Protests break out as Maduro declared winner of disputed Venezuela election
World leaders and other observers call for full breakdown of election results as opposition says vote marred by fraud.
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Polio epidemic declared in Gaza in latest sign of worsening health crisis
Gaza's health ministry calls for 'immediate intervention to end aggression and find radical solutions' to the emergency.
Trump agrees to be interviewed in FBI’s probe into assassination attempt
FBI agent says agency eager to get ex-US president's 'perspective on what he observed' during July 13 rally shooting.
Harris slams Trump on abortion issue as six-week ban takes effect in Iowa
Abortion access remains top US election issue as ban on procedure after six weeks of pregnancy takes effect in Iowa.
Man detained after eight people stabbed in UK’s Southport
Police officials have arrested the suspect and seized his knife after the stabbing incident in Southport, England.
What is the Golan Heights and who controls it?
The rocky patch of land, legally part of Syria, is where the latest tensions between Israel and Hezbollah have erupted.
Meloni meets Xi as Italian PM seeks to ‘relaunch’ ties with Beijing
Giorgia Meloni is in China for the first time since she became prime minister as she seeks to improve economic ties.
South Africa’s ruling ANC expels ex-president Zuma for backing rival party
Jacob Zuma, who once led the African National Congress, has been accused of campaigning to dislodge the ANC from power.
France acts against far left as telecoms join list of saboteur targets
Arrests under way but infrastructure continues to be targeted amid Paris Olympics.
Maduro claims victory in disputed Venezuela election: What’s next?
Maduro was declared the winner of the presidential vote on Sunday; however, the opposition has contested these results.
Stark split in world reactions to disputed Venezuela election
US and allies express strong concern over fairness; Russia, China and friends offer congratulations.
‘No Zeitenwende’: Germany lacks leadership amid Ukraine war, say experts
Germany’s 2025 budget will halve aid to Ukraine, but public opinion goes in the opposite direction.
US President Joe Biden unveils proposals to reform the Supreme Court
Proposed changes include term limits for top US court's nine justices and a stricter ethics code.
War of words as Erdogan says Turkey could intervene in Israel’s war on Gaza
Turkey again compares Netanyahu to Hitler; Israel says Erdogan 'following in the footsteps of Saddam Hussein'.
On US trip, Netanyahu found support as usual — but also problems ahead
Relationship with US is crucial to Israel, making Netanyahu's trip of vital importance.
Israel launches drones at Lebanon as fears of escalation spike
Israel has pledged retaliation for a strike on the occupied Golan Heights for which it has blamed Hezbollah.
Warring parties committing ‘widespread sexual violence’ in Sudan: HRW
Sexual and gender-based violence so severe they led to death, says rights group.
Which countries have sanctioned Israeli settlers – and does it mean much?
Australia is the latest nation to sanction select settlers. But Israel's land grabs and violence have only grown.
Palestinians forced to flee as Israel pushes into Gaza’s cities
The UN agency for Palestinian refugees says 86 percent of the Gaza Strip is currently under evacuation orders.
Jordan’s Umm al-Jimal village added to UNESCO heritage list
The earliest structures at the site date back to the first century AD, when it formed part of the Nabataean Kingdom.