Colombia: Nine dead in separate attacks amid escalating violence
Three attacks come after helicopter carrying President Ivan Duque was fired at near border with Venezuela on Friday.
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Israel and Poland in diplomatic row over Holocaust property bill
Two countries summon each other's envoys over Polish legislation that might block World War II restitution claims.
More bodies pulled from rubble of collapsed Florida building
Confirmed death toll rises to nine as search continues at site of a partially collapsed 12-storey building near Miami.
Egypt, Jordan and Iraq leaders meet at Baghdad summit
Tripartite summit marks the first official visit by an Egyptian leader to Iraq since the first Gulf War.
The path to accountability for Canada’s residential school graves
Canada and Catholic Church have done little to atone for forced-assimilation institutions, say experts demanding action.
Saudi Arabia releases two prominent women’s rights activists
Samar Badawi and Nassima al-Sadah were arrested in August 2018 as part of a crackdown against dissent.
Oman reports record number of COVID deaths in 72 hours: Report
A total of 119 people died and 5,517 people were diagnosed with COVID-19 over 72 hours, local media reports.
Indian air force base in Kashmir hit by explosions
Indian police suspect explosive-laden drones were used to attack an air force base in Jammu city.
China releases new video, images from its Zhurong Mars rover
China National Space Administration releases new footage captured by the country's Mars probe launched in May.
Migrant workers flee Dhaka ahead of Bangladesh COVID lockdown
A spike in cases has prompted the government to impose a strict lockdown, sparking an exodus from the capital city.
Classified UK defence ministry documents found at bus stop
The sensitive files contained details about the HMS Defender, a military vessel that made headlines this week.
Regional election runoffs get under way in France
First-round results marked a boost for the traditional right-wing The Republicans as well as the Socialist Party.
Sajid Javid replaces Matt Hancock as UK health secretary
The former chancellor of the exchequer and home secretary takes over after Hancock resigned for breaking COVID rules.
US northwest swelters in record heatwave
An historic heatwave has scorched northwest region of the US and Canada, toppling records.
Several injured in Lebanon protests over plunging currency
Dozens of angry Lebanese took to the streets to denounce the pound's depreciation and 'difficult living conditions'.
Afghanistan: Thousands flee fighting between government, Taliban
About 5,000 families flee their homes from Kunduz city as Taliban fighters intensify attacks across the country.
Colombia offers $800,000 reward for info on helicopter attack
Helicopter carrying President Duque was shot at near the Venezuela border on Friday.
Protests continue in Ramallah after activist’s death
Hundreds took to the streets of Ramallah, calling for Palestinian president to quit.
Australia’s Sydney and Darwin begin COVID-19 lockdowns
Australian cities of Sydney and Darwin begin hard lockdowns amid a surge in COVID-19 cases linked to the Delta variant.
Biden walks back veto threat on bipartisan infrastructure deal
US president withdraws threat to veto infrastructure bill unless a separate spending plan also passes Congress.