Japan orders mass evacuation over flooding threat
As many as 45,000 people in central Japan are being told to leave over the threat of major flooding.
New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens freed by Papua rebels after 19 months
Indonesian police say Mehrtens has been flown out of mountainous Nduga and appears in good health.
Top Hezbollah commander killed in Israeli strike on Beirut
The strike in Lebanon's capital, which killed at least 14 people, adds to fears of an all-out war.
Voting under way in first Sri Lanka election since economic collapse
While the economy has stabilised, many people are suffering as a result of austerity measures backed by the IMF.
Ukraine bans officials from using Telegram on state-issued devices
Decision comes after evidence was shared showing Russia's ability to access Telegram messages and personal data.
California fire agency worker faces arson charges
Robert Hernandez, a Cal Fire employee, is suspected of starting five blazes in recent weeks in the US state.
South Carolina executes first inmate in 13 years
Freddie Owens, convicted of murdering shop worker Irene Graves in 1997, dies by lethal injection.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 939
As the war enters its 939th day, these are the main developments.
Ukraine bans Telegram use on state-issued devices
The ban affects government officials and military personnel, over concerns about Russian cyber-attacks.
Sri Lanka votes in first election since protests ousted president
The cost of living is at the front of many voters' minds in what is expected to be a close race.
Putin must not win the Ukraine war, freed Russian dissident Kara-Murza says
Kara-Murza defends prisoner swaps, saying it's crucial to secure the release of more political detainees in Russia.
Rare Israeli airstrike in Beirut kills Hezbollah commander and more than a dozen others – The Associated Press
- Rare Israeli airstrike in Beirut kills Hezbollah commander and more than a dozen others The Associated Press
- Hezbollah Commander, Carrying $7 Million Bounty, Killed In Beirut Strike NDTV
- Live updates: Hezbollah confirms top commander killed after Israeli airstrike in Beirut CNN
- Beirut strike kills suspect in 1983 bombings that killed 300 Americans USA TODAY
- Strike that killed Ibrahim Aqil targeted 20 Hezbollah Radwan commanders in parking lot - report The Jerusalem Post
Jihadist airport assault leaves Mali’s junta rattled
A brazen attack on the capital by al-Qaeda-linked fighters highlights the junta's security issues.
Woman whose firm was linked to exploding pagers is being protected by Hungary’s secret service, her mother says – CBS News
- Woman whose firm was linked to exploding pagers is being protected by Hungary's secret service, her mother says CBS News
- On the trail of the mystery woman linked to exploding pagers in Lebanon South China Morning Post
- Exploding pager firm owner under Hungarian protection, mother says Euronews
- Woman whose firm was linked to the exploding pagers is under Hungarian protection, her mother says The Independent
- Company implicated in pager strike uses fake CEO photo on website Ynetnews
Hezbollah pager blasts: Taiwan says device parts not made on island – BBC.com
- Hezbollah pager blasts: Taiwan says device parts not made on island BBC.com
- The Mysterious Trail of Hezbollah’s Exploding Pagers The Wall Street Journal
- Explosives expert shows damage of pager bomb CNN
- Ocasio-Cortez says office ‘tagged with blood-splattered signs’ after pager attack remarks The Hill
- Batteries of Lebanon walkie-talkies contained PETN explosive - Lebanese source Reuters
Michigan Arab-Americans ‘can’t stomach’ Harris stance on Gaza
Arab-American voters in swing states like Michigan could decide who wins the US presidential election
Georgia elections board to require hand count of ballots
The move, likely to face legal challenges, comes just weeks before early voting starts in the key battleground state.
Secret Service admits ‘complacency’ before Trump rally shooting
The agency's director cites a failure to secure the building the shooter fired from among a litany of security breakdowns.
Flight diverted after passenger finds live mouse in meal
The furry stowaway forced a Scandinavian Airlines plane to make an emergency landing.
Crew’s final words and new footage of wreck: Key takeaways from Titan sub hearings
The hearings have included new video and insights from those who worked on the Titan that day