IMF approves much-awaited $3bn bailout for Pakistan
IMF approves release of funds over nine months to support Pakistan's economic stabilisation programme.
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Huw Edwards named as BBC presenter in explicit photo scandal
Edwards's wife says her husband is suffering from mental health issues as police conclude no crime was committed.
Roadside bombings in Mexico kill six people in ‘act of terror’
Jalisco Governor Enrique Alfaro blames drug-trafficking groups for placing explosives as a 'trap' for police officers.
Black refugees remain trapped along border between Tunisia, Libya
Tunisia claims to have evacuated groups of refugees it had expelled to its border, but many remain.
In northern Syria, displaced blame Russia for end to vital aid
UN Security Council unable to agree on extension to cross-border aid to opposition areas, which expired on Monday.
NATO didn’t ‘create incentive’ for Putin to stop Ukraine war
As the NATO summit in Lithuania wraps up, analysts say its declaration has fallen short and dashed Kyiv’s hopes.
Analysis: Ukraine rolls back 6 months of Russian gains in 5 weeks
Assessment of Ukraine’s counteroffensive suggests it has retaken 253sq km (98sq miles) of its territory since June.
Microsoft says China-linked hackers accessed government emails
China rejects allegations that its hackers targeted Western accounts, accusing the US of spreading 'disinformation'.
Stellar birth: Webb Space Telescope captures baby star close-up
Telescope, used to study the formation of the first stars and galaxies. marks its first anniversary with a new image.
Mitsotakis, Erdogan hail ‘positive climate’ in Greece-Turkey ties
After decades of dispute over energy resources, the two recently re-elected leaders agreed to a positive climate.
Palestinian leader Abbas visits Jenin camp after Israeli raid
President visits days after mourners' anger forces three of his senior officials to leave a funeral for those killed.
Bank of Canada hikes interest rates to 22-year high
The second increase in as many months comes on the back of persistent inflation and excess consumer spending.
Israeli fire said to wound Hezbollah members on Lebanon border
Lebanese sources say three Hezbollah members injured; Israeli military says group approached border fence, was repelled.
How does a country join NATO?
World’s most powerful military alliance has 31 members. Sweden is poised to make it 32, and Ukraine wants in as well.
Settler faces ‘terrorism’ charges over West Bank mosque vandalism
Israelis are rarely punished for crimes committed against Palestinians, particularly in the occupied West Bank.
Surovikin: Russian general missing since Wagner mutiny ‘resting’
Surovikin was last seen in a video urging Wagner Group fighters to halt their mutiny last month.
EU Parliament passes law to restore degraded natural ecosystems
The new law will require EU countries to introduce measures restoring nature on a fifth of their land and sea by 2030.
Kenyan police tear-gas protesters in latest row over tax hikes
Rallies, the second in a week, held after bill raising taxes in highly indebted Kenya signed into law by President Ruto.
‘Very dangerous’: Russia slams G7 security assurances to Ukraine
G7 countries have announced security assurances to Ukraine to deter future Russian attacks, a move decried by Moscow.
Fighters kill four soldiers at southern Pakistani army base
Five soldiers were critically wounded and at least three attackers were killed, the army said.