Lost & found: US mulls mandatory airline refunds for delayed bags
The proposal will require refunds if airlines fail to deliver a bag within 12 hours of a passenger's US flight landing.
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More dead, including a child, found in ruins of Florida collapse
List of missing and feared dead reduced to 128 after some found safe and duplicate names removed, Miami-Dade mayor says.
What would the collapse of Lebanon’s army mean?
Lebanon's army chief Joseph Aoun has warned the armed forces might collapse if not financially supported.
Rapper Cashh Was Deported From The UK Seven Years Ago. Now He’s Back With “Return Of The Man.”
“It was a crazy experience, but it’s one that I know — in order to move forward in my life — I needed.”
EU border guards sent to Lithuania amid Belarus migrant crisis
A record number of migrants and refugees are entering Lithuania from Belarus as tensions between Brussels, Minsk simmer.
Does working from home boost productivity? Sometimes
Bank of England staff reviewed academic research on the issue and shared some surprising findings.
Xi vs Biden, petrol prices in Lebanon, and Nigerian bank workers
We round up the numbers from the week’s top economic stories to keep you up to date.
As tension prevails, relatives mourn Eswatini crackdown victims
Africa's last absolute monarchy has for days been rocked by the largest pro-democracy protests in years.
Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted Houthi drone from Yemen
Drone, heading towards the southwest Khamis Mushait region, was shot down by Saudi air defence, coalition said.
Millions in India’s northern states sizzle in severe heatwave
Heatwave pushes temperature to a nine-year high in New Delhi as monsoon rains run behind schedule.
UK Labour Party wins election reprieve in northern England
Victory in Batley and Spen by-election eases pressure on Labour leader Keir Starmer as he seeks to rebuild the party.
Pakistan’s Khan backs China on Uighurs, praises one-party system
Imran Khan repeats support for Chinese government with regard to its policies in Muslim-majority Xinjiang province.
Hong Kong police officer was stabbed by ‘lone wolf’ attacker
Police said the man stabbed himself in the chest and later died of his wounds after injuring officer.
Israeli air raids target Gaza for third time since May ceasefire
No casualties reported in attack that Israel has said was in response to launching of 'incendiary balloons' from Gaza.
US forces leave Afghanistan’s Bagram airbase after 20 years
Withdrawal a clear indication that the last of 2,500-3,500 US troops have left Afghanistan or are nearing a departure.
India COVID death toll crosses 400,000 – half died in second wave
Last 100,000 deaths added in 39 days, according to Reuters, though experts say India may have undercounted fatalities.
Australia tightens border further to curb virus outbreak
Only 3,000 people will be allowed to enter Australia each week and arrivals must undergo mandatory two weeks quarantine.
US attorney general freezes all federal executions
President Joe Biden, a Democrat, pledged during his campaign to support an end the death penalty.
In its 100 years, who has China’s Communist Party purged?
Political purges are a feature of CCP's long history. Here are the stories of prominent insiders who fell from grace.
Rosebery mine: Protests in Australia over MMG waste storage plan
Conservationists stage blockades, tree sits in protest at plans for a mining waste facility in Tasmania's forests.