Russia claims 70 attackers killed in cross-border Belgorod raid
Anti-Kremlin groups, the Freedom of Russia Legion and Russian Volunteer Corps, claim responsibility for the incursion.
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Malaysia seizes Swatch watches over ‘LGBT connotations’
Swiss watchmaker says authorities in Muslim majority country seized 164 LGBTQ pride-themed watches.
Traffickers switch to Myanmar after China erects border fence
The electrified metal fence, topped with razor wire and cameras, has prompted criminals to seek out new destinations.
Russia says Su-27 jet sent to prevent US planes violating border
Russia says fighter jet intercepted two US B-1B bombers flying over the Baltic Sea in international airspace.
Illinois probe reveals rampant sexual abuse in Catholic Church
The report names 451 clerics and religious brothers with substantiated claims of sexual abuse against them in the US.
Timeline: Key events since fall of Indonesia’s Soeharto
An economic crisis as well as mass protests brought down Indonesia's longtime leader and brought new freedoms.
Canada didn’t ignore election interference intelligence: Report
A report by a special rapporteur has been met with anger from Canadian conservatives who are pushing for public inquiry.
Student accused of setting deadly girls’ dormitory fire in Guyana
Sunday's late-night inferno killed 19 people, many of whom were Indigenous students from rural parts of the country.
JP Morgan says US Virgin Islands harboured Jeffrey Epstein
It said the disgraced financier had 'quid pro quo' relationship with the US Virgin Islands's highest-ranking officials.
‘Here to stay’: TikTok CEO defiant in face of bans
Shou Chew says app will 'never provide' user data to Chinese gov't and vows to fight ban in US state.
Trump criminal trial over hush money payment to start next March
Criminal trial over alleged hush money payments is set to take place amid the Republican presidential primary season.
Journalist Imran Riaz Khan still missing in Pakistan
Since his arrest at Sialkot airport, neither his family nor police appear to know the commentator's whereabouts.
Russia extends WSJ reporter’s detention until August
A Russian court ordered journalist Gershkovich to be held until August 30, while US officials call for his release.
Eritrean refugees caught between crisis at home, Sudan conflict
Some Eritreans are reportedly missing in Sudan, raising fears of kidnappings by Eritrean authorities or traffickers.
Man arrested after crashing truck into barrier near White House
Driver faces multiple charges including threatening to kill, kidnap or inflict harm on a president, assault with deadly
US island territory of Guam braces for incoming typhoon
Shelters in the US territory are beginning to fill in anticipation of a powerful storm named Typhoon Mawar.
Fighter jets and artillery fire mark first day of Sudan ceasefire
A weeklong ceasefire designed to allow the delivery of aid is at stake as residents report ongoing fighting.
Najwa, a Palestinian woman paralysed in Israel’s assault on Gaza
She was the sole breadwinner for her family of seven until an Israeli bomb blew her off the roof of her house.
Top US health official warns of social media’s risk to children
US surgeon general calls for tighter regulations and greater research on minors' use of social media websites.
Middle East countries face extreme heat risk, study finds
Research suggests several countries may have entire populations exposed to extreme temperatures due to climate change.