Macron’s ex-bodyguard goes on trial over May Day assaults
Alexandre Benalla, 30, risks up to seven years in prison and 100,000 euros ($118,000) in fines if found guilty.
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Israeli PM Bennett visits Egypt on invitation of el-Sisi
First official trip by an Israeli PM to Egypt for a decade comes amid an uptick of Israeli violence in Palestine.
Environmental threats ‘greatest challenge to human rights’: UN
UN rights chief warns of the worsening ecological situation across the globe that must be urgently addressed.
From dropout to fintech disruptor: Zerodha’s Nikhil Kamath
Nikhil Kamath, co-founder of India's largest trading platform, says the stock market is 'very evidently a bubble'.
Gunmen attack Nigerian prison; 240 inmates freed
Authorities appealed to the public to provide intelligence that will assist in recapturing the escapees.
Argentina primary results spell trouble for ruling party
The vote, seen as a preview of November midterm elections, saw support wane for the government.
Oil sector in balance as Norway votes
Polls suggest a clear majority is emerging to unseat Prime Minister Erna Solberg's centre-right government.
Spain deploys military against wildfire, evacuates 2,500
Wildfires are common in southern Europe during the summer months, but this year has seen an exceptional number.
Infographic: How many Palestinians are imprisoned by Israel?
Israel holds some 4,650 Palestinians, including 200 children, 40 women, and 520 administrative detainees, in prisons.
Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi skips hearing after feeling unwell
Deposed Myanmar leader is being tried on charges of flouting pandemic rules and illegally importing walkie-talkies.
UN to distribute cash aid to Gaza families, envoy says
Nearly 100,000 beneficiaries will begin to receive cash aid on Monday, UN Middle East envoy says.
Pope calls for openness after meeting Hungary’s Orban
Tens of thousands turn out in Budapest to hear Pope Francis, who called for his audience to be 'open' and 'considerate'.
Villagers flee homes as Spanish wildfire blazes for fifth day
Spain sends in a military unit to help tackle blazes raging close to a Costa del Sol resort.
Qatar foreign minister in Afghanistan in first high-level visit
Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani is highest-level foreign official to visit Afghanistan since the Taliban took power.
Will California Gov Gavin Newsom be kicked out in recall vote?
Polls show Newsom will likely stay in office, but the recall has emboldened Republicans.
Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo announces French presidential bid
The 62-year-old daughter of Spanish immigrants is the hot favourite to win the nomination of the Socialist party.
IAEA and Iran reach agreement to avert nuclear deal crisis
Iran and the UN's nuclear agency reached an agreement on Sunday and said talks will continue later this month.
Iran training Middle East fighters to fly drones: Israel
Benny Gantz says Tehran is using an airbase to train 'operatives from Yemen, Iraq, Syria and Lebanon' to fly UAVs.
Taliban says women can study in gender-segregated universities
However, women will be required to wear head coverings and the curriculum is under review, Afghanistan's new rulers say.
Two Ukraine soldiers die in clashes with separatists
The Ukrainian army is locked in a conflict with breakaway fighters in Donetsk and Lugansk.