‘I don’t live in fear’: Poles defiant as Wagner operates near border
Many in Poland feel the Russian armed group has few options at its disposal to realistically endanger their security.
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Hong Kong uses China playbook as crackdown turns to dissidents’ loved ones
Hong Kong authorities are targeting the relatives of activists overseas in latest sign of alignment with mainland China.
US arrests Navy sailors over alleged schemes to send China military secrets
Wenheng Zhao and Jinchao Wei, members of the US Navy, have been separately accused of sharing military plans and tech.
Bodies found in Rio Grande spur criticism of US-Mexico border policies
One of the bodies was found tangled in a series of giant buoys installed as a barrier, raising human rights concerns.
Caught between drought and downpours, India’s tomato prices crash and soar
As fortunes were made or wiped out and budgets skewered, economists say it’s time India fixed its supply chain.
Warner Bros Discovery warns Hollywood strikes may impact film slate
Some features and dramas Warner Bros Discovery is well known for are on ice for now with no end in sight to the strike.
Donald Trump pleads not guilty to 2020 election charges
Former US president remains defiant in face of four criminal charges linked to his push to overturn US election results.
Photos: Trump pleads not guilty in Washington, DC, to 2020 election charges
The ex-US president faces four counts, including conspiracy to defraud the US, for attempts to overturn his 2020 loss.
US urges nations to tell Russia to stop using grain as ‘blackmail’
Blinken accuses Russia of assault on global food system, says hunger must not be 'weaponised' after Moscow quits deal.
Trump arraignment: The scene outside the Washington, DC court
Handfuls of pro- and anti-Trump protesters, hordes of reporters take in ex-US president's third arraignment this year.
Trump ally charged for alleged role in 2020 Michigan vote tampering scheme
The charges come as Donald Trump himself faces a court hearing on criminal charges for 2020 election interference.
Colombia to open migrant processing centres in US-led effort
Regional migrant processing centres are part of a larger US-led strategy to deter migrants from travelling to US border.
Lebanon warns army may intervene if Palestinian faction clashes continue
Prime Minister Mikati told Palestinian President Abbas the clashes were a 'flagrant violation of Lebanese sovereignty'.
Moroccan joy as national team makes history at Women’s World Cup
Celebrations as the team beat Colombia - and make it through to the last 16 of the tournament.
At least 15 feared dead in bus crash in Mexico
Passenger bus crashes off the highway into a ravine in western Mexican state of Nayarit.
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon falls 66 percent in July
Figures come as Brazil prepares to host summit with leaders of Amazonian countries to discuss rainforest protection.
Ukraine keeps up Russia pressure as drone raids intensify psychological war
Suspected Ukrainian attacks inside Russia this week have deepened insecurity building up since Kremlin assault in May.
ISIL confirms death of leader Abu Hussein al-Qurashi, names successor
Turkey had announced that it had killed the ISIL leader in April.
Middle East Roundup: Quran burnings lead to protests around the world
Killings in a Palestinian refugee camp and Lebanon’s wanted bank governor steps down – here’s the Middle East this week.
Benin says Niger oil pipeline not impacted by regional sanctions over coup
On Sunday, the regional bloc had imposed severe sanctions on Niger after last week's overthrow of President Bazoum.