Serbia and France sign $3bn deal for sale of French fighter jets
Sale comes as European nations try to coax Serbia away from traditional ally and weapons supplier Moscow.
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In Venezuela’s diaspora, protests erupt against Maduro’s contested election
Migrants and refugees are using their political might abroad to pressure Venezuela to release complete election results.
Houthis release footage of fighters boarding Greek oil tanker in Red Sea
Video appears to show a series of explosions on the vessel, amid fears of a potential major oil spill.
UN says Israel agrees to pauses in Gaza fighting for polio vaccinations
Agreement consists of temporary pauses in separate areas of Gaza with goal of vaccinating 640,000 children under 10.
Russia lashes out against ‘terrorist’ incursion in Kursk, pulls back planes
Russia redeploys air assets as Ukraine unveils its own long-range weapons and ballistic missiles.
ABBA tells Trump to stop playing its songs at his events
Representatives of numerous artists have taken issue with Trump's unauthorised use of their music at campaign events.
‘Why Jenin?’ What does Israel have against the refugee camp?
Israeli military action against the town and impoverished refugee camp are decades old.
Tunisia court allows former minister Znaidi to run for president
Decision could restore momentum to race for October election, toughening the contest for President Kais Saied.
EU’s top diplomat seeks sanctions against Israeli ministers
Josep Borrell urges 27 member states to back measures against those accused of fomenting 'hatred' towards Palestinians.
Thai court sentences Spanish YouTube chef to life in jail for murder
Daniel Sancho Bronchalo, son of Spanish actor, convicted of murdering and dismembering Colombian plastic surgeon.
‘We are afraid’: East Africa struggles as mpox spreads amid vaccine delays
Border regions in countries neighbouring DRC raise alert levels and screening measures as the mpox virus spreads.
Deadly Israeli raids in occupied West Bank as Gaza war rages
Israel has launched its largest military assault in the territory in more than 20 years, attacking four areas.
Dozens injured, power cut as Typhoon Shanshan hits southern Japan
Powerful storm with gusts of up to 216km per hour made landfall near Satsumasendai city in southwestern Kyushu.
Las Vegas politician jailed for life for killing investigative journalist
Former public administrator Robert Telles sentenced to life after being found guilty of 2022 murder of Jeff German.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 916
As the war enters its 916th day, these are the main developments.
Aid delivery in Gaza is nearly impossible. Why hasn’t the US intervened?
UN says Israel is hampering efforts to deliver vaccines and other aid, but the US has offered little public pressure.
Hong Kong prepares for Stand News verdict in latest media freedom test
Two editors from now-closed independent publication are facing sedition charges over the outlet's reporting.
Venezuelan opposition rallies in Caracas one month after disputed vote
Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado says President Nicolas Maduro is becoming 'more isolated' after election.
Trump gunman saw rally as ‘target of opportunity’, FBI official says
Shooter made 'detailed effort' to attack major event before targeting Donald Tump at Pennsylvania rally, FBI says.
Israel has launched a massive assault on the West Bank. Why and why now?
Israel seems to be fighing on several fronts, taking on one as the other calms a bit, with the Gaza assault constant.