In Japan’s ageing countryside, some villages face extinction
Japan has an estimated 9 million abandoned homes as rural areas grapple with rapid population decline.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 902
As the war enters its 902nd day, these are the main developments.
Compensation arrives 7 years after siege that left Marawi a ‘dead city’
Hundreds were killed after the once bustling town in the southern Philippines was occupied by hardline fighters in 2017.
M&M maker Mars to buy Cheez-It maker Kellanova in sector’s biggest deal
Kellanova was carved out of Kellogg and sells Pringles and Rice Krispies Treats.
Taliban celebrates three years of return to power in Afghanistan
Afghanistan's rulers celebrate the anniversary of their return to power amid a worsening humanitarian crisis.
What is mpox and why has WHO declared it a global health emergency?
The WHO has issued its highest level of alert for the viral disease as it spreads rapidly in Africa.
US inflation slows in July, clearing way for a cut in interest rates
The annual increase in inflation slowed to below three percent for the first time in nearly 3.5 years.
Zelenskyy says Ukrainian offensive advancing as Belgorod declares emergency
Ukrainian leader says 100 Russian soldiers captured since surprise incursion began, as Russia denies strategic impact.
Stonehenge’s Altar Stone came all the way from Scotland, new research shows
Central stone of famous British monument came from 750km (465 miles) away in Scotland, not Wales as previously thought.
WHO declares mpox a global public health emergency
Officials say new fast-spreading variant has been detected in Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring countries.
Sudan army absent as talks aimed at ending civil war begin in Switzerland
Army leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan's about-face on joining talks dampens hopes they will lead to end of 16-month war.
New round of Gaza ceasefire talks to take place in Doha on Thursday
With no clarity on Hamas joining, US State Department says Qatar has assured the Palestinian group will be represented.
Biden on the trail: Will US president help or hurt Harris’s campaign?
Experts say Joe Biden's presence on the trail risks hurting Kamala Harris as her push for White House gains momentum.
Rowling, Musk named in French probe on boxer Imane Khelif’s ‘cyberbullying’
Lawsuit says Algerian Olympic gold medallist was subjected to 'misogynist, racist and sexist campaign' during the games.
North Korea set to reopen borders to foreign tourists
The reclusive country has largely been closed to tourists since 2020, when it imposed strict COVID-19 border controls.
What happened in the Kolkata rape case that triggered doctors’ protests?
Doctors and activists demand the safeguarding of women and medical professionals after a trainee medic was murdered.
‘We are all on the front line’: DR Congo’s young women rebels take on M23
Self-defence militias called the Wazalendo are taking up arms against the M23 group that's launching attacks in DRC.
Germany probes suspected sabotage at sealed military base
Soldiers at base next to Cologne airport warned not to drink tap water.
Kiribati votes in key election after years of turbulence
Pacific island nation is strategically important, but voters also have economic concerns.
Will the UK’s new Labour government halt arms sales to Israel?
Since 2008, the UK has licensed arms exports to Israel worth at least 576 million pounds ($740m).