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Israel's plan to continue fighting in Gaza - at a lower intensity - is becoming clearer. Will it work?
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Jeff Bezos to sell $5bn in Amazon shares
The planned sale comes as the company's stock price surged to an all-time high.
Gaza ceasefire talks show signs of life as Israeli security cabinet meets
Hamas has presented mediators with new 'ideas' on how to end fighting, which Israeli officials are evaluating.
Voting under way in UK election expected to deliver landslide Labour win
Voters set to punish Conservatives after 14 years of chaos as anger mounts over economic crisis and crumbling services.
Life and death in Gaza’s ‘safe zone’ bombarded by Israel
Israeli attacks in southern Gaza and evacuation order force thousands of displaced Palestinians to flee.
UK general election 2024: Key issues by the numbers
Economic stagnation, crumbling healthcare system, housing crisis and immigration are some of the biggest concerns.
As Iran’s run-off election approaches, efforts to get the vote out continue
Painted as 'moderate vs conservative', the vote is being closely watched.
Where and why is mpox disease spreading in the DRC?
A new variant of the virus is spreading through sexual contact and is affecting vulnerable populations, experts say.
Pro-Palestine protesters scale roof of Australia’s Parliament House
The protesters rolled out several banners, including one that said 'From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free'.
World’s oldest artwork discovered in Indonesian cave
The painting was dated using a new technique and suggests Europe was not where cave art first emerged.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 860
As the war enters its 860th day, these are the main developments.
What could the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling mean for US foreign policy?
Presidents have used power overseas with few restraints, a trend experts worry could be strengthened under the ruling.
Americans swat away high fuel prices and gear up for record July 4 travels
Record 71 million people are expected to travel on upcoming long weekend, a growth trajectory similar to pre-pandemic.
Biden vows to stay in race ‘to the end’, as governors affirm support
Biden tells campaign team he will remain candidate despite dismal debate showing, growing pressure from some Democrats.
Can Senegal’s Faye play peacemaker and help a splintered West Africa bloc?
Experts say ECOWAS's tensions with Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso could roll back years of regional diplomacy.
Israeli seizures of West Bank land for settlers peaking, watchdog says
Israel has illegally claimed 23.7sq km (9.15sq miles) of West Bank land as its own so far this year, Peace Now says.
Dozens killed in attack on village in central Mali
Mali has been plagued by al-Qaeda-linked and ethnically based armed groups, but forced out UN peacekeepers.
Jamaica hunkers down as deadly Hurricane Beryl nears
Powerful storm kills at least six people and causes significant damage in the southeast Caribbean.
Can a Hezbollah-Israel war trigger civil strife in Lebanon?
Hezbollah's decision to wage a low-scale conflict against Israel has triggered mixed reactions in Lebanon.
More than 270 people arrested in antigovernment rallies in Kenya
Police say protests were co-opted by 'suspects' engaging in 'criminal activities'.