Ukraine says Russian Black Sea Fleet commander among 34 officers killed
Russian Admiral Viktor Sokolov reportedly killed in missile attack on Black Sea Fleet's HQ in Sevastopol last week.
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Bahrain says 2 soldiers killed in Houthi drone attack on Saudi-Yemen border
Houthis have not acknowledged carrying out drone attack, Saudi Arabian-led coalition said it reserves right to respond.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 580
These are the main developments as the war enters its 580th day.
Lahaina residents make their first return to site of deadly West Maui fire
Authorities cleared residents to visit two dozen parcels in the northern part of the town amid fears of toxic dust.
‘A jealous god’: China remakes religions in its own image
Authorities are violating religious freedoms across China as the leadership seeks to assert control.
A US gov’t shutdown could negatively affect its credit, Moody’s warns
A shutdown is possible if Congress fails to provide funding for the fiscal year starting October 1.
Six dead, 12 missing in Guatemala landslides after heavy rain
Six homes have been swept away by the swollen Naranjo River in Guatemala City, with eight children among the missing.
Texas cities struggle to address influx of arrivals along US-Mexico border
The administration of US President Joe Biden has reached out to Mexico for help confronting the spike in migration.
Four tombs unearthed at Roman-era cemetery in Gaza
The discovery represents the first fully unearthed and complete Roman necropolis in Gaza.
Israel foreign minister says US will allow visa-free travel for Israelis
US rights advocates oppose Israel's entry into Visa Waiver Program because of its treatment of Arab Americans.
US and Kenya sign defence deal ahead of possible Haiti mission
Kenyan Defence Minister Aden Duale says country ready to deploy to Haiti to help tackle gang violence.
Kosovo demands Serbia hand over escaped Serb gunmen after deadly shootout
One police officer and three attackers were killed after gunmen stormed the village of Banjska in northern Kosovo.
Sex assault claims against Russell Brand being investigated, UK police says
London's Metropolitan Police says they are investigating allegations made in London and other parts of the country.
Libya’s top prosecutor orders eight officials arrested after flood disaster
Mayor of Derna and officials from the Water Resources Authority and Dams Management Authority are ordered to barrested.
US Senator Menendez says he will be exonerated in bribery indictment
Bob Menendez faces calls to step down amid allegations he took bribes, used influence on behalf of Egyptian government.
Egypt to hold presidential vote in December as economic crisis worsens
Incumbent President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is widely expected to win despite dire economic situation facing the country.
Unpacking India-Canada tensions amid Trudeau’s bombshell allegations
A week after Canada accused India of being tied to Sikh leader's killing, fears over safety and polarisation grow.
US recognises Cook Islands, Niue as Biden hosts Pacific Island leaders
US president is hosting Pacific Island leaders for two-day summit amid intensifying competition with China in region.
Russian media rhetoric could be ‘incitement to genocide in Ukraine’: UN
Some rhetoric disseminated by Russian media could amount to incitement to genocide, the Human Rights Council probe says.
Mali postpones February presidential election due to ‘technical issues’
Government spokesman cites technical reasons linked to the adoption of a new constitution in a June 18 referendum.