US says Russian aircraft struck its drone with flare over Syria
Incident is latest in a series of recent encounters involving Russian fighter jets and US drones flying over Syria.
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Firefighting plane crashes in Greece as wildfires rage
Search and rescue operation under way after plane with two airmen on board crashes on island of Evia.
A traumatised father battles Russia on Ukraine’s front line
Losses in east Ukraine are felt by soldiers and civilians alike. For many, nothing remains of their homes but memories.
Peru’s cocaine trade overruns remote Indigenous territory
As coca production surges, Indigenous communities in Peru fear addiction and violence are encroaching on their lands.
Suspended Nigerian central bank governor denies firearm charges
The central bank chief, Nigeria's longest-serving, has been suspended since June 10 and in state custody.
One dead in perilous boat journey to reach Spain from Africa
The Spanish coastguard reports the death as it saved 84 others, a day after a similar fatal incident near Senegal.
China replaces Foreign Minister Qin Gang with Wang Yi
Announcement comes a month after Qin Gang's last public appearance, with predecessor Wang Yi taking his place.
China, Philippines and Taiwan brace for Super Typhoon Doksuri
Currently packing top wind speeds of 223kmph, Doksuri will make landfall on the Chinese mainland on Friday.
Russia’s Shoigu to join Chinese officials in North Korea visit
Moscow and Beijing are set to participate in the 70th anniversary of North Korea's Victory Day.
Wildfire closes Sicily airport; storms kill two in northern Italy
Car and train traffic also disrupted due to fire near Palermo's airport as trees fall and buildings damaged in Milan.
Southern Turkey rocked by magnitude 5.5 earthquake
The earthquake comes five months after a magnitude 7.8 quake devastated parts of Turkey and Syria.
Deadly wildfires raging across Algeria
Wildfires, some spread by strong winds, moved across forests and agricultural areas in 16 regions causing 97 blazes.
Three Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in occupied West Bank
The occupied West Bank is currently experiencing a period of increasing violence, marked by repeated Israeli raids.
S&P lowers Bangladesh’s outlook to negative on liquidity risks
Ratings agency says it expects the country's economy to expand up to 6.4 percent annually between 2024 and 2026.
Sirens in Kyiv as Ukrainian forces down Russian drones
Officials say Russia launched Iranian-made Shahed drones in its sixth attack this month on the Ukrainian capital.
Ecuador announces state of emergency after mayor shot to death
The country is also contending with violence within its prison system as deadly clashes erupt between gangs.
Two killed, two missing after violent flooding in eastern Canada
Floods in Nova Scotia bring new difficulties to a country struggling with ongoing wildfires and extreme weather.
US Justice Dept sues Texas over floating Mexico border barrier
Texas has faced criticism after installing a string of large buoys to block irregular crossings along the Rio Grande.
US sanctions Mali’s defence minister, officials over Wagner ties
US State Department accuses three Malian officials of facilitating the Russian mercenary group's rise in the country.
Rights group says Mali army, foreign fighters executed civilians
HRW accuses Malian armed forces and fighters believed to be from Wagner Group of 'executing' dozens of civilians.