Grief grips South African town after gruesome vigilante killings
Families of Black people killed in racial violence during unrest in Phoenix, South Africa are demanding justice.
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Federal judge leaves US evictions moratorium in place
The judge believes the moratorium is illegal but argued her 'hands are tied' by a previous ruling by a higher court.
US announces new Iran sanctions, targeting Omani ‘broker’
Sanctions come as talks stall between the Biden administration and Iran on restoring the 2015 nuclear deal.
Israeli forces attack worshippers at Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron
Palestinians performed the Friday prayer in front of the mosque to protest against an Israeli construction plan.
Plans for talks to end Venezuela political impasse hit snag
Plan to sign a framework agreement to start talks hit a snag when Maduro camp rejected Guaido US envoy, say sources.
Russia tells BBC journalist to go home in row with UK
Russia's state TV says move a response to London's refusal to renew or issue visas to Russian journalists in Britain.
‘COVID-zero’ China, jobs galore, and a woman rises as Cuomo falls
We gather the numbers to know from the week’s biggest economic news stories so you can impress your friends.
Algerians decry lack of government support as wildfires rage
At least 69 people, including 28 military personnel, lost their lives in Algeria this week due to devastating wildfires.
New Zealand loses Lord of the Rings as Amazon moves filming to UK
Amazon is spending at least $465m on Season One of its Rings series, making it one of the most expensive in history.
UK mass shooting suspect named as debate over ‘terrorism’ simmers
Jake Davison, who described himself as an 'incel', killed five people in a rare mass shooting, including a young girl.
France to boycott UN anti-racism conference
Macron joins list of countries to boycott event, saying decision due to 'anti-Semitic statements' at previous editions.
Malaysian PM seeks opposition backing in U-turn to stay in power
Muhyiddin admits for first time he does not have a majority, promises political reforms as he seeks opposition support.
Is China’s port closure a canary in a COVID mine?
Fears are growing the fast-spreading Delta variant could trigger a repeat of last year's shipping nightmares.
Zapatistas ‘invade’ Madrid to mark Spanish conquest anniversary
Rebels hold a defiant commemoration in the Spanish capital to say they are 'still here resisting'.
Taliban captures Afghan commander Ismail Khan after fall of Herat
The 'Lion of Herat' returned to the front lines in western city last month amid the growing threat from the Taliban.
Attack kills eight Egyptian troops in Sinai
Armed group ISIL claims responsibility for the attack in a statement on an ISIL-affiliated website.
‘The money we get will not compensate for my infertility’
The Czech state has agreed to reparations for some victims of forced sterilisation, but does the move go far enough?
Blocked by Twitter for political reasons: India’s Rahul Gandhi
India's main opposition leader slams firm for blocking tweet over alleged rape and murder of nine-year-old Dalit girl.
Explainer: What are the clashes in Syria’s Deraa about?
Fighting has escalated in recent days between government forces and rebels in the key southern province.
China cities declare rain ‘red alerts’ as flood death toll climbs
Torrential rain left 21 people dead and forced the evacuation of nearly 6,000 people in the province of Hubei.