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Botswana’s former President Festus Mogae dies aged 86
The former leader won praise for good governance and the fight against HIV/AIDS in the southern African nation.
Iran war day 70: US, Iran trade fire in Hormuz amid ceasefire tensions
Iran accuses US of breaching ceasefire near Hormuz as CENTCOM says forces responded to Iranian attacks.
‘A calamity’: Why is a record heatwave sweeping South Asia?
Countries including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh have experienced temperatures soaring well above seasonal averages.
Oil prices jump as US, Iran trade fire in Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude rises amid clashes in critical waterway.
Seafarers trapped in limbo as US and Iran clash in Strait of Hormuz
Some 20,000 seafarers are stranded in the Gulf amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran war live: UAE says intercepted attacks after Iran, US trade blows
Iran says US violated ceasefire by targeting vessels, ports, but Trump insists ceasefire still in effect.
US trade court rules against Trump’s 10 percent global tariffs
The court ruled in favour of small businesses that challenged the tariffs that took place in February.
Tennessee approves new congressional map in latest redistricting flurry
Republicans pass new map ahead of midterms after US Supreme Court weakened Voting Rights Act restrictions.
Iran says it attacked US Navy ships after they targeted Iranian tanker
US military says it intercepted and responded to 'unprovoked' Iranian attack, stressing that it doesn't seek escalation.
Trump sets July 4 deadline for EU tariff hike decision
Trump claimed he had a 'great call' European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen about the looming tariffs.
Senators press US military on Israel’s displacement campaign in Lebanon
In letter to CENTCOM commander, 12 Democrats raise questions about possible US role in Israel's 'mass evacuation zones'.
Armed fighters kill at least 30 people in attacks in central Mali
Several sources tell Reuters and AFP the al-Qaeda-affiliated assailants hit two villages in Mopti region on Wednesday.
Palestinians expose torture and sexual violence in Israeli detention
Palestinian detainees and rights groups share disturbing accounts of rape, sexual violence and physical abuse.
What is China’s anti-sanctions law and how does it work?
Beijing's order blocking US sanctions on five oil refineries marks first invocation of 2021 law.
Rubio arrives at Vatican to meet Pope Leo amid Trump attacks
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin says the meeting was requested by the US.
French warship moves towards Hormuz for possible defensive mission
Iran says it is reviewing a US proposal that Donald Trump says could bring the war to an end.
The Gaza journalist killed on the day his daughter was born
Sana's first birthday is shadowed by loss; her father Yahya was killed in an Israeli attack hours after her birth.
Iran war day 69: Tehran ‘reviewing’ US proposals; Israel bombs Beirut
Trump says US-Iran talks are progressing as Tehran reviews a US proposal delivered through Pakistan.
Aid cuts, drought and conflict leave Somalis desperate
Drought, conflict and aid cuts push Somalis into hunger as Kismayo IDP camps struggle to cope with the crisis.