Russia-Ukraine Black Sea grain deal: All you need to know
Russia has declined to extend the Black Sea grain deal, stalling the export of Ukrainian grain to the rest of the world.
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Extreme weather: What you need to know about the global heatwave
Parts of Europe, Asia and North America were preparing for record heat with health warnings and evacuations.
Gunmen kill 10 in northwest Cameroon in ongoing Anglophone crisis
Over 6,000 people have died in Cameroon's English-speaking regions since 2016 when anti-marginalisation protests began.
What is behind the EU-Tunisia deal on migration?
According to Frontex, crossing through the Central Mediterranean to the EU was the most active route this year.
Kenyan court acquits ‘miracle baby’ televangelist of trafficking
The Nairobi court rules that the prosecution had not produced enough evidence to link the clergyman to the charges.
Russia halts participation in Black Sea grain deal: Kremlin
Kremlin says its conditions for extending deal brokered by UN and Turkey had not been fulfilled.
Photos: Heatwaves strike across the globe as wildfires rage
On La Palma island, firefighters battle a blaze which burned 5,000 hectares and forced the evacuation of 4,000 people.
Black Sea grain deal in peril as UN, Turkey await Russia response
UN, Turkish officials awaiting Russian response as last cargo ship carrying Ukrainian grain leaves Odesa.
Two killed, child wounded in ’emergency’ on Russian Crimea bridge
Officials say traffic on bridge linking annexed-Crimea to the Russian mainland has been halted due to an 'emergency'.
Yoon orders all-out effort after heavy rains kill 39 in S Korea
S Korean president pledges to mobilise all resources for rescue efforts as workers pull 13 bodies from submerged tunnel.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 509
These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 509th day.
East Ukraine fighting ‘intensifies’ as Putin dismisses offensive
Kyiv says fighting in eastern Ukraine 'intensified' as Moscow warns it has a 'sufficient stockpile' of cluster bombs.
Tunisia and EU finalise deal on migration
Brussels and Tunis sign 'strategic partnership' agreement that aims to combat human traffickers, boost economic ties.
Extreme heat grips three continents as wildfires rage
Health alerts issued as scorching weather strikes three continents, threatening to topple temperature records.
Three Israelis wounded in Palestinian attack, gunman arrested
Israeli forces raided Bethlehem and arrested the suspected gunman and two others after shooting attack near checkpoint.
Iraqi PM Sudani and Syria’s Assad hold talks in Damascus
The two leaders say they discussed fighting drugs, return of refugees and lifting of Western sanctions imposed in Syria.
Photos: Armed mobs rampage through Indian state of Manipur
Authorities say at least 120 killed in fighting between Kuki and Meitei ethnic communities in Manipur.
Iran’s ‘morality police’ return as authorities enforce hijab rule
Iranian authorities intensify crack down on violations of the country's mandatory hijab rules.
UN’s Yemeni oil tanker operation: What you need to know
An FSO Safer supertanker off Yemen's coast could break or explode and trigger a catastrophic oil spill, if left as is.
Blaze ‘out of control’ as more people flee Spain’s La Palma
Blaze 'out of control' as more people are evacuated from the Spanish island of La Palma.