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Russian navy fleet, including frigate, nuclear-powered sub, arrives in Cuba
US downplays deployment, which comes amid rising tensions over Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
G7 leaders to kick off summit in Italy’s southern Puglia
Additional aid to Ukraine, the war in Gaza and investment in Africa will dominate the agenda of the three-day forum.
UK’s Starmer says ‘wealth creation’ priority in election pitch to voters
Labour Party leader rules out any rise in income tax, for national insurance or VAT.
Nine killed, 29 injured, in Russian missile attack on Kryvyi Rih
Five children among those hurt after missile hit an apartment block in latest attack on Ukrainian president's hometown.
Buenos Aires sees violent protests over Milei’s reforms in Argentina
President Javier Milei seeks to pass a key bill that would privatise public industry and implement austerity measures.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 839
As the war enters its 839th day, these are the main developments.
Significant part of Gaza facing ‘famine-like conditions’, WHO says
World Health Organization chief Tedros says 8,000 children under age five in Gaza diagnosed with acute malnutrition.
French conservatives remove leader Eric Ciotti for backing Le Pen pact
The move comes as President Emmanuel Macron seeks alliance against France's far right before upcoming elections.
Dutch court convicts 3 men for murder of crime reporter Peter R de Vries
The 2021 killing of investigative journalist known for exposing underworld had sent the Netherlands into shock.
Hunter Biden convicted on gun charges: Will he go to jail?
Sentencing to happen at latest by October 9, about a month before his father, US President Joe Biden, seeks re-election.
As China scrambles for Zimbabwe’s lithium, small miners are left behind
Small-scale miners are finding ways to navigate decreased demand and lower prices of the raw material they supply.
EU threatens tariff hike on Chinese electric vehicles
The spat over EVs is part of a wider trade dispute over Chinese state support for green technologies.
Hungary to allow NATO aid to flow to Ukraine
Budapest will not obstruct NATO military aid to Ukraine as it has the EU's efforts, but it will not help.
Coca-Cola ad in Bangladesh sparks backlash for ‘denying ties with Israel’
The commercial was briefly withdrawn before US-based firm put it back up as it battles calls for boycott amid Gaza war.
Russia, China, Ukraine, Africa: What’s on the G7 agenda in Italy?
From frozen Russian assets to growing West-China tensions, leading advanced economies have thorny issues to tackle.
Hezbollah fires nearly 100 rockets at Israel after senior commander killed
The military confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah is escalating with both saying they are prepared for war.
US and Ukraine’s EU allies rush to agree deal on Russian assets ahead of G7
Thorny issues remain as Washington tries to overcome scepticism in Western capitals.
UN-backed commission accuses Israel and Palestinian groups of war crimes
The COI also says Israel is guilty of crimes against humanity, but Israel rejects 'anti-Israeli discrimination'.
At least 41 dead in fire at building housing workers in Kuwait
Fire erupts in building in southern Mangaf district, an area heavily populated with foreign workers in Kuwait.