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'.
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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.
Israeli blockade on Gaza eases, but residents are not hopeful
Although Israel lifted some restrictions, economic analysts say the moves will not lead to real development.
US marks 20th anniversary of 9/11
President Joe Biden said the United States must come together and lead the world by example.
Tunisia president indicates plans to amend constitution
Kais Saied says 2014 charter is 'not eternal' and can be amended within existing constitutional means.
Japan, Vietnam sign defence transfer deal amid China worries
Tokyo says new deal elevates Japan-Vietnam defence partnership to a 'new level'.
Japan’s vaccines minister leads poll on LDP leadership race
Poll by Nikkei and TV Tokyo shows Taro Kono leading opinion poll on who should succeed Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga.
FBI releases newly declassified record on September 11 attacks
Document offers no evidence the Saudi government was complicit in the September 11, 2001 attacks.
Iraq’s Erbil airport targeted in drone attack: Kurdish officials
No reports of casualties in attack on airport in northern Iraq, which serves as base for US-led coalition forces.
Haiti PM rejects ‘diversionary tactics’ in Moise killing probe
Ariel Henry was asked to come in for questioning next week as part of investigation into president's July assassination.
Venice Film Festival: L’Evenement wins Golden Lion
Drama wowed viewers with portrayal of woman desperate to arrange termination in 1960s, when it could mean jail or death.
Canada election: Experts urge ‘bolder’ action amid climate crisis
Nearly a fifth of Canadians say climate change is top election issue. Are political parties taking it seriously enough?
Uncertainty in Guinea after military coup removes Alpha Conde
The coup leaders have promised a government of national unity to lead transition to civilian rule, but questions remain.