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Canadian firefighter dies as record wildfire season continues
Firefighter dies battling blaze in British Columbia, union says, as more than 900 fires are still burning across Canada.
US sets grim mass killings record in first half of 2023
Country endured 28 mass killings - a total of 140 victims - amid uptick in gun violence and calls for stricter laws.
Wagner trains soldiers in Belarus after foiled mutiny in Russia
The Belarusian defence ministry says the Russian mercenary group is working with its troops near the town of Asipovichy.
Israel sets record for illegal settlement approvals: Rights group
Peace Now said that Israel has approved the construction of almost 13,000 housing units in illegal settlements.
Uganda’s Museveni says ex-DRC leader Kabila harboured ADF
Museveni says DR Congo's Joseph Kabila gave ISIL-aligned ADF 'free tenancy' in North Kivu and Ituri.
Armed groups step up murders, rapes in Mali: HRW
New York-based rights group reports six attacks in the Gao region and two in Menaka between January and June.
Tunisian judge frees two leading opponents of President Saied
Chaima Issa and Lazhar Akremi released nearly 5 months after arrest for allegedly conspiring against state security.
Philippine farmer killings revive dark memories of martial law
Killings by alleged state forces in the rural Philippines are getting more frequent and more bloody.
Myanmar says Aung San Suu Kyi in ‘good health’, met Thai FM
In Jakarta, ASEAN reiterates need for unified response to end crisis amid Thai attempts to 're-engage' with generals.
Wagner mercenaries offered chance to serve in Russia, Putin says
Putin claims Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin rejected offer of fighters serving in Russia after mutiny.
Putin says Western tanks ‘priority target’ for Russia in Ukraine
Russian president also warns that Western weapons supplied to Kyiv only prolonged war and would not change its outcome.
Will Pakistan’s IMF agreement save its economy?
It could heIp Pakistan stabilise the economy, but might not improve the government's popularity.
What is India’s Chandrayaan moon mission and when will it launch?
If successful, India will join just three other countries that successfully landed a spacecraft on the moon.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 506
As the conflict enters its 506th day, these are the main developments.
Aspartame sweetener ‘possible carcinogen’ but safe in moderation
World Health Organisation says sweetener in diet drinks and other foods is possible cause of cancer but still safe.
Myanmar military regime accused of murdering political prisoners
Prison officials accused of extrajudicial killings and torture with thousands arrested for their opposition to the coup.
US bars former Panamanian President Varela from entering country
Juan Carlos Varela Rodriguez has been accused of participation in the Odebrecht scandal, swapping bribes for contracts.
Founder of crypto lender Celsius Network says not guilty of fraud
Alex Mashinsky was charged with seven criminal counts - including securities fraud, commodities fraud and wire fraud.
Hollywood actors to join screenwriters in strike over wages, AI
The strike is first joint action between actors and writers in 60 years, bringing major studio projects to a standstill.