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Republicans highlight the positives, Democrats the negatives in latest US CPI report; experts say the data is mixed.
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‘Feeding a narcissist:’ Ukraine reflects on Trump-Putin summit
Some wins for Russian president, Ukrainian analysts say - although nothing concrete comes out of the meeting.
Flash floods wreak havoc in northern Pakistan
Rescue efforts intensify in flood-hit villages as thousands remain stranded and death toll rises across Pakistan.
Government forces Air Canada into arbitration in bid to end strike
Jobs minister says full resumption of services could take days, arbitration means 10,000 cabin crew will return to work.
Trump admin backs off Washington, DC police takeover after striking deal
US President Donald Trump had placed Washington's police department under federal control earlier this week.
Why is South Africa’s army chief under fire for backing Iran?
General Rudzani Maphwanya's comments in Iran come as South Africa is trying to negotiate tariff relief with Trump.
‘No deal’ at Trump-Putin meeting: Key takeaways from Alaska summit
The US leader cut a subdued figure after the meeting, which failed to achieve its primary goal – an end to Russia's war.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,269
Here are the key events on day 1,269 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Trump, Putin end short summit without ceasefire deal in Ukraine
Warm welcome for Russia's Putin at meeting with US President Donald Trump in Alaska, but no deal on ending Ukraine war.
Indonesians raise anime pirate flag in protest as nation marks independence
A Japanese cartoon pirate flag has been raised across Indonesia as a sign of growing frustration with the government.
New Orleans mayor indicted on fraud charges linked to affair with bodyguard
LaToya Cantrell is accused of ‘defrauding’ city, paying Jeffrey Vappie as if he were on duty while on trips and trysts.
UK to prosecute 60 more people for backing banned Palestine Action group
Since the controversial ban on July 7, more than 700 people have been detained at peaceful protests.
How an emergency declaration deepened Honduras’s crime crisis
Critics say Honduras's long-running state of exception created a system of impunity for the country's law enforcement.
Israel targets emergency workers trying to help people trapped in Gaza City
As military closes in on city, it continues attacks across enclave, targeting al-Shifa and Al-Aqsa hospitals.
Verdict, sentencing in coup trial for Brazil’s Bolsonaro set for September
Supreme Court will rule on ex-president's fate in case dividing nation that could result in lengthy prison term.
Russia gains in east before Trump-Putin summit, Ukraine says holding off
Zelenskyy decries Russia’s attempt to gain battlefield edge pre-US summit maintains its army is holding back 'occupier'.
Wildfires sweep Spain, Portugal and Greece during unremitting heatwave
Southern Europe’s wildfires intensify amid a searing heatwave and major religious holidays.
Why is Trump meeting Putin in Alaska?
Trump and Putin will meet one-on-one Friday at a historic summit in Alaska. What’s on the table?
Taliban marks fourth anniversary of return to power with internal threats
Four years on, Afghanistan remains an international pariah for its harsh repression of women.
Hurricane Erin threatens Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands with flooding
Heavy rains are forecast to start with the storm expected to become a major Category 3 storm over the weekend.