Son of Sri Lanka’s ex-leader Mahinda Rajapaksa to run for president
Governing party nominated Namal Rajapaksa to challenge incumbent Ranil Wickremesinghe in the September 21 election.
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Russia reports fierce battles against invading Ukrainian forces
Russian troops are spending a second day trying to repel an incursion by Ukrainian forces, Moscow says.
Russia accuses Ukraine of opening ‘African front’ as Niger cuts Kyiv ties
Ukraine seeks support from the Global South, but several West Africa states are ditching Western ties to turn to Russia.
UK braces for day of unrest amid fears of 100 more far-right riots
Thousands of police have been deployed to avert possible attacks on immigration solicitors and refugee centres.
US charges Iran-linked Pakistani over political assassination plot
Asif Merchant accused of seeking hitman to kill unnamed officials as revenge for assassination of Iran military chief.
Thai Constitutional Court dissolves progressive Move Forward Party
Thailand's top court also bans several party members, including ex-leader Pita Limjaroenrat, from politics for 10 years.
Boeing to change design to prevent future 737 MAX 9 door panel blowouts
Boeing is working on design changes 'that will allow the door plug to not be closed' until it's firmly secured, it said.
The day after in Dhaka
Bangladesh city’s streets, under care of civilian traffic cops and property guards, tell story of overnight destruction.
Who is Yahya Sinwar, Ismail Haniyeh’s successor as Hamas chief?
Sinwar will lead resistance movement from an unknown location in Gaza, amid fears of wider escalation across the region.
German court fines woman for ‘from the river to the sea’ chant
Defence lawyer calls the $655 fine against 22-year-old protester a 'dark day for freedom of expression'.
Venezuela defence minister pledges ‘absolute loyalty’ to Maduro
Country's defence chief pledges to stand by Maduro's side following calls by opposition to join 'side of the people'.
Musk declares ‘war’ on advertisers as X sues ad alliance, companies
In its lawsuit, X said an advertisers alliance conspired to withhold 'billions of dollars' in ad revenue from it.
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to lead Bangladesh interim government
The microfinance pioneer has been tapped to lead an interim government after the ouster of PM Sheikh Hasina.
Bangladeshis dream of a better future after Hasina ousted
Hope for a new start and idealism for a better future as the country celebrates the removal of longtime leader.
Hamas names Yahya Sinwar as new leader after Ismail Haniyeh’s killing
The selection of Sinwar follows the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh and signals centrality of Gaza within the group.
Israeli jets set off sonic booms over Beirut as Nasrallah warns of response
Israeli jets fly low over Beirut, with sonic booms rattling windows throughout the Lebanese capital.
Iran’s response to Israel looms. What are the possible scenarios?
With tension in the Middle East at its highest since October 7, how did we get here and what could happen next?
Who is Tim Walz, Kamala Harris’s VP pick in US election?
A governor, former congressman and army veteran, Walz brings experience and a liberal record to the Democratic ticket.
‘In Lancaster, the people have been lovely’: A UK city resists race riots
Far-right sympathisers planned to disrupt the peace in the northern city, but were outnumbered by counterprotesters.
Google has illegal monopoly over internet search, US judge rules
The case depicted Google as a technological bully that methodically thwarted competition to protect its search engine.