Biden’s family tells him to stay in US presidential race
First lady Jill Biden and son Hunter are among most ardent supporters despite last week's debate disaster.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 857
As the war enters its 857th day, these are the main developments.
Indonesian band takes stand for Taiwan’s migrant workers
Southern Riot mix poetry and punk to create songs that rail against the exploitation and abuse of migrant workers.
France’s far right leads in first round of elections, exit polls show
Exit polls project Marine Le Pen's far-right RN won 34% and President Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance won 20.3%.
Six Palestinians killed as Israeli forces pound southern, northern Gaza
Residents continue to flee Rafah in the south and Shujayea in the north as Israeli tanks push deeper into both areas.
At least seven dead as fierce storms lash France, Switzerland, Italy
Authorities say hundreds evacuated as torrential rains cause flooding and landslides.
North Korea says US, South Korea and Japan developing ‘Asian NATO’
The claim comes after Washington, Seoul and Tokyo began joint military exercises on Thursday.
Video shows US police officer fatally shooting 13-year-old on ground
Police in New York state, where the incident occurred, say the teenage boy was carrying a replica gun.
Caribbean braces for ‘extremely dangerous’ Hurricane Beryl
Storm begins to shut down southeast Caribbean amid urgent pleas from government officials for people to take shelter.
‘Patriots for Europe’: Hungary’s Orban announces new EU Parliament alliance
Austria's far-right Freedom Party and populist Czech ANO led by Andrej Babis join as Hungary takes on EU presidency.
Pakistan to start second phase of Afghan deportations
More than 800,000 Afghans are likely to be expelled in the second phase of the controversial plan.
Biden courts US donors amid concerns over presidential debate performance
Democratic donors have expressed concern, with some discussing prospects of replacing the president as their nominee.
Sudan’s RSF claims it has captured a key city in the southeast
The army does not dispute RSF’s statement, but says the fighting is ongoing in Singa, the capital of Sennar state.
At least 18 killed, dozens injured in Nigeria suicide attacks
Suspected female suicide bombers target a wedding, a funeral and a hospital in the restive Borno region.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 856
As the war enters its 856th day, these are the main developments.
The hidden dangers of Zimbabwe’s informal savings clubs
Community savings schemes provide support for many Zimbabweans but also put vulnerable people at risk of being swindled.
Hamas says no news on truce deal as tens of thousands of Israelis protest
Antigovernment protest organizers in Tel Aviv estimate 130,000 converged demanding an immediate Gaza ceasefire deal.
At least 12 killed during spate of Russian attacks on Ukraine
Deadly attacks come as Russia continues to stretch out Ukrainian forces in areas along the eastern front.
Iraq: 5 big ISIL bombs found hidden in Mosul’s al-Nuri Mosque
Iraqi authorities requested UNESCO halt all reconstruction operations at al-Nuri Mosque and evacuate the entire complex.
March for Nahel Merzouk a year after his killing by French police
Procession comes a day before snap elections with racism taking centrestage in the vote.