Guinea Bissau pauses teachers’ pay to weed out fictitious workers
Guinea Bissau, which depends largely on foreign aid to pay teachers' salaries, made the decision on July 18.
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Abbas, Netanyahu to visit Turkey just days apart
Leaders to separately discuss 'Turkey-Palestine relations' and 'Israeli-Palestinian conflict' with Erdogan.
US says Ukraine’s use of cluster bombs against Russia ‘effective’
White House national security spokesman says controversial US-provided bombs used against Russian military positions.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 513
These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 513th day.
US lawmakers file bill urging accountability for Assad government
Bill comes as Arab governments move to rekindle relations with al-Assad government after years of diplomatic isolation.
Ecuador confirms oil spill of 1,200 barrels on northwest coast
State-owned firm Petroecuador says it is investigating cause of spill that contaminated about 4km (2.5 miles) of beach.
EU draws up plans for $22bn Ukraine weapons fund
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell says the funds will be spent over four years to help Ukraine fight Russia's war.
Strong winds reignite fire near Athens as heatwave sears Greece
Evacuation orders issued for West Attica areas, as firefighters battle flames in various locations across Greece.
Canada’s Trudeau ‘concerned’ about Netanyahu’s policies
Canadian leader reiterates opposition to illegal settlements and urges Netanyahu to seek consensus for judicial plan.
Former Venezuela spy chief pleads not guilty to US drug charges
Plea comes after Hugo Carvajal was extradited from Spain to US to face charges he coordinated drug trafficking.
NASA satellite’s collision with asteroid sent boulders into space
US space agency says images from Hubble telescope show dozens of boulders floating away after collision.
Why is it so hot in Europe? This summer’s heatwaves explained
As parts of Europe keep battling severe heat, we take a look at the causes and what to expect in the days ahead.
China’s Xi welcomes ‘old friend’ Henry Kissinger in Beijing
Visit from the former diplomat who helped normalise relations in the 1970s comes amid efforts to improve US-China ties.
Outcry over Quran burning in Sweden: A timeline
Muslim nations have expressed outrage since Salwan Momika desecrated the holy book in Stockholm last month.
Russian prosecutors seek 20 more years in prison for Navalny
Putin's most prominent opponent faces new charges, which he says are fabricated to keep him out of political life.
China makes a big bet on electric vehicles with Brazil investment
BYD to spend $600m on new complex to build electric and hybrid cars, buses and trucks, as China and Brazil grow closer.
North Korea warns US of nuclear retaliation as tensions rise
Warning comes days after the US sent nuclear submarine to South Korea for the first time in decades.
Spain opens second tax probe into Colombian singer Shakira
The superstar is already due to stand trial at the end of the year in Spain for allegedly failing to pay $16.3m in taxes
UK sanctions Wagner-linked officials in Mali, Sudan and CAR
The individuals now face asset freezes and travel bans in UK for alleged human rights abuses in three African states.
Nine dead, 16 wounded in bomb blast in eastern DR Congo
The blast occurred on Wednesday in North Kivu province in the restive eastern DRC where multiple armed groups are based.