Twenty Palestinians killed in Israeli air raids on Gaza
At least 65 others wounded in air strikes, Palestinian health ministry says, after Hamas fires rockets into Israel.
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Melinda Gates met divorce lawyers when Epstein ties revealed: WSJ
Melinda Gates was concerned about her husband's dealings with the convicted sex offender in 2019, the WSJ reported.
US Coast Guard fires warning shots at Iranian vessel: Pentagon
Pentagon spokesman John Kirby says Iranian vessels came within 137 metres of US ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
World reacts after Israeli forces wound hundreds in Al-Aqsa raid
Condemnation of Israeli raid of Al-Aqsa Mosque compound and Hamas rocket attacks as tensions soar.
WHO declares coronavirus mutation in India ‘variant of concern’
UN health agency classifies the coronavirus mutation detected in India as 'a variant of concern at the global level'.
Brazil’s Amazonas state braces for another COVID surge
Health officials in the Brazilian Amazon, still reeling from a health system collapse, fear a third wave is on the way.
Turkey’s foreign minister in Saudi Arabia for talks to mend ties
Trip comes as two countries look to reset relationship strained following 2018 killing of Saudi journalist in Istanbul.
US civil rights groups urge action on caste discrimination
US companies are being forced to grapple with these prejudices as they’re imported with workers from other cultures.
Georgia frees opposition leader Melia after court ruling
Nika Melia's release is seen as a significant step in an EU-backed plan to help end a prolonged political crisis.
In Europe, COVID-19 lockdowns ease as vaccine drives make headway
Months of restrictions are starting to be lifted across the region, but officials have urged continued caution.
Pandemic fuels Venezuela’s worsening child labour crisis
Coronavirus quarantines have boosted the number of children working in Venezuela, child rights activists are warning.
India’s COVID battle causes vaccine worries in Africa
Africa 'watching in horror' as India's vicious second COVID wave forces it to halt the export of vaccines.
Iran confirms Saudi talks, but says too early to discuss results
Iran has confirms talks with Saudi Arabia and says its foreign minister may soon head to the UAE.
French court rejects claim in landmark Agent Orange lawsuit
Ruling on the use of the toxic herbicide during the war in Vietnam to be appealed by claimant Tran To Nga.
Moon calls for action on N Korea ahead of summit with Biden
Moon Jae-in says he will use his upcoming summit with Joe Biden to push to restart diplomacy with North Korea.
Iraq: Activist murder protests called as Iran consulate targetted
Ihab al-Wazni led protests in the Shia holy city of Karbala where pro-Iran armed groups hold major sway.
France detects 20 cases of Indian COVID variant: Health minister
Despite detection of clusters, Olivier Veran says strain 'not spreading rapidly' and pushes ahead with reopening plan.
Now, fears of a COVID surge in India’s northeast
University of Michigan model predicts spread of cases in Assam occurring as fast as any other place in India.
‘Mumbai model’: Indian city thwarting COVID, slowly but steadily
India's financial capital recorded 2,395 new cases on Sunday, a drop from April average of 7,786. How did that happen?
US: Gunman storms birthday party in Colorado, killing six people
The shooter, whose identity is yet to be revealed, killed six people in Colorado Springs before taking his own life.