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Putin shrugs off ICC war crimes warrant on visit to Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar welcomes Russian leader, ignoring warrant for alleged illegal deportation of Ukrainian children.
DRC says 129 killed in attempted escape from country’s biggest prison
Interior Minister Shabani Lukoo says 24 people were shot dead while others suffocated in the crowd.
Netanyahu demands control of Philadelphi Corridor in any ceasefire deal
Israeli PM insists on Israeli control of key Gaza border strip as he pushes against rising pressure over captives.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 921
As the war enters its 921st day, these are the main developments.
Biden joins Harris at first joint election campaign stop since leaving race
Harris aims to boost union support at Pittsburgh event with Biden, who last year joined workers on the picket line.
Venezuela judge issues arrest warrant for opposition candidate Gonzalez
President Nicolas Maduro has been cracking down amid mass protests over July's disputed presidential election.
‘I’m so happy’: Excitement in Indonesia ahead of Pope Francis’s visit
The pope will arrive in mostly Muslim Indonesia on Tuesday on the first part of his tour of Southeast Asia.
Hamas says Gaza captives will return ‘in coffins’ if Israel continues raids
Qassam Brigades issues statement a day after the bodies of six captives are recovered from a Gaza tunnel by Israel.
Palestinian dies an hour after Israel arrests him from occupied West Bank
The 58-year-old man's body is handed over to Red Crescent amid intensified Israeli attacks on the Palestinian territory.
US says it seizes Venezuela leader Maduro’s plane, citing sanctions breach
Justice Department says $13m aircraft bought through shell company, 'smuggled' out of US for Maduro's use.
Monsoon floods kill dozens in India, thousands in relief camps
The air force flies more than 200 rescue officers and 30 tonnes of emergency aid to Telangana and Andhra Pradesh states.
Blast kills at least six people in Afghan capital, 13 wounded
Explosion takes place in southern Kabul area of Qala-e-Bakhtiar, and no group has claimed responsibility so far.
Ban on Elon Musk’s X platform upheld by Brazil Supreme Court
Judges vote to uphold ban, which comes amid standoff over misinformation, hate speech allegations.
Israelis strike for Gaza deal after more captives found dead
Thousands take to streets, calling for PM Benjamin Netanyahu's government to sign a ceasefire and captives swap deal.
Cathay Pacific halts flights on Airbus jets over engine component failure
The carrier cancels 24 return flights until the end of Tuesday as it carries out fleet-wide inspections.
Biden says Netanyahu not doing enough to secure Gaza ceasefire deal
US president says Washington is 'very close' to putting forward a final proposal for agreement between Israel and Hamas.
UK suspends some arms exports to Israel over humanitarian law concerns
Thirty of 350 licences suspended over 'clear risk' the weapons could be used in breach of humanitarian law.
Gunfire heard in DRC’s biggest prison after attempted jail break
Authorities say the security forces have the situation under control, but the number of casualties is unclear.
Floods, landslides caused by Tropical Storm Yagi kill 11 in Philippines
About 20 big storms and typhoons hit the Philippines or its surrounding waters each year between late June and October.