Many people missing in severe floods in Italy and France
A storm hit southeastern France and northern Italy, leading to destroyed homes, bridges and blocked roads.
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Iran to implement stricter restrictions as COVID-19 cases mount
The new measures come as coronavirus infections rise sharply across the country, especially in the capital Tehran.
Canada: Murder raises fresh concerns about far-right violence
The brazen killing of a Toronto-area mosque caretaker points to rise of far-right groups in Canada, experts say.
Sudan’s government, rebel groups sign landmark deal
Sudan's government and rebel groups ink the deal in Juba a year after the peace talks began.
Canadian warship sails near Taiwan amid heightened China tensions
Taiwan's defence ministry said the Canadian warship sailed into Taiwan Strait from the South China Sea.
Nagorno-Karabakh: Fresh fighting erupts dashing ceasefire efforts
Armenian prime minister says his country faces 'decisive moment' as fighting intensifies in Nagorno-Karabakh.
Belgium detains Rwanda genocide suspects
Two suspects detained in Brussels and another in the province of Hainault, according to the prosecutor's office.
Amnesty urges Egypt to release detainees after rare protests
At least 496 individuals are in prison as a result of crackdown against anti-government protests, Amnesty said.
Five things you need to know about Trump’s COVID-19 infection
The president's diagnosis has thrown the US election into chaos as campaigning is halted.
Spanish capital Madrid placed under partial lockdown
It is the first European capital to return to lockdown as residents express exasperation.
Israel ties will help remove Sudan from US terrorism list: Dagalo
Relations with Israel tied to removing Sudan from US list of states sponsoring terrorism, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo says.
Mexico deploys army on southern border to block migrant caravan
The military deployment comes as President Lopez Obrador suggested the caravan was linked to the US election.
Timeline: President Trump’s comments on the coronavirus
In briefings, interviews and rallies, Trump has repeatedly claimed the virus is 'under control and will 'go away'
Hathras gang rape: India police suspended amid public outcry
Police face criticism for cremating teenager's body against the wishes of her family and religious customs.
Ethiopia: Suspects in killing of musician charged with terrorism
Terrorism charges filed against four suspects in connection with the killing of singer that ignited deadly protests.
India passes grim milestone of 100,000 COVID-19 deaths
Eight months since the first case was detected, number of cases and fatalities surge in the South Asian nation.
Italy’s Salvini goes on trial, accused of ‘kidnapping’ refugees
In 2019, the far-right leader, then interior minister, refused to allow more than 100 refugees to disembark from a ship.
Trump in hospital; campaign chief positive for COVID-19 – Live
Donald Trump is undergoing remdesevir treatment at the Walter Reed military hospital.
Russian journalist dies after setting herself on fire
Prior to her self-immolation, Irina Slavina wrote on Facebook: 'I ask you to blame the Russian Federation for my death'.
Trump moves to Walter Reed after COVID-19 diagnosis
White House says Trump moved to Walter Reed 'out of abundance of caution' and will spend the next few days there.