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In the last five years, California has experienced the largest and most destructive fires in state history.
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NASA’s most powerful rocket ever set for second Moon attempt
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to gather near the Kennedy Space Center in Florida to witness the launch.
At least 19 civilians killed in al-Shabab attack in Somalia
Al-Qaeda-linked fighters also destroyed trucks laden with food aid in the deadly assault in Hiran region.
‘Friendly ties’: Myanmar’s top general to visit Russia
Military leader Min Aung Hlaing will hold talks with Russian officials to 'further cement cooperation'.
Fog of war: Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russian forces
Both sides have claimed victories in the initial days of what Ukrainians called a potential turning point in the war.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 192
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 192nd day, we take a look at the main developments.
Russia to bury Gorbachev, darling of the West, but without Putin
In power between 1985 and 1991, Mikhail Gorbachev sought to transform the Soviet Union with democratic reforms.
Eight dead, 37 rescued after attempt to cross Rio Grande to US
The International Organization for Migration points to rising fatalities as more people attempt to enter US from Mexico.
Eight police officers killed in Colombia explosives attack
Attack is the deadliest on security forces since President Gustavo Petro took office promising to restore peace.
US approves potential $1.1bn weapons sale to Taiwan
Potential sale of anti-ship and air-to-air missiles to Taiwan comes amid heightened tensions between US and China.
Argentina: Demonstrators rally for VP after assassination attempt
Thousands demonstrate in Buenos Aires hours after Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner survived gun attack outside her home.
UK Conservatives finish voting for new PM, Truss likely to win
Truss is widely expected to be named the winner next week and succeed Boris Johnson as the UK's next leader.
Russia’s Gazprom keeps gas pipeline to Germany turned off
Energy giant says it cannot restart gas deliveries after finding faults in Nord Stream 1 pipeline during maintenance.
Sri Lanka’s Gotabaya Rajapaksa returns weeks after fleeing island
Rajapaksa quit as president in July after protesters angry over the economic crisis stormed his office and residence.
NASA aims to launch new Artemis Moon rocket on Saturday
Fuel leaks and a bad engine sensor foiled Monday's attempt, managers say they have now addressed the problems.
White House vows to tackle sexual assault in military amid rise
Pentagon survey released this week finds reported sexual assault cases in US military increased by 13 percent in 2021.
Gunmen kill dozens in Ethiopia’s Oromia region: Report
Witnesses say at least 42 people have been killed as clashes between the Oromo and Amhara groups escalate.
Unsealed documents reveal new details from search of Trump’s home
The FBI says it seized empty folders with classified banners and top secret documents from Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate.
Thousands in Iraq demand regime change after Shia factions clash
Protesters affiliated to 2019 protest movement demand political change after deadly clashes between main Shia factions.
‘Completely new’ COVID strains possible in winter: EU drug agency
Existing vaccines and adaptive ones should protect people from serious illness and death, the EU agency says.