Colombian ex-President Alvaro Uribe sentenced to 12 years of house arrest
Uribe, who denies any wrongdoing, has pledged to appeal following his conviction for witness tampering and bribery.
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Trump orders nuclear submarines to reposition amid war of words with Russia
The US president has exchanged barbs with Russian leader Dmitry Medvedev, who warned of 'how dangerous' Russia can be.
Thailand returns two Cambodian troops in advance of key border talks
Cambodia demands return of more soldiers held by Thailand as border tensions simmer between the two countries.
‘Accountability elusive’ a year after Nigeria protest killings: Amnesty
Rights group says perpetrators 'must be held to account', a year after 24 people killed during cost of living protests.
Trump calls on Fed board to take control from Powell over interest rates
The US president has hurled insults at Jerome Powell, renewing calls for the Federal Reserve to slash interest rates.
Protesters demonstrate against Trump’s steep tariffs in Brazil
Trump has slapped Brazil with 50 percent tariffs in reaction to the prosecution of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro, an ally.
Russia’s actions in Ukraine ‘disgusting’, says Trump
US president condemns Russian attacks on Kyiv as Ukraine's Zelenskyy calls for 'regime change' in Moscow.
El Salvador approves indefinite presidential re-election
The constitutional amendment also extends presidential terms from five years to six and scraps election run-offs.
Israel sharpens UAE travel warning for citizens, cites ‘terrorist’ threat
Israel said 'terrorist organisations' were motivated to exact revenge on it due to its recent military campaigns.
Which countries are included in Trump’s latest round of adjusted tariffs?
A breakdown of the latest US tariffs by region.
Trump envoy to visit Gaza aid sites as Israel accused of starvation policy
US envoy Steve Witkoff to visit aid distribution sites in Gaza to assess 'dire situation on the ground': White House
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,254
Here are the key events on day 1,254 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Trump sets new tariffs on dozens of countries’ exports
Trump imposed tariffs on dozens of countries in advance of his August 1 deadline to strike trade deals.
President Dina Boluarte slams court’s call to suspend Peru’s amnesty law
The amnesty law would shield security forces from accountability for human rights abuses in Peru's internal conflict.
What has been the impact of Trump’s tariffs so far?
Trump’s tariffs have raised costs, driven up prices, hit key industries, and brought in $124bn ahead of August 1.
Sandinista veteran, Ortega ally, arrested in Nicaragua corruption probe
Sandinista commander Bayardo Arce arrested amid corruption probe and political shake-up in Nicaragua.
Advocates hail ‘historic’ progress after US Senate vote on arms to Israel
Supporters of Palestinian rights say although bill to block arms to Israel failed to pass, vote shows 'shift' on issue.
Palestinian newborns starving in Gaza as infant formula runs out
Mothers fill bottles with water, whatever food they can find as Israel's blockade continues to fuel starvation crisis.
US court says man with defibrillator can be executed despite concerns
Tennessee's Supreme Court says Byron Black's execution can proceed over worries a medical device may prolong his death.
Microsoft accuses Russia’s FSB of using malware against foreign embassies
Microsoft says cyber-espionage campaign 'poses high risk' to foreign embassies, diplomats and other groups in Moscow.