420 sq km) in less than four days, while the Madrid region is seeing its worst fires ever.
Zelensky visit sends clear message of support for Ukraine, Burnham says
The Ukrainian president became the new prime minister's first international visitor since taking office.
Chile captures fugitive convicted of singer Victor Jara’s murder under Pinochet
Nelson Haase was one of those convicted over the kidnap and murder of folk singer Victor Jara after Chile's military coup in 1973.
Mapping Israeli settler violence in the West Bank – Al Jazeera
- Mapping Israeli settler violence in the West Bank Al Jazeera
- Israeli settlers set fire to mosques, cars and farm land in West Bank, Palestinians say BBC
- Israeli troops round up Palestinians in West Bank village after shootout involving settlers Reuters
- Netanyahu vows expanded operations against West Bank ‘terrorist strongholds’ The Times of Israel
- Israeli settlers torch mosques in occupied West Bank DW.com
The Iran and Ukraine wars are colliding on the world’s biggest lake. Here’s what to know – CNN
- The Iran and Ukraine wars are colliding on the world’s biggest lake. Here’s what to know CNN
- Ukraine dismisses Iranian threats as Caspian Sea strike directly links wars BBC
- Ukraine strikes Iranian vessels in Caspian Sea, Tehran accuses Kyiv of 'hostile and criminal act' CNBC
- Iran foreign minister says Ukraine's attack on Iranian vessel 'cannot go unanswered' Reuters
- Iran warns Ukraine of retaliation after deadly Caspian Sea strike Al Jazeera
Berlin Pride attack suspect raised red flags, group says, amid questions about prior release from prison despite ISIS ties – CBS News
- Berlin Pride attack suspect raised red flags, group says, amid questions about prior release from prison despite ISIS ties CBS News
- Merz Criticizes Terrorism Laws After Deadly Berlin Pride Attack The New York Times
- Suspect in Berlin Pride attack shot dead by police in Berlin suburb, broadcaster says Reuters
- AP top stories July 27 AP News
- A gay belly dancer turns grief into joy after fatal attack on Berlin's Pride festival Dallas News
Number of suspects in fatal Seattle food festival shooting rises to three
One suspect is in custody, while a second is being sought and a third is thought to have died at the scene, court documents show.
Why a new war in Yemen could be different for the Houthis – Al Jazeera
- Why a new war in Yemen could be different for the Houthis Al Jazeera
- Red Sea shipping slows after Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia, data shows Reuters
- What to Know About Iran and the Houthis The New York Times
- U.S. carries out more strikes as Trump threatens Iran, Houthis with "major military punishment" CBS News
- Houthis claim attack on Saudi oil refinery as Iran war widens to Red Sea The Washington Post
Oil price dives as US and Iran pause attacks
The US says attacks on Iran have been halted to give "talks some space", raising hopes of a resolution to the conflict.
China and Japan differ on whether their foreign ministers spoke last week at ASEAN – AP News
‘I knew what he had done to those boys’: murderer to stay in jail after journalist’s fight for justice
Gibraltar-based Ros Astengo inspired four men to report sexual assaults carried out by Allan Grimson in 1990s
Ros Astengo, a journalist based in Gibraltar who usually focuses on politics and social issues, had qualms when she began investigating the case of the suspected serial killer Allan Grimson as he neared release from prison after serving more than 20 years.
She worried that she might reopen the scars of survivors of Grimson – but also that she could be putting herself in the “crosshairs” of a dangerous man who had sexually assaulted and battered two young men to death in the late 1990s when he was a Royal Navy petty officer.
Continue reading...‘You say genocide, I say war’: Boy George releases pro-Israel song, We Will Dance Again
Culture Club singer sings ‘I stand with the Jews / I don’t feel brave, I just need to behave like a human’, in song defending Israel’s response to Hamas attack
Boy George has released a new song entitled We Will Dance Again, which voices support for Israel’s military action in Palestine.
Posted on X and Instagram with the Hebrew title עוד נרקוד alongside its English translation, the song features a pop-reggae backing. The opening lyrics are: “You say genocide, I say war / When you’re attacked, that’s what the army’s for / Does it get ugly? You bet it does / When I know you wanna kill every last one of us.”
Continue reading...South Africa investigates death of Nigerian who collapsed during arrest
Initial reports from a post-mortem said he had "abrasions on his back and chest", investigators say.
Mayo beat 75-year-old ‘curse’ to become Gaelic football champions
Team to return for euphoric homecoming after winning all-Ireland men’s final against Kerry, ending decades of defeats
The hex is broken, dispelled, banished, and a story that bewitched Ireland for decades has ended in fairytale: Mayo are all-Ireland champions.
Seventy-five years after a supposed curse condemned its Gaelic men’s football team to endless defeat, the county prevailed and uncorked a wave of emotion that engulfed even its rivals.
Continue reading...Organizer of exhibition struck in deadly Russian ballistic missile attack remanded in custody – The Kyiv Independent
- Organizer of exhibition struck in deadly Russian ballistic missile attack remanded in custody The Kyiv Independent
- Ukraine war briefing: Disastrous drone expo’s organiser appears in Kyiv court The Guardian
- Ten killed in Russian attack on drone exhibition near Kyiv BBC
- Russia strikes Kyiv, other Ukraine cities Reuters
- Russian ballistic strike kills 10 after Ukraine’s Zelenskyy hosts US company making Patriots AP News
Carly Simon reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis
The singer also reveals she has received treatment for skin cancer, but vows to keep singing.
Former Honduras president returns home after Trump pardon
Former Honduras president returns home after Trump pardon
More than 600 US military service members injured since Iran War began in February
The latest figure includes casualties from Operation Fury and a new category called "Overseas Operations".