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Former colonial ruler France hands over its last military bases in Senegal
About 350 French soldiers are leaving Senegal, marking the end of a departure process that began in March.
What happened to the fuel-control switches on doomed Air India flight 171?
A US media report shifts focus onto the actions of the captain of the aircraft, which crashed in Ahmedabad.
Russia, Ukraine exchange more bodies of war dead, Kremlin says
About 1,000 bodies of Ukrainian soldiers have been exchanged for the bodies of 19 Russian soldiers.
‘Is it making a difference? Absolutely’: UK celebrities rally for Gaza
While some UK politicians refuse to speak against Israel’s war on Gaza, many artists are using their platforms.
US Senate approves cutting billions in foreign aid as Trump demands
The package, passed in a 51-48 vote, takes back $8bn in already approved foreign aid spending.
French court orders pro-Palestinian Lebanese fighter freed after 40 years
Georges Ibrahim Abdallah's prison release on July 25 is conditional: He must leave France and never return.
Europe assumes financial burden of Ukraine war, angering Russia
Trump casts European purchases of US weapons for Ukraine as a victory as UN warns civilians being killed at record rate.
Syrian forces withdraw from Suwayda as mediation restores calm
Local Druze leaders to oversee city's security after Syrian forces depart following intense mediation.
Babies born in UK using DNA from three people to avoid genetic disease
The IVF technique uses DNA from the mother's egg, the father's sperm, and a small amount from a healthy donor's egg.
Aftermath of deadly Israeli air attacks in Damascus
The military compound was struck twice, causing structural damage with smoke visible across the city.
How were identities of thousands of Afghans leaked by UK military?
A superinjunction kept the data breach secret amid fears it could lead to a Taliban 'hit list'.
Togo votes in local elections amid outburst of public anger: What to know
The Gnassingbe family has collectively ruled the West African country since 1967, and many Togolese want change.
At least two killed in ‘horrific’ Russian attack on Ukraine’s Dobropillia
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the attack as 'simply horrific, stupid Russian terror'.
USAID food for nearly 30,000 hungry kids to be destroyed: Official
Senior US official calls destruction of 500 tonnes of biscuits a 'casualty' of the USAID shutdown.
In Wyoming’s mining industry, advocates see profit and peril under Trump
Donald Trump has championed the mining industry. But workers worry fewer regulations could endanger their safety.
Trump claims China may give death penalty for fentanyl crimes involving US
US president has pushed other countries to crack down on manufacturing and exportation of fentanyl.
Hague Group announces steps to hold Israel accountable in Bogota summit
A group of 12 countries from across the world has committed to barring arms transfers to Israel, among other steps.
Joint global operation takes down pro-Russian hacking group
NoName057(16) had carried out thousands of attacks on Ukraine and its supporters.
Israeli demolition threat looms over vital Jenin disability rehab centre
Al-Jaleel NGO provides vital aid to disabled Palestinians but faces demolition under Israeli military plans in Jenin.