Philippines coastguard says oil leaking from capsized tanker
Operation to siphon some of the 1.4 million litres of industrial fuel oil from MT Terra Nova due to start on Sunday.
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Israeli military expands evacuation order for Gaza’s battered Khan Younis
Israel issues new orders for the south as it expands offensive, while attack on hospital in central Gaza kills dozens.
Bangladesh authorities detain student protest leaders in hospital
Home minister says three student leaders taken into custody 'for their own security' and were being questioned.
Why the Olympic surfing venue is 16,000km away from Paris
Teahupo’o, Polynesia, is home to 'the heaviest', 'most perfect' waves in the world. But what’s it got to do with Paris?
ASEAN top diplomats discuss South China Sea disputes, Myanmar fighting
US Secretary of State Blinken, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang are seeking to expand their countries' influence in region.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 883
As the war enters its 883rd day, these are the main developments.
Where are the world’s millionaires and how is wealth divided globally?
Almost half of the world’s wealth, or $213 trillion, is held by just 1.5 percent of the global adult population.
How deep is the divide between Israel’s military and its government?
Both agreed on the need to attack Gaza, leaving 40,000 Palestinians dead, but is the difference just in the details?
Kamala Harris shifts tone on Gaza, but advocates say US voters want more
Palestinian rights advocates demand action as the vice president and presidential candidate expresses sympathy for Gaza.
Maduro’s greatest test? All you need to know about Venezuela’s election
Dire economic conditions and a galvanised opposition could spell the end of President Nicolas Maduro's time in power.
Rains help firefighters battle blazes in Canada’s Jasper National Park
Town council of Jasper says about 32 percent of structures in the town had been destroyed in the wildfire.
More than 180,000 displaced from Gaza’s Khan Younis in four days, UN says
'About 182,000 people' displaced from central and eastern Khan Younis from Monday - Thursday, UN OCHA says.
As Maduro faces Gonzalez in Venezuela, sanctions remain a key hurdle
US sanctions and years of mismanagement have crippled Venezuela's oil-based economy and poses challenges for new leader.
Netanyahu meets Trump at Mar-a-Lago, capping trip marked by Gaza protests
Israeli PM seeks to mend ties with Republican presidential candidate after meetings with Biden, Harris.
UK police officer under criminal investigation over airport incident
Police watchdog confirms officer is due to be interviewed after video shared online of suspect being kicked.
South Africa police say 95 Libyans detained at suspected military camp
Police says Libyans entered country on study visas to train as security guards, but may have received military training.
Sri Lanka presidential election set for September 21 amid ailing economy
President Wickremesinghe is first candidate to register at the Election Commission as he seeks mandate from voters.
US intercepts Russian, Chinese bombers near Alaska: What we know
The joint flight highlights growing military cooperation between the two countries, sparking concerns in the US.
UK won’t challenge ICC arrest warrant request for Netanyahu, Gallant
New Labour government says it will not pursue questions on International Criminal Court's jurisdiction.
Search for hundreds missing after deadly landslides in Ethiopia
The UN said more than 250 people were killed in twin landslides in a remote, mountainous area of southern Ethiopia.