Ruto edges ahead in Kenya’s presidential race: Early results
Kenya remains on tenterhooks as partial official results show deputy president ahead in the presidential race.
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Several Israelis wounded in attack on Jerusalem bus
Israeli police arrest suspected gunman after a shooting attack on a bus in Jerusalem's Old City.
Mali PM Choguel Maiga placed on ‘forced rest’ by doctor
Maiga is suffering from exhaustion after working for 14 months without break, his office says.
Ukraine targeting Russians ‘shooting at, or from nuclear plant’
President Zelenskyy says Ukraine is targeting Russian soldiers who shoot at the Zaporizhzhia plant, or use it as cover.
Sri Lanka says controversial Chinese ship can dock in its port
Sri Lanka confirms the Yuan Wang 5 ship will arrive next week, despite concerns raised by neighbouring India.
Salman Rushdie attack: Suspect charged with attempted murder
Hadi Matar, 24, is accused of attacking the author at event in New York state and is being held without bond.
Mar-a-Lago, a security ‘nightmare’ that housed classified records
Classified US government documents were seized from Donald Trump's sprawling Mar-a-Lago retreat in Florida.
Iran, Lebanon reaction to Salman Rushdie attack
Some offered praise for the assault targeting a writer they believe tarnished the Islamic faith with his 1988 book.
Taliban disperses Afghan women’s march for ‘work and freedom’
Demonstrators carrying a banner that read 'August 15 is a black day' demanded rights to work, political participation.
Kenya gets historic number of female governors from August 9 vote
The rise in female governors from Tuesday's vote is a small but significant improvement over 2017.
Europe’s heatwaves, droughts put focus on climate change risks
Italy, Spain, Germany, Portugal, France, the Netherlands and the UK are enduring severe droughts this summer.
Japanese minister visits Yasukuni shrine for war dead: Report
Yasukuni shrine for war dead is seen in China and South Korea as a symbol of Japan's former military aggression.
US to conduct ‘air and maritime transits’ in Taiwan Strait
White House says US's 'freedom of navigation' transits will reflect its response to China's 'provocative' behaviour.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 171
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 171st day, we take a look at the main developments.
Colombia’s Petro replaces security chiefs in human rights push
In July, criminal groups staged almost 90 attacks on the police and military, killing 13 police officers, monitor says.
Salman Rushdie attack: What we know so far
Author Rushdie is on ventilator and could lose an eye following a stabbing attack at a literary event in New York state.
Displaced by partition, she visited Pakistan home after 75 years
Reena Chhibber Varma, undeterred by age and ailments, embarked on a journey that many thought was impossible.
US lawyer released after UAE money laundering conviction
Asim Ghafoor, a prominent civil rights lawyer, was arrested while he was in transit through Dubai airport last month.
What’s going on in Hong Kong’s courts?
Thousands have been arrested over the 2019 protests, and more than 1,000 trials are currently under way.
US Congress passes spending bill in win for Biden administration
The bill has breathed life into the Democratic Party's ambitions to retain control of Congress in upcoming elections.