Ramiro Valdes, one of Cuba’s last living revolutionary figures, dies at 94
Valdes was close ally of Castro brothers and helped found Cuba's notorious intelligence apparatus.
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Europe heatwave scorches cities and wildlife
Europe heatwave scorches cities and wildlife
Ethiopian prime minister’s party easily wins parliamentary election
Nobel Peace Prize winner PM Abiy Ahmed will stay in power, as analysts warn of renewed conflicts in Ethiopia.
Khamenei’s MoU stance stirs debate as Iran and US meet in Switzerland
Supreme leader has expressed reservations about interim deal with US, but most top decision-makers back it.
India’s ‘Cockroach’ movement camps out until education minister resigns
The viral 'Cockroach' movement's supporters occupy New Delhi's protest site, refusing to leave until minister resigns.
Syria frees activist Hassan Akkad days after he was detained
His release comes after journalist Mousa al-Omar reportedly withdrew a complaint against Akkad over online criticism.
Iran-US launch historic peace talks with 60-day roadmap
Iran-US launch historic peace talks with 60-day roadmap
Bolivian authorities say no active blockades after state of emergency decree
State of emergency permits deployment of military to support police amid five weeks of anti-government protests.
Gaza bids farewell to slain journalist Ahmed Wishah
Gaza bids farewell to slain journalist Ahmed Wishah.
Police charge man after suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says 'the suspect appears to be motivated by anti-Muslim hatred'.
Iran war live: Vance heads to Switzerland; Israel kills 16 in Lebanon
Talks come as Iran says it is closing the Strait of Hormuz over Israel's deadly attacks on Lebanon.
Trump vows Iran will not charge Strait of Hormuz tolls, but says US might
The US-Iran memorandum of understanding does not rule out future tolls in the strait after an initial 60-day period.
Bolivia declares state of emergency to clear protest blockades
Bolivia declares state of emergency to clear protest blockades
Ukraine says Russian attack kills five people in Zaporizhzhia
During nightly address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns that Russia is preparing for 'massive' attack.
Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah killed in Israeli attack in Gaza
Al Jazeera condemned Israel's 'deliberate' targeting of Wishah, the network's 12th media worker killed during Gaza war.
US-Iran talks to kick off Sunday in Switzerland, says Pakistan
Planned negotiations come amid tensions over Israeli attacks in Lebanon and Iran’s announced closure of Hormuz again.
As ILO convention turns 30, India’s home-based workers demand equal rights
Convention 177 was adopted on 20 June 1996, recognising home-based workers on a par with traditional wage earners.
World cup wrap day 9
World cup wrap day 9
Bolivia declares state of emergency amid blockade crisis
For several weeks, a wave of protests has erupted over President Rodrigo Paz’s austerity measures.
Israeli strike kills children in Gaza despite ceasefire claims
Israeli strike kills children in Gaza despite ceasefire claims