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At least 10 killed in Israeli attack on southern Lebanon
Israel's military claims it hit a Hezbollah weapons warehouse but Lebanese Health Ministry says residence attacked.
Biden says Gaza ceasefire in sight, warns against efforts to undermine deal
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to the Middle East to continue diplomatic push for ceasefire deal.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 904
As the war enters its 904th day, these are the main developments.
‘A unique relationship:’ How Kamala Harris courts the progressive left
Despite pledges to lead a 'people-first presidency', Harris has faced criticism from the far-left wing of the Democrats.
In major policy speech, Kamala Harris promises to ‘bring down costs’
US Democratic presidential candidate presents plan to tackle food 'price gouging', child care and housing costs.
Russia says it eliminated Ukrainian unit, as Kyiv claims advances in Kursk
Ukrainian official says incursion into Russian territory aims to push Moscow to enter 'fair negotiation process'.
Omar Assad’s family says ‘unjust’ US decision will not end push for justice
Relatives slam the US for continuing to fund Israeli army unit involved in elderly Palestinian American man's killing.
UN chief calls for ‘polio pause’ in Gaza war to tackle virus
Hamas says it supports UN request to halt the fighting to allow a vaccination campaign for children against polio.
What to know about the Democratic National Convention in Chicago
Democrats are rallying behind Kamala Harris and Tim Walz at party convention, but protests over Gaza war also expected.
‘Pure terrorism’: World reacts to Israeli settler attack in West Bank
Deadly attack on Palestinian village of Jit sparks condemnation and calls for accountability, sanctions against Israel.
Suicide bomber kills 16 soldiers in southern Yemen, official says
Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula claims responsibility for the attack that targeted STC fighters in Abyan.
US, Qatar and Egypt say mediators will work to finalise Gaza ceasefire deal
Mediators announce a 'bridging proposal' that would set the path for regional de-escalation and ending the war.
Who is Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thailand’s new, youngest prime minister?
What's happened in Thailand and why was former PM Srettha Thavisin dismissed from the top job?
What economic challenges await Kamala Harris as US president hopeful?
Harris's economic views are largely unknown, but inflation is a red flag for the Democratic presidential nominee.
WHO reports 300 cholera deaths in Sudan, warns dengue and meningitis rising
More than 25 million people across the country face acute hunger as well as outbreaks of disease due to civil war.
Thailand’s ruling coalition nominates Paetongtarn as PM, parliament to vote
The 37-year-old daughter of tycoon Thaksin Shinawatra would become the third member of the family to lead Thailand.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 903
As the war enters its 903rd day, these are the main developments.
In troubled Taiwan China waters, a swimming race provides rare hope
Swimmers hope their friendly rivalry can be an example for cooperation across the troubled Taiwan Strait.
How Canada’s ‘off-the-record’ arms exports end up in Israel
Advocates say Canada is flouting international obligations by allowing arms shipments to Israel via the United States.