What will China’s foreign minister replacement mean for US relations?
Ousting of Qin Gang could shift US-China dynamics but is unlikely to change the overall trend towards warming ties.
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Ecuador assesses toll of prison violence as 17 guards still held
Authorities say they are still determining an official death toll after days of violence across Ecuador's prisons.
Acclaimed and outspoken Irish singer Sinead O’Connor dies at 56
Known for her shaved head and fierce voice, she shot to fame with her cover of Prince's ballad 'Nothing Compares 2 U'.
‘Coup attempt’ in Niger: Here’s what we know so far
A quick look at the attempted coup against Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum, who has been held inside his palace.
Bangladesh summons Western envoys after poll violence remarks
Foreign affairs official says Western envoys showed an 'undiplomatic attitude' after they protested attack on candidate.
Is the US interest rate tightening cycle finally over?
Even as US Fed raised its interest rates again on Wednesday, analysts are split if there will be another hike this year.
African Union, world leaders condemn ‘attempted coup’ in Niger
African Union to 'resist any attempt to unseat Niger's government' as UN says it is monitoring the situation closely.
Canada’s Trudeau unveils cabinet shuffle in ‘major reset’
Changes come as Justin Trudeau's Liberals face drop in public support amid housing crisis, rising cost of living.
Hunter Biden pleads not guilty on tax charges after deal falls apart
US President Joe Biden's son enters not-guilty plea after US judge raised concerns about plea agreement.
Analysis: Israel’s Supreme Court battle takes a pause but is far from over
Court agrees to hear an appeal against law limiting its powers passed this week, but hearing won't be until September.
‘A hot tub’: Florida sees record water temperatures, raising alarm
Seawater around southern US state reaches 38.4C in what could be hottest ocean temperature ever recorded.
Kenya opposition leader Odinga dismisses President Ruto’s offer to meet
Raila Odinga says President William Ruto's offer to hold talks over anti-government protests was 'not serious'.
US officials to meet Taliban representatives in Doha
State Department says diplomats will discuss humanitarian issues, 'critical interests' with Afghan group officials.
Israeli troops kill Palestinian man during West Bank raid
The man killed was named by the Palestinian Health Ministry as 23-year-old Mohammed Abd al-Hakim Nada.
Fires kill three people in Sicily; Greece sees some wildfire respite
Wildfires raging across Greece for more than a week abate, while Italy counts three more deaths in devastating blaze.
Kevin Spacey acquitted of all nine sexual offence charges in UK trial
Several men had accused the 64-year-old of unwanted sexual acts.
Cancer patients head for Turkey after border closure protests in NW Syria
Referrals had temporarily stopped earlier in July after UN failed to agree on extension to cross-border aid mechanism.
Rescuers ‘optimistic’ for survival of stranded whales in Australia
More than 50 pilot whales from a pod of almost 100, died after stranding themselves on a beach in Western Australia.
Russian cybersecurity chief jailed for 14 years for treason
Sachkov who helped found one of Russia’s most prominent cybersecurity firms was accused of aiding foreign spies.
Fentanyl plagues communities along US-Mexico border
Harm reduction group in Tijuana says the synthetic opioid is often mixed into other drugs without the user’s knowledge.