Hezbollah’s plans, Israel’s threats – is either side ready for war?
Hezbollah says it can and will fight until a ceasefire in Gaza is agreed, here’s a look at the scenarios.
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Israeli forces intensify attacks in Shujayea as Gaza death toll rises
Soldiers advance in Gaza City neighbourhood as UN says at least 60,000 Palestinian residents displaced.
Protesters, police clash as Germany’s far-right AfD party congress starts
Alternative for Germany came in second in European Parliament elections earlier this month.
7.6 million: How England’s healthcare waiting list trebled under the Tories
Waiting times for NHS care have also risen sharply across the UK since ruling Conservatives came to power in 2010.
Mauritanians vote in presidential election with incumbent expected to win
Key issues for voters include fighting corruption and job creation for young people.
Iran warns Israel of ‘obliterating war’ if it attacks Lebanon
Israeli forces conduct series of attacks on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon as tit-for-tat strikes intensify.
French National Assembly election: What’s at stake and what to expect?
President Macron appears poised for major losses in Sunday's snap poll, which could see the rise of the far right.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 855
As the war enters its 855th day, these are the main developments.
Iran heads to presidential run-off on July 5 amid record low turnout
Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian could benefit if turnout is higher during the second round next Friday.
Who is Jordan Bardella, France’s far-right star eyeing the premiership?
The 28-year-old National Rally president, Le Pen's protege, has enjoyed a meteoric rise that could go further yet.
Nike stock plunges on surprise forecast of drop in sales
It was the worst day ever for the stock with losses wiping out $28.4bn from Nike's market valuation.
Preliminary election results show Mongolian People’s Party in the lead
Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene declares victory in the country's parliamentary elections.
Battles rage in north Gaza as Palestinian fighters ambush Israeli troops
Palestinian fighters say they're 'inflicting deaths and injuries' in attacks with anti-tank rockets and small-arms fire.
Re-energised Biden comes out swinging after dreadful Trump debate
Biden said he 'fully intends' to win upcoming election in speech at a campaign rally, waving aside calls to step down.
US Supreme Court weakens federal regulators in boost for business
Billions of dollars are potentially at stake in challenges that could be spawned by the 'unwarranted shock' to the law.
Tension and stand-offs as South Africa struggles to launch coalition gov’t
ANC-DA deadlock over cabinet positions prompted fears that government of national unity may have ended before it begins.
Kenya protests simmer after deadly week of demonstrations
High Court rules in favour of a petition demanding a halt to the use of potentially deadly weaponry by police.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy charting ‘comprehensive plan’ to end war with Russia
Ukrainian president says as the war rages and casualties mount, a plan to end the 28-month conflict is in the works.
Azerbaijan to hold snap parliamentary elections on September 1
President Aliyev's New Azerbaijan Party is expected to win a new majority in the oil-rich country's legislature.
What is Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law and why is it controversial?
Louisiana passed a law requiring all state-funded schools to display the biblical Ten Commandments, prompting lawsuits.