Israeli forces continue Gaza bombardment as UN aid chief demands access
Attacks come as UN sounds alarm over deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza, demands opening of crossings.
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Amazon to launch discount section with direct shipping from China: Report
The new marketplace is Amazon's most aggressive response to the growth of bargain sites like Temu and Shein.
Honduras ex-president sentenced to 45 years for helping drug traffickers
Juan Orlando Hernandez says he was 'wrongly accused' at sentencing hearing for conviction on drugs and weapons charges.
‘The people have spoken’: Why did Kenya’s Ruto reject tax bill he pushed?
Western pressure likely made Ruto backtrack after deadly violence, but his credibility has been badly hit, say analysts.
Gallant’s US trip strengthens potential challenge to Israel’s Netanyahu
<span>Israeli defence minister</span>'s visit comes a month before Netanyahu's, and highlights his position as an alternative.
Biden and Trump to face off in first US presidential debate: What to know
Joe Biden and Donald Trump are going head-to-head in first debate ahead of November's hotly contested US election.
French court upholds arrest warrant for Syria’s Bashar al-Assad
Counterterrorism prosecutors failed to have warrant annulled on grounds that al-Assad enjoys immunity as head of state.
‘Jai Palestine’: Why an Indian MP invoked Gaza war while taking oath
BJP leaders accused Asaduddin Owaisi of violating the Indian Constitution by chanting for Palestine.
Hezbollah’s ‘axis of resistance’ allies waiting in reserve to fight Israel
Analysts believe that an expanded conflict could encourage foreign fighters to support Hezbollah and fight Israel.
High risk of famine amid Israel’s war on Gaza and aid restrictions
At least 495,000 Palestinians are facing 'catastrophic food insecurity', UN’s hunger monitoring system says.
Biden pardons US military vets convicted under revoked homosexuality law
The US president seeks to right 'historic wrong,' enabling thousands to apply for pardon, recover lost pay and benefits.
Rutte says NATO ‘cornerstone of collective security’ as he is named chief
Dutch PM says it's a 'tremendous honour' after he is appointed to lead the alliance from October.
US journalist Gershkovich on trial in Russia over spying charges he denies
Journalist faces up to 20 years in jail if convicted; court sets next hearing for August 13.
BJP secures Indian parliamentary speaker role
Om Birla installed via a vote due to rare lack of consensus, illustrating the deep political divide following elections.
In a divided France, voters on the left hope to unite against the far right
President Emmanuel Macron tests the country's support after losing to hardliners in the European Parliament election.
Julian Assange is set free
WikiLeaks founder avoids more prison time in plea bargain with the US that has global implications for press freedom.
Norwegian pension fund dumps Caterpillar over Gaza war risks
KLP sold $69m stake over fears bulldozers contributing to ‘human rights abuses' against Palestinians.
Russia starts US journalist Evan Gershkovich’s trial: What’s next for him?
The reporter was arrested in March last year on a reporting trip in Russia's Ural Mountains city of Yekaterinburg.
Kenya shocked as protests over finance bill turn deadly in Nairobi
Clashes also took place in other cities and towns, with many calling for President Ruto to quit.
Rohingya ‘genocide intensifying’ as war rages in Myanmar’s Rakhine: BROUK
Rights group warning comes as fighting between Myanmar's military and Arakan Army traps Rohingya in western state.