White House recommends the FBI limit its usage of spy database
Officials advise limiting Section 702 searches to national security threats, amid bipartisan scrutiny of the database.
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Rain to bring brief respite to Phoenix after record heatwave scalds US city
Arizona's capital is grappling with sky-high temperatures, as neighbouring California contends with wildfires.
Photos: Extreme rain in Beijing after typhoon turns roads into rivers
At least two people were killed as floods swept through Beijing after Typhoon Doksuri dumped heavy rainfall on the city.
Gims cancels Tunisia performance to protest against treatment of refugees
The Congolese-French rapper has cancelled his appearance in Tunisia after hundreds of people were 'expelled to Libya'.
Deadly clashes between Palestinian groups in Lebanon camp for third day
At least nine people killed and dozens wounded as efforts to broker ceasefire at Ein el-Hilweh camp fail.
Lebanon’s new central bank head says reforms planned to deal with economy
Wassim Mansouri is to take over as interim chief of Lebanon's central bank after Riad Salameh steps down.
Senegal restricts internet as opposition leader formally charged
Internet services are being suspended as Ousmane Sonko is formally charged with fomenting insurrection.
‘Word of God’: Why Muslims are opposed to the burning of the Quran
The Quran is Islam's holy book, the primary source of guidance and law for Muslims across the world.
West African central bank cancels Niger $51m bond issuance due to sanctions
The cancellation is due to sanctions imposed on Sunday by the West African ECOWAS bloc after last week's coup in Niger.
Road to normalising ties with Saudi Arabia ‘still long’: Israeli official
Members of Israel's hard-right government have ruled out concessions to Palestinians as part of any deal with Riyadh.
Trump holds commanding lead over GOP rivals despite legal woes: Poll
Former US president has 54 percent support among likely Republican primary voters, New York Times/Siena poll finds.
South Korean dog meat farmers face growing push to ban industry
Dog meat consumption, a centuries-old practice, isn't explicitly prohibited or legalized in South Korea.
Niger coup makers say ousted govt ‘authorised French attack to free Bazoum’
Coup makers have warned against foreign attempts to extract detained President Bazoum, saying it would result in chaos.
Saudi Arabia eyes aviation expansion to get in on crucial tourism market
Making up for lost time, the kingdom is moving to challenge regional players, attract travellers and boost its income.
Mystery device on Australian beach identified as debris from Indian rocket
The barnacle-encrusted device, which is about the size of a small car, was found in mid-July.
Now a wanted man, Lebanon’s central bank head steps down
Amid accusations of fraud, a tarnished end to a governorship that started in 1993 at the request of the PM.
Supporters of Niger military government take to the streets
France has said anyone who attacks its nationals, army or diplomats in the country would see an immediate response.
China’s capital records heaviest rainfall of year as Doksuri tapers off
Beijing's 22 million people remain under a red alert for heavy rain as remnants of Typhoon Doksuri passes through city.
Saudi Arabia to host Ukraine peace talks, top official says
Ukrainian official says summit will discuss Kyiv's peace formula, which calls for departure of all Russian troops.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 523
These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 523rd day.