Ukraine’s partisans won’t win war but can ‘wreak havoc’: Analysts
Rebels are stepping up their resistance movement amid Ukraine's counteroffensive in the south.
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Ireland slaps Instagram with record $400m fine over kids’ data
The fine is the second largest ever issued under European Union privacy laws.
Syria seizes hummus bowls made out of crushed Captagon pills
The amphetamine has become one of the most popular drugs in the Middle East, with trade valued at $5.7bn.
Russia says does not expect frosty UK ties to warm under Truss
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says 'that no changes for the better are expected' under the new UK prime minister.
More than 700 children have died in Somalia nutrition centres: UN
The Horn of Africa is on track for a fifth-consecutive failed rainy season and UNICEF has warned of a coming famine.
Israel recalls Morocco envoy over sexual abuse allegations
Israeli foreign ministry said it recalled its ambassador to Morocco over allegations of sexual abuse and corruption.
Chad’s heaviest rains in 30 years leads to ‘catastrophic’ floods
Across parts of West & Central Africa, increased rainfall in several countries has left vast areas submerged under flood
Infographic: How much of Europe’s energy comes from gas?
In 2021, one-third of Europe’s energy - used for generating electricity, transport and heating - came from burning gas.
Pakistan army slams ex-PM Imran Khan’s ‘defamatory’ remarks
Military says it is 'aghast' after Khan accuses government of trying to appoint a 'favourite' as the next army chief.
China registers hottest August since records began
The average temperature nationwide was 22.4C last month, exceeding the norm by 1.2C, state broadcaster CCTV reports.
Protests in Indonesia as anger grows over fuel price hike
Indonesian President Joko Widodo said he had little choice when announcing 30 percent increase to subsidised fuel price.
Solomon Islands rejects ‘inappropriate’ Australian election offer
Government accused Australia of interfering in domestic affairs by offering to fund the islands' 2023 elections.
Why you should care about the Greek wiretapping scandal
Greece’s national intelligence service surveilled an opposition figure, raising questions about privacy and democracy.
Israel’s shifting narratives on the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh
Israel has now concluded that it is 'highly possible' one of its soldiers killed Shireen Abu Akleh.
Kremlin says Putin attends military exercises with Chinese forces
The Vostok-2022 military exercises continue a series of war games involving Russian and Chinese forces in recent years.
Photos: Typhoon Hinnamnor batters South Korea
The most powerful typhoon to hit the country in years has left 66,000 homes without electricity and displaced thousands.
‘Human crisis’: Chicago seeks help as Texas buses over migrants
Chicago says about 125 asylum seekers, many of them families with small children, arrived from Texas so far.
Al Jazeera denounces Israeli probe findings in Abu Akleh killing
The network has decried Israel's attempt to 'evade criminal responsibility' for the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh.
Serbian PM says willing to compromise during first Kosovo visit
Compromise needed for 'normalisation of ties between Belgrade and Pristina', Ana Brnabic says.
Gas flows to Europe won’t resume until sanctions lifted: Russia
The Kremlin says Western sanctions caused the decision to stop gas flows down the Nord Stream pipeline.