US: Biden to visit Kentucky, state battered by floods and heat
US President Joe Biden will travel to Kentucky on August 8 to meet with officials and families hit by disaster.
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Canada’s unemployment falls for 2nd month as labour force shrinks
While more than 30,000 positions were shed, Canada's unemployment rate is still at a record low of 4.9 percent.
Lightning strike kills two, injures two others near White House
White House says it is 'saddened by the tragic loss' after fatal incident at Lafayette Park during a thunderstorm.
Texas and Arizona bus thousands of migrants to US capital
The move by Republican governors protesting Biden’s US border policies has been dismissed by some as 'political stunt'.
‘Before Bucha in Ukraine, there was Abkhazia in Georgia’
Thirty years after the war in Georgia’s breakaway territory of Abkhazia, victims are still waiting for justice.
US job growth surges, cooling recession fears
The high job growth means that the Federal Reserve is likely to continue to increase rates.
Israel hits Gaza with air attacks as tensions escalate
At least nine people killed - including an Islamic Jihad commander and a young girl - and 55 wounded in the raids.
What will be the future of the Thames Estuary settlements?
Residents of Eastchurch fear rising sea levels and flooding risk after a landslide caused a family to lose their home.
Thousands of al-Sadr supporters gather for mass prayer in Baghdad
Worshippers converge on a vast square inside Baghdad's Green Zone, home to government and diplomatic buildings.
Greece’s intelligence boss quits amid phone surveillance scandal
Panagiotis Kontoleon quits 'following mistaken actions found during lawful wiretapping procedures', PM's office says.
Brittney Griner Has Been Sentenced To 9 Years In A Russian Prison On Drug Charges
The WNBA player and two-time Olympic gold medalist made an emotional plea for leniency, saying she had made an "honest mistake."
Senegal: Governing coalition loses legislative majority
The opposition, which saw elections as a chance to check Macky Sall’s third-term aspirations, is without a majority too.
Families demand justice two years on from Beirut port blast
Thousands gather in Lebanon's capital to commemorate two years since a deadly port explosion, demanding accountability.
US: Monkeypox declared a public health emergency
More than 6,600 cases have been detected in the US as the Biden administration faces scrutiny on vaccine distribution.
Florida’s DeSantis suspends state prosecutor over abortion law
Andrew Warren, an elected Democratic state attorney, had pledged not to enforce the US state's 15-week abortion ban.
Mob attacks illegal miners after rapes shock South Africa
Residents in Krugersdorp take to the streets after eight women were raped in an attack blamed on illegal miners.
Is China preparing to invade Taiwan? Key questions answered
Tensions are rising after China launches biggest-ever drills in the Taiwan Strait following Nancy Pelosi's Taipei visit.
UAE voices support for ‘China’s sovereignty’
UAE stresses importance of 'One-China' principle and says it is concerned about the effect of 'provocative visits'.
Former governor of Puerto Rico arrested on corruption charges
Wanda Vazquez is charged with conspiracy, federal programmes bribery and honest services wire fraud, officials say.
Ukrainian army’s residential bases endangering civilians: Amnesty
Right group says Kyiv's forces have taken up positions in hospitals and schools, turning them into 'military targets'.