UK’s Supreme Court to hear Scottish independence case in October
The court will decide whether Scotland can hold a second referendum next year without Westminster's approval.
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What is the EU’s gas plan and does it have support of the bloc?
Bloc says rationing is necessary amid Russian 'blackmail' but some member states have rejected the proposal.
‘Everything is fine’: Kremlin dismisses Putin illness rumours
As speculation rises, Russia says 69-year-old is in good health as CIA chief sees no evidence to back up rumours.
Nepalese climber Sanu Sherpa sets record atop Pakistan mountain
Sherpa becomes the first person to climb the world's 14 tallest peaks twice after reaching top of Gasherbrum II.
Tunisian president’s backers say ‘yes’ to proposed constitution
Despite growing opposition, President Saied has retained supporters who will back him in Monday's constitutional vote.
Three people die during bull runs in Spain
Two men and a French tourist die after being struck by bulls during bull-running festival in Valencia, eastern Spain.
Turkey denies claims it attacked civilians in Iraq’s Duhok
FM Cavusoglu says reports blaming Turkey for the attack were attempts by the PKK to hinder counterterrorism operations.
Palestinians fear revenge attacks after settler outposts removal
Thousands of Israeli settlers camped overnight across the occupied West Bank, as part of a plan to set up new outposts.
What is next for Italy after Prime Minister Draghi’s resignation?
The collapse of Draghi's government opens the way for early elections in autumn.
Tesla reports smaller than expected profit drop on price hikes
It also converted about 75 percent of its Bitcoin purchases into fiat currency to increase liquidity.
Wickremesinghe sworn in as Sri Lankan president amid protests
Six-time prime minister and veteran politician an unpopular choice among protesters who forced his predecessor out.
An An, world’s oldest male panda in captivity, dies at 35
The giant panda was a gift from the Chinese government to Hong Kong in 1999, and was kept at a theme park.
Ukraine war quagmire prompting China rethink on Taiwan: CIA chief
Bill Burns says Beijing likely to reconsider timing of any invasion amid Russia's 'unsettling' war on Ukraine.
Questions over Sydney sprawl as Australia cleans up after floods
Experts say city's expansion has put more people at risk because homes are being built on flood-prone land.
Ukraine’s first lady makes impassioned plea for more US arms
Olena Zelenska appeals to US Congress for air defence systems as Ukraine faces onslaught of Russian strikes.
Trump-backed election denier wins Maryland GOP governor primary
Democrats hope nomination of Dan Cox, whom they describe as 'too extreme', will help them in Democratic-leaning state.
US Senate introduces bills to safeguard future elections
Legislation would address threats to the electoral process but does not have enough votes to overcome the filibuster.
Italian PM Draghi wins confidence vote but unity gov’t in tatters
The rapid unravelling of Draghi's 17-month-old coalition could prompt President Mattarella to dissolve parliament.
‘He’s not our president’: Protesters reject new Sri Lankan leader
Protesters hit the streets as parliament elects Ranil Wickremesinghe as the crisis-hit country's new president.
US calls Mexico’s energy policies ‘unfair’; seeks talks
Mexico's policies have largely cut off US investment in the country's clean energy infrastructure, a US official said.