EU agrees to tackle Syria sanctions as Western, Arab leaders meet in Riyadh
Top Western and Middle East diplomats and ministers met to discuss sanctions relief for Syria after al-Assad's removal.
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Before and after photos show scale of destruction from LA wildfires
At least 16 people are now confirmed dead from fires that have left communities in ruins across Los Angeles.
Incumbent expected to win as Croatians vote in presidential run-off
Zoran Milanovic, a NATO critic, is on track to win the run-off vote after securing 49 percent votes in round one.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,053
Here are the key developments on the 1,053rd day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Jack Smith, who led Trump prosecutions, leaves US Justice Department
A former war crimes prosecutor, Smith was appointed in November 2022 - nearly two years after the US Capitol attack.
Israel steps up Gaza attacks amid renewed ceasefire push
Netanyahu sends high-level delegation to Qatar to ‘advance’ ceasefire talks on same day military attacked school, homes.
Firefighters race to contain LA wildfires as winds expected to pick up
Evacuation orders throughout the Los Angeles area cover 153,000 residents, with 57,000 structures at risk.
Sudan army says its forces enter Wad Madani in push to retake city from RSF
The military says it is working to 'clean up the remaining rebel pockets' inside the capital of Gezira state.
Thousands gather in Germany to protest far-right AfD congress
Thousands attempt to block delegates from attending meeting where Alice Weidel chosen as AfD's candidate for chancellor.
Lebanon’s PM meets Syria’s de facto leader in Damascus
Lebanon's Mikati and Syria’s al-Sharaa discuss relations, including smuggling between countries and border challenges.
Ukraine says it captured two North Korean soldiers in Russia’s Kursk
Wounded soldiers taken to Kyiv for questioning by Ukrainian investigators in cooperation with South Korean intelligence.
Syrian intelligence says it thwarted ISIL attempt to blow up Shia shrine
The Sayyida Zeinab shrine in Damascus has previously been targeted by ISIL and other armed groups in Syria.
Bandits in Nigeria ambush and kill 21 government-backed fighters
Convoy of pro-government fighters was returning from a funeral when they came under fire from bandits in Katsina State.
Thousands protest in South Korea as Yoon resists second arrest attempt
Police mobilise 1,000 officers ahead of a second attempt to arrest the suspended president over his martial law decree.
Is climate change to blame for the California wildfires?
Climate scientist say warming temperatures and droughts are making wildfires more frequent and intense.
Will Iran build a nuclear bomb while Trump is in power in the US?
The West's last chance to impose UN sanctions as part of the nuclear deal will run out of time by October.
Jeju Air black boxes ceased recording before plane crash, South Korea says
Transport ministry is investigating cause of the data loss following worst-ever aviation disaster in country's history.
At least 40 killed in Myanmar military air attack in Rakhine State, UN says
Attack on village of Kyauk Ni Maw, in Ramree island township, kills more than 40 people and destroys about 500 homes.
Second synagogue in Sydney, Australia defaced with anti-Semitic graffiti
Australia has seen a series of anti-Semitic incidents in the last year, including graffiti on buildings and cars.
Why is India courting the Taliban now?
Meeting between India’s foreign secretary and the Taliban this week has prompted speculation.