Marcos Jr welcomes US support as Blinken and Austin arrive in Philippines
Manila and Washington have grown closer amid increasing tension with Beijing in the disputed South China Sea.
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At least 49 killed, dozens trapped after landslides hit India’s Kerala
Heavy rain hinders rescue efforts after landslides struck hilly Wayanad district while people were sleeping.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 886
As the war enters its 886th day, these are the main developments.
UN says 86 percent of Gaza now under Israeli evacuation orders
Israeli military carries out more attacks across the strip, killing at least 33 Palestinians amid mass displacements.
Israeli far-right politicians protest arrest of soldiers suspected of abuse
Ministers and members of Knesset slam detention of nine soldiers accused of abusing a Palestinian prisoner.
Protests break out as Maduro declared winner of disputed Venezuela election
World leaders and other observers call for full breakdown of election results as opposition says vote marred by fraud.
Polio epidemic declared in Gaza in latest sign of worsening health crisis
Gaza's health ministry calls for 'immediate intervention to end aggression and find radical solutions' to the emergency.
Trump agrees to be interviewed in FBI’s probe into assassination attempt
FBI agent says agency eager to get ex-US president's 'perspective on what he observed' during July 13 rally shooting.
Harris slams Trump on abortion issue as six-week ban takes effect in Iowa
Abortion access remains top US election issue as ban on procedure after six weeks of pregnancy takes effect in Iowa.
Man detained after eight people stabbed in UK’s Southport
Police officials have arrested the suspect and seized his knife after the stabbing incident in Southport, England.
What is the Golan Heights and who controls it?
The rocky patch of land, legally part of Syria, is where the latest tensions between Israel and Hezbollah have erupted.
Meloni meets Xi as Italian PM seeks to ‘relaunch’ ties with Beijing
Giorgia Meloni is in China for the first time since she became prime minister as she seeks to improve economic ties.
South Africa’s ruling ANC expels ex-president Zuma for backing rival party
Jacob Zuma, who once led the African National Congress, has been accused of campaigning to dislodge the ANC from power.
France acts against far left as telecoms join list of saboteur targets
Arrests under way but infrastructure continues to be targeted amid Paris Olympics.
Maduro claims victory in disputed Venezuela election: What’s next?
Maduro was declared the winner of the presidential vote on Sunday; however, the opposition has contested these results.
Stark split in world reactions to disputed Venezuela election
US and allies express strong concern over fairness; Russia, China and friends offer congratulations.
‘No Zeitenwende’: Germany lacks leadership amid Ukraine war, say experts
Germany’s 2025 budget will halve aid to Ukraine, but public opinion goes in the opposite direction.
US President Joe Biden unveils proposals to reform the Supreme Court
Proposed changes include term limits for top US court's nine justices and a stricter ethics code.
War of words as Erdogan says Turkey could intervene in Israel’s war on Gaza
Turkey again compares Netanyahu to Hitler; Israel says Erdogan 'following in the footsteps of Saddam Hussein'.
On US trip, Netanyahu found support as usual — but also problems ahead
Relationship with US is crucial to Israel, making Netanyahu's trip of vital importance.