Texas flooding: What happened, what went wrong and what’s the death toll?
More than 80 people are killed in the flash floods. Camp Mystic, a camp for girls, is among the worst hit sites.
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Pamplona’s iconic bull run opens in Spain
Runners in traditional red and white sprint inches from bulls' horns, embracing risk in Pamplona’s San Fermin festival.
Gaza toddler with shrapnel in brain fights for life after family killed
Amr al-Hams is also severely malnourished as his aunt feeds him mashed lentils due to Israeli blockade on fortified milk
Wildfires erupt across Mediterranean as heatwave worsens
Blazes break out in France, Greece, Turkiye and Syria, with several other nations on high alert over scorching weather.
‘We are all Vietnamese and came to Germany to build a better life’
After the Vietnam War ended, thousands travelled to Germany. A recent anniversary has stirred a sense of reflection.
Two killed after Kenya police shoot at antigovernment protesters: Official
Rallies to mark 35th anniversary of pro-democracy uprising have turned into calls for President William Ruto to resign.
Australian inquiry says racism behind police shooting of Indigenous teen
Coroner's finding comes five years after acquitted policeman Zachary Rolfe fatally shot 19-year-old Kumanjayi Walker.
Israel bombs ports, power plant in Yemen as Houthis fire more missiles
Israeli military attacks ports of Hodeidah, Ras-Isa and as-Salif as Houthis continue to launch missiles towards Israel.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,229
Here are the key events on day 1,229 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Israeli forces kill 82 in Gaza; Trump says ceasefire could happen this week
US President Donald Trump says a Gaza ceasefire deal with Israel could occur this week as truce talks resume in Qatar.
Iran demands accountability for Israel and US after ‘war of aggression’
Israel launched a surprise attack on Iran's military, nuclear and civilian sites, killing at least 935 people.
Crew abandons cargo ship in Red Sea after drone, grenade attack
UK agency says the vessel is taking on water after being targeted with gunfire and rocket-propelled grenades.
Brazil’s leader Lula condemns Gaza ‘genocide’ at BRICS
BRICS nations have been in disagreement over how strongly to denounce Israel's bombing of Iran and its war on Gaza.
Dalai Lama celebrates 90th birthday with followers in north Indian town
Cultural performances mark the occasion, while messages from global leaders are read out during the ceremony.
Hezbollah chief says won’t disarm until Israel leaves southern Lebanon
Naim Qassem says his group will not surrender or lay down weapons in response to Israeli threats.
French intelligence claims China trying to foil global sale of Rafale jets
China's embassies leading charge to undermine Rafale sales after India-Pakistan conflict in May, says report.
Iran tells millions of Afghans to leave or face arrest on day of deadline
Move follows war with Israel, but humanitarian groups warn mass deportations may further destabilise Afghanistan.
Search intensifies for missing children after deadly Texas floods
Helicopters, boats, and drones deployed in frantic search for missing children as the floods kill at least 50 people.
Brazil hosts BRICS summit; Russia’s Putin, China’s Xi skip Rio trip
Leaders expected to decry US President Trump's trade tariffs while presenting the bloc as a defender of multilateralism.
Trump-Netanyahu meeting: Observers sceptical yet hope for end to Gaza war
Trump says a deal for a 60-day ceasefire could lead to an end to the war, but others are more pessimistic.