Prigozhin plane crash: What we know over a week after Wagner chief’s death
Different theories abound as to why the jet of the Russian mercenary chief crashed, killing 10 people.
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Where do the items in the British Museum come from?
The British Museum houses a collection of about eight million historical and cultural artefacts from around the world.
Ukraine’s months-long counteroffensive at the crossroads
Ukraine's troops appear to be nearing a breakthrough, slowly edging south in the Zaporizhia region.
Thailand’s ex-PM Thaksin has submitted request for royal pardon
The request was submitted by Thaksin's family, caretaker justice minister was quoted as saying in media reports.
Mexico opposition picks Xochitl Galvez as presidential candidate
Galvez is seen by many as best placed to challenge AMLO's left-wing National Regeneration Movement in 2024 race.
What has India’s Adani Group now been accused of?
Reporters network says it has documents backing allegations that Adani used offshore tax havens to drive up share price.
Israeli soldier killed in car ramming attack by Palestinian
A Palestinian truck driver, 41, rammed his vehicle into Israeli soldiers at a checkpoint and was later 'neutralised'.
Photos: Rare super blue moon rises and lights up skies worldwide
The next blue supermoon is not until 2037. But another regular supermoon is on the horizon at the end of September.
‘Harvest is so bad’: Drought hits livelihood of Sri Lankan farmers
The southwest monsoon that farmers rely on for summer harvest was scanty this year due to the El Nino weather pattern.
China issues highest warning for Typhoon Saola as it nears coastline
At least 121 passenger trains are suspending service, and people are being warned to stay away from the coastline.
US approves military aid for Taiwan under programme for sovereign states
The move is likely to anger Beijing, which claims the self-ruled island as its own territory.
More than 70 killed in fire in South Africa’s Johannesburg
Emergency services say death toll may rise as blaze guts multistorey building in central business district.
Speeding train kills 5 rail workers in northern Italy accident: Reports
Local media reported that the train was travelling about 160km/h when five rail workers were killed in the Turin area.
Russia vetoes UN resolution to extend sanctions, monitoring in Mali
Western powers accuse Moscow of retaliating against UN experts who implicated Russia's Wagner mercenaries in Mali abuses
Malaysia rejects new China map claiming entire South China Sea
Government says 'complex' dispute needs to be resolved through dialogue and urges swift agreement on code of conduct.
Ukraine investigates corruption in medical exemptions from military duty
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy says bribes of between $3,000 and $15,000 paid for medical exemptions from military duty.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 554
As the war enters its 554th day, these are the main developments.
Former New York Mayor Giuliani found liable in election defamation case
Two election workers in Georgia have said Giuliani falsely accused them of fraud during the 2020 presidential election.
Ukraine says 6 personnel killed in incident involving two helicopters
Six servicemen killed onboard two Mi-8 helicopters while on a mission in Russian-held territory near Bakhmut: Reports.
North Korea simulates ‘tactical nuclear strike’ on South Korea
Pyongyang says its latest launch is response to US-South Korean military drills that included deployment of B1-B bomber.