US auditing Chinese involvement in cloud services, defence chief says
Pete Hegseth orders review after revelations Microsoft used Chinese contractors to manage sensitive cloud services.
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Australia, Canada, Philippine ships hold drills in tense South China Sea
Manila says exercise with Australia, Canada shows a 'commitment' to defence cooperation with 'like-minded nations'.
Chip giant Nvidia’s sales rise 56% in boost for AI boom
US chipmaker reports revenue of $46.74bn for second quarter, defying fears that AI may be overhyped.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,281
Here are the key events on day 1,281 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Argentinian President Javier Milei leaves rally after protesters throw rocks
The Milei government is weathering a bribery scandal as a pair of important elections approach in September and October.
Calls grow to release US teen Mohammed Ibrahim detained by Israel
Advocacy groups, lawmakers and family members urge Trump administration to push Israel to free 16-year-old Floridian.
Israel launches new operations in Syria after strike kills soldiers
Local sources report Israeli operation in Kiswa, where six soldiers killed by Israeli drones strikes a day before.
Court transfers Bolivian politician Luis Fernando Camacho to house arrest
Camacho, a prominent conservative, has been held in pretrial detention since 2022 over allegations of 'terrorism'.
Zelenskyy says aides to meet Trump team in New York on Friday
Ukrainian president says diplomacy to end Russian invasion intensifying as team visits Middle East, Europe and US.
Will a UN funding shortfall affect investigations into Israel’s crimes?
The independent UN body responsible for investigating Israel says it is short on money.
Grand jury declines to indict man for throwing sandwich at US agents
The decision to reject the Trump administration's charges points to scepticism about his heavy-handed approach.
Israeli official Alexandrovich skips US court hearing on child sex charges
Judge denies lawyer's claim that Israeli official could skip arraignment for child sex crime charges in Nevada.
Brazil mulls legal challenges to tariffs as impacts weigh on US consumers
Coffee and beef prices have already surged as tariffs on Brazil are expected to drive them higher.
UN says Gaza famine expanding, ten more die from hunger amid Israeli siege
Aid experts tell UN Security Council Gaza famine is 'manmade' as Israel seeks retraction from hunger monitoring system.
Iran says return of IAEA inspectors is not resumption of full cooperation
There is no final agreement between the IAEA and Iran yet, says Iranian foreign minister, but talks will continue.
After one of Russia’s deadliest attacks, Kyiv residents lose hope for help
A young pregnant woman, football-loving boy and 30 others were killed in the Ukrainian capital on July 31.
Denmark summons US diplomat over Greenland ‘influence’ attempts
US envoy summoned over intelligence reports that US citizens have been conducting covert influence operations.
At least 30 people killed in landslide as heavy rains batter northern India
Search and rescue operations are under way in response to a landslide near Vaishno Devi Temple in Katra area.
FEMA workers put on leave after letter criticising Trump administration
Employees expressed outrage over budget cuts, personnel decisions, other reforms enacted under President Donald Trump.
US raises India tariffs to 50 percent over Russian oil purchases
Washington's move to double tariffs on many Indian goods poses a huge risk to India's biggest export market.