Colombia’s ‘ghost towns’ threatened by new wave of violence
Fighters forced many out of Colombian rural towns 21 years ago, those who returned fear it might happen again.
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Cuba’s president slams social media ‘hatred’ after protests
Thousands take part in pro-government rallies across Cuba on Saturday after largest anti-government protests in decades.
Fears a new COVID wave could overwhelm Lebanon’s health system
The number of new daily cases surpasses 500 for the first time since May amid concerns over spread of the Delta variant.
Unstable weather to fuel Oregon blaze that is now larger than NYC
The Bootleg Fire in southern Oregon is now 976 square kilometres and largely uncontained, authorities say.
‘The town has been destroyed’: Germany deals with flood aftermath
Western Germany is cleaning up the worst natural disaster to hit the country in almost 60 years.
Cuba president rejects coverage of unrest as a ‘lie’
Days after anti-government demonstrations, President Diaz-Canel says 'what the world is seeing of Cuba is a lie'.
Biden promises to appeal DACA ruling, urges Congress to act
Joe Biden calls on Congress to 'ensure a permanent solution' by granting path to citizenship for young immigrants.
UK health minister Sajid Javid tests positive for COVID-19
Sajid Javid tests positive for COVID-19 as the government prepares to lift most pandemic restrictions in England.
President Bashar al-Assad sworn in for 4th term in war-hit Syria
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was sworn in after elections in May, described by the opposition as illegitimate.
Pilgrims arrive in Mecca for second Hajj during COVID pandemic
This year's hajj will see only 60,000 fully vaccinated residents in Saudi Arabia take part in the five-day ritual.
‘We lost everything’: Despair grows in South Africa after unrest
Community members left reeling after days of violence and looting caused rampant destruction and more than 200 deaths.
High-stakes talks between Afghan gov’t, Taliban as fighting rages
Negotiators for Afghan gov't and Taliban meeting in Doha as violence in the country escalates amid US troop exit.
Tunisia reports highest COVID death toll since start of pandemic
Authorities record 205 new deaths as hospitals struggle with lack of oxygen supplies and vaccinations remain low.
Biden to host Iraqi PM al-Kadhimi at White House
July 26 meeting to take place amid discussions over US troop exit, concerns about attacks against US targets in Iraq.
Sydney tightens lockdown as Australia’s COVID-19 cases rise
Building sites shut as authorities ban non-essential retail, threaten fines for employers who make staff work in person.
Thailand bans gatherings as COVID cases, deaths hit new record
New infections cross the 10,000 threshold while 141 new deaths were reported by the country's health officials.
Olympic village tests first COVID case days before Tokyo Games
Chief organiser of the 2020 Games says officials are 'doing everything' to prevent outbreaks ahead of the sporting event
US sanctions Chinese officials over Hong Kong democracy crackdown
Latest move in response to China clampdown seen as symbolic as business community still wants market access.
75 children killed, 1,000 detained since Myanmar coup: UN experts
UN agency says children exposed to indiscriminate violence, random shootings and arbitrary arrests by the military.
Biden: Social media ‘killing people’ with COVID misinformation
Misinformation about the virus and vaccines has spread on platforms including Facebook and Twitter.