Australian teenager Yusuf Zahab dies in Syrian prison
Yusuf Zahab, who was taken to Syria when he was 11, died in Kurdish-held prison months after pleading for help.
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Photos: Firefighters, soldiers battle Morocco’s forest blazes
Blazes in Morocco ripped through northern areas of Larache, Ouazzane, Taza and Tetouane.
India legislators vote for president, tribal woman likely to win
Droupadi Murmu's win is a formality as Modi's BJP controls enough seats in federal and state legislatures.
North Korea says nearing end of COVID crisis
Isolated North's claim comes as Asian neighbours are battling a new wave of infections driven by Omicron subvariants.
Pakistan’s Imran Khan calls for early polls after Punjab victory
The Punjab state assembly vote is being seen as bellwether for national election that must be held by October next year.
Slain Honduran activist’s daughter seeks criminal probe
Berta Cáceres's daughter has alleged that Dutch state-run bank ignored signs of embezzlement, violating laws.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy fires security chief and general prosecutor
President Zelenskyy said he fired officials over many cases of collaboration with Russia among their agencies' members.
Uvalde school shooting report finds ‘systemic’ police failures
The report is the most complete account yet of the police response to the deadly shooting at the US school.
Funeral held for 4-year-old as Russia ramps up attacks on Ukraine
Liza Dmitrieva was killed alongside at least 23 other people in a Russian attack on Vinnytsia in central Ukraine.
Death toll from tribal clashes in Sudan soars to 65: Official
About 150 others have been wounded in the southern Blue Nile state since the clashes erupted a week ago.
At least nine killed in South Africa shootings: Police
Police say they are on the hunt for suspects following the shootings in Gauteng and Western Cape provinces.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 144
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 144th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Pope: Canada trip ‘pilgrimage of penance’ for Indigenous abuses
Pope Francis says he hopes upcoming trip will help communities affected by abusive residential schools to heal.
‘Iranophobia’: Day after Biden trip, Iran says US stoking tension
A day after Joe Biden wraps his first Middle East tour as president, Iran accuses the US of inciting regional tensions.
UAE arrests Khashoggi’s US lawyer on money laundering charges
Asim Ghafoor, who had represented the slain Saudi journalist, was arrested while transiting through Dubai airport.
Biden disputes Saudi minister’s account of meeting with MBS
Saudi foreign minister says he did not 'hear' US president tell crown prince he blamed him for Jamal Khashoggi's murder.
Photos: Wildfires rage as parts of Europe battle record heatwave
Wildfires in southwest France and Spain force thousands to be evacuated as blistering temperatures put region on alert.
Ukrainian cargo plane carrying weapons crashes in Greece
All eight crew members killed as plane carrying military goods en route from Serbia to Bangladesh crashes near Kavala.
Myanmar leader shops for support, weapons in Moscow
Myanmar generals invest in Russia relationship as much of the world gives them the cold shoulder.
UN decries rising death toll, rights violations in Haiti
The UN says at least 234 people were killed or injured in gang-related violence from July 8 to 12 in Port-au-Prince.