Police officer injured in explosion outside France synagogue
French President Emmanuel Macron calls incident in Mediterranean town a 'terrorist act' as police search for suspect.
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Russia and Ukraine swap 115 prisoners each in UAE-mediated exchange
It is the first such exchange since Ukraine launched a surprise incursion into Russia's Kursk region on August 6.
Italian prosecutors open manslaughter investigation into superyacht sinking
Investigators are baffled that a vessel deemed 'unsinkable' by its manufacturer sank while a nearby sailboat was spared.
What’s the big mystery behind the Shroud of Turin?
A recent study by Italian scientists finds the shroud does indeed date back to the time of Jesus Christ.
Philippines demands China halt ‘dangerous actions’ in South China Sea
The Philippines accuses China of firing flares at one of its aircraft as it patrolled over the contested waterway.
Police say 20 abducted Nigerian medical students freed
The students were on their way to a convention in Benue State when they were kidnapped by gunmen.
Zelenskyy says war has ‘returned’ to Russia in independence day address
Ukraine's president pledges 'retribution' and calls Russian President Vladimir Putin a 'sick old man from Red Square'.
ICC prosecutor urges judges to rule on warrants for Israeli, Hamas leaders
Karim Khan says the court has the power to issue the warrants against PM Netanyahu and Hamas officials over Gaza war.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 911
Here are the main developments as the war enters its 911th day.
Second ex-US police officer pleads guilty in death of Tyre Nichols
Emmitt Martin is one of five fired officers charged over the fatal beating in 2023 that renewed calls for police reform.
Knife attacker kills 3 at German festival in Solingen, 4 severely injured
The suspect remains at large after apparent random attack on festival-goers in the western German city of Solingen.
US announces new round of military assistance for Ukraine
White House says Russia 'will not prevail' after announcing $125m aid package meant to bolster Ukrainian air defences.
Parties and grief: A stark contrast at the Democratic National Convention
As jubilant Democrats celebrated Kamala Harris, advocates bereaved by atrocities in Gaza tried to make themselves heard.
Third-party candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr suspends US presidential bid
Kennedy throws his support to Republican candidate Donald Trump, as he suspends his long-shot run for the White House.
Authorities in northern Iraq report casualties from Turkish drone strike
Kurdish authorities say a Turkish drone strike killed several people, with reports that the strike targeted journalists.
CN workers to strike Monday, vow to fight Canada move to end rail shutdown
Announcement is latest twist in labour dispute at Canada's top two railroads, which locked out more than 9,000 workers.
Sudan’s warring parties agree to open two aid routes, mediators say
Sudan's army has not sent a delegation to the peace talks in Geneva, delaying progress in ending hostilities.
US Fed’s Powell says ‘time has come’ to lower interest rates
Powell says the 'downside risks to employment have increased' as he lays out his rationale for rate cuts.
Mexico lashes out at US ambassador’s comments on proposed judicial reform
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has said that US ambassador Ken Salazar's comments were disrespectful.
Top Biden adviser Jake Sullivan to visit China next week
National security adviser to be in Beijing from Tuesday to Thursday, seeking to improve ties between the US and China.