Israel strikes market and school in Gaza, killing at least 20 Palestinians
At least eight killed in Deir el-Balah market, hours after yet another school attack kills 12 displaced Palestinians.
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US sanctions former Haitian president over alleged drug trafficking
US Treasury Department says Michel Joseph Martelly 'abused his influence' to facilitate drug trafficking to the US.
Panama deports 29 Colombian migrants from Darien Gap under US deal
First group of migrants has been deported under agreement on migrant repatriations signed with the US in July.
Mpox not the new COVID, says WHO
WHO official says regardless of strain, mpox is not the new COVID, as authorities know how to control its spread.
Why is Switzerland offering cash prizes to retrieve munitions from lakes?
Why did the Swiss military dump munitions into lakes from 1918 to 1964 and why must they be retrieved now?
How did the superyacht carrying tech tycoon Mike Lynch sink off Sicily?
Lynch and Morgan Stanley chief Jonathan Bloomer are among six people missing after the Bayesian sank, killing one.
Suspected serial killer escapes from police custody in Kenya’s Nairobi
Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, who is accused of murdering 42 women, breaks out of a police station along with 12 others.
Japan’s ruling party to pick new leader, successor to PM Kishida next month
The winner of the Liberal Democratic Party's leadership election in September will also become the next prime minister.
Top takeaways from day one of the 2024 Democratic National Convention
President Joe Biden has delivered the keynote speech, celebrating Vice President Kamala Harris as the party nominee.
US says Iran behind cyber attacks on Harris, Trump election campaigns
Intelligence agencies accuse Iran of trying to create discord amid concern about foreign interference in November polls.
Trump posts AI fakes implying Taylor Swift endorsement
The Republican presidential candidate has posted several AI-generated images which have been labelled misinformation.
North Korean soldier defects to South Korea: Report
Authorities are questioning the man who came across the border near the northeastern coast of South Korea.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 907
As the war enters its 907th day, these are the main developments.
Democratic Convention protesters to Harris: Israel arms embargo or no vote
Thousands gather at the Chicago convention to call for a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to US weapons transfers to Israel.
Israeli strikes kill 35 in one day as Gaza hospitals warn of collapse
Medical source says 'entire health sector has collapsed' as Israeli air attacks kill Palestinians across the Gaza Strip.
Nicaragua bans 1,500 NGOs in latest crackdown against civil society
The move is part of a crackdown against groups viewed as hostile to President Daniel Ortega.
Hezbollah’s tunnel video threatens enemies but leaves much unknown
Lebanese group's latest video unveils its expansive tunnel network, which it can use to its advantage against Israel.
Canada tells rail companies, unions to avoid crippling stoppage
Canada ships grain, fertilizer and commodities by rail, and stoppage could cause daily losses of CAD$1 billion.
India’s Modi to visit Ukraine on Friday, weeks after trip to Russia
India's government has sought to balance close ties with both Russia and Western allies.
Putin offers to mediate Azerbaijan-Armenia peace deal on trip to Baku
The Russian leader's two-day state visit marks a shift in alliances in the politically unstable Caucasus region.