In JD Vance’s home state of Ohio, an ongoing fight against opioid addiction
The Republican running mate has made his family history with addiction a key talking point in the US presidential race.
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More than $200m: How Kamala Harris is winning the small donors battle
What is driving small donors to pledge record amounts of money in support of Harris's bid for the White House?
Pakistan’s storm Asna: Legend of the Karachi saint who can ‘stop cyclones’
A cyclone could hit Pakistan's most populous city. Karachi has Sufi saint Abdullah Shah Ghazi's legacy to fall back on.
Venezuela hit by nationwide power outages, government blames saboteurs
In wake of last month's contested presidential election, officials have been quick to blame opponents for disruptions.
Aftermath of Israeli offensive in Gaza’s Khan Younis and Deir el-Balah
Israeli forces withdraw from areas of Khan Younis after a 22-day military operation, leaving destruction in their wake.
Russia jails journalist for spreading ‘fake news’ about army in Ukraine war
Sergei Mikhailov was arrested in 2022 after publishing reports about civilian deaths in Bucha and Mariupol.
Russia’s Putin to visit ICC member Mongolia despite arrest warrant
Trip would be Russian president's first to a member of International Criminal Court since warrant over 'war crimes'.
Libya’s central bank chief flees country over militia threats: Report
Tripoli-based Presidential Council appoints new board of directors, with banking operations suspended amid upheaval.
Israel presses on with assault on occupied West Bank for third day
The Israeli army withdrew from Tulkarem after leaving trail of destruction but stepped up attacks on Jenin.
Mexico’s military attacked, roads blocked in drug cartel stronghold Sinaloa
Renewed violence follows US arrests of drug lords Joaquin Guzman Lopez and Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada.
A year after Johannesburg building fire, survivors feel abandoned by city
Inquiry found authorities liable for neglect after 2023 blaze killed 76 people in dilapidated building in South Africa.
US Army defends Arlington cemetery employee pushed during Trump visit
Trump visited Section 60 of the cemetery, where troops are buried and where political activities are prohibited.
Donald Trump promises free IVF for women, criticises six-week abortion ban
Republican presidential candidate's comments latest bid to present a moderate image on reproductive issues.
New Zealand’s Maori King Tuheitia dies aged 69
Tributes pour in after the king's death in hospital where he was recovering from heart surgery.
Ukraine says US-made F-16 fighter jet crashed, killing pilot
The crash is the first involving in an F-16 since they began arriving in Ukraine late last month.
Five key takeaways from Kamala Harris, Tim Walz’s first major TV interview
The Democratic nominee and her running mate sat down with CNN's Dana Bash to discuss their plans for the presidency.
Japan’s ruling party faces ‘generational battle’ as it chooses new leader
Fumio Kishida promised reform when he said he was stepping down as prime minister after a term marred by controversy.
France’s Macron defends giving citizenship to Telegram CEO Pavel Durov
French leader denies inviting tech founder to France or having prior knowledge of his visit.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key developments, day 917
As the war enters its 917th day, these are the main developments.
Brazil judge blocks Starlink accounts as X suspension deadline looms
De Moraes's ruling is response to lack of legal representatives in Brazil for X social network, Reuters reports.