ICC issues warrants for Taliban leaders over alleged persecution of women
The Afghan group rejects the charges as 'baseless rhetoric', saying that it does not recognise the international court.
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Three charged after protest at Israeli-owned restaurant in Australia
Trio charged with assault and other offences after incident at restaurant in Melbourne.
Texas floods: How rumour of two girls rescued from tree set off false hopes
False claims of a miraculous Texas flood rescue went viral but were disproven, emphasising journalism's role in crises.
Russia probes ex-minister’s death as body found hours after sacking
Roman Starovoit was found dead near his car in Moscow region hours after President Putin dismissed him.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,230
Here are the key events on day 1,230 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
US to send more weapons to Ukraine, Trump says
US president says Ukraine must be able to defend itself and is 'getting hit very hard'.
In Taiwan, migrants flee oppressive workplaces for life on the periphery
The island's population of undocumented migrants has doubled since 2021 amid concerns about rigid broker system.
Donald Trump threatens ‘un-American’ BRICS countries with 10 percent tariff
Brazilian President Lula responded to Trump's tariff threats by saying the world does not 'want an emperor'.
Epstein had no ‘client list’, died by suicide, US Justice Department says
Admission about sex offender signals a retreat from narrative once pushed by President Trump’s administration.
Trump ramps up trade war with tariff blitz targeting 14 countries
Trump threatens to impose tariffs of 25-40 percent from August 1 unless countries make concessions on trade.
US revokes ‘terrorist’ designation for Syrian president’s former group HTS
The move follows the lifting of sanctions on Damascus after the fall of the al-Assad government last year.
‘Terrible thing’: Trump defends Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro against coup trial
Both right-wing leaders have faced legal action for allegedly attempting to overturn their election losses.
US envoy hails Lebanon’s response to Hezbollah disarmament proposals
Hezbollah has rejected disarmament while Israel continues to attack Lebanon, after US calls for it to give up weapons.
Why is drought-hit Brazil saying yes to AI data centers?
Brazil is turning to AI data centers to boost its economy, but critics say they put our ecological future at risk.
Iran’s president says open to dialogue with US after Israel war
Israel attacked Iran just days before Tehran and Washington were to meet for a new round of nuclear talks.
Tesla shares tumble as Elon Musk floats new US political party
Musk’s political ambition has spooked investors as the auto company reports a decrease in sales in the second quarter.
Methane gas inside northern Iraq cave kills 12 Turkish soldiers
Soldiers died from gas exposure during a mission to recover a Turkish soldier missing in the cave since 2022.
BRICS condemns attacks on Iran, Gaza war, Trump tariffs: Key takeaways
Bloc takes firm positions at summit on key global conflicts while avoiding criticism of Russia for the Ukraine war.
Gaza’s starving men and women chase trucks, face death to feed families
A journey through Gaza’s al-Rashid Street, where hunger drives thousands to risk death chasing aid trucks each day.
Israel, Hamas to hold Gaza truce talks as Netanyahu due to meet Trump
Talks resume in Qatar as Israeli PM set to hold talks with US president, who has said a deal could be reached this week.