‘Moment of joy’ as Uganda discharges last Ebola patient
The good news from Uganda comes as the WHO chief warns the virus in DR Congo is spreading fast.
Zelensky’s removal of popular defence minister sparks protests in Ukraine
A rift between Fedorov and Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi was apparently at the heart of Zelensky's decision.
Pakistan resisting UK attempts to deport grooming gang leader
The government of Pakistan says it has "no connection whatsoever" with the case of Shabir Ahmed.
Children among dead at Algeria foster care home blaze – president
Eleven people have died and 19 other have suffered injuries in the overnight fire, the authorities say.
Italian officials handed jail terms for Genoa bridge disaster that killed 43
The ex-head of Italy's motorway operator Giovanni Castellucci was handed a 12-year term over the 2018 bridge collapse.
JD Vance says Welsh castle was ‘coolest thing I’ve ever seen’
The US Vice-President writes in his new book that a visit to north Wales in 2013 changed his perspective.
More than 800 Canadian wildfires burning as air quality alerts extend to US
The air quality in large parts of Michigan, Minneapolis and Minnesota is deemed "hazardous" by authorities.
Teenager accused of carrying out sabotage actions in Poland for Russia
Polish security services say the aim was to incite ethnic tensions between Poland and Ukraine.
‘A true miracle of destiny’ – Messi and Lamine Yamal’s incredible first meeting
BBC Sport explores a bond between two world-class footballers from different generations who appear bound by destiny
Volunteer firefighter suspected of starting devastating France forest fire
President Macron said there would be no leniency for arsonists, as France - along with much of Europe - deals with a series of unusual heatwaves.
US strikes first tanker with missiles as it enforces new blockade
The US military targeted an unladen oil tanker which it said was heading for the key Iranian oil terminal on Kharg island.
Iran targets military bases as US launches wave of strikes
Explosions were heard across Iran overnight, shortly after neighbouring Gulf states began to report attacks.
Fraud crackdown on Ghana ID cards makes digital checks compulsory – photocopies banned
Companies are now required to verify a person's identity electronically to curb theft and forgery.
Live updates • Syria foils attempt to smuggle weapons to Hezbollah from Iraq, state news says – Haaretz
- Live updates • Syria foils attempt to smuggle weapons to Hezbollah from Iraq, state news says Haaretz
- Syria foils attempt to smuggle weapons to Hezbollah from Iraq, state news agency says Reuters
- Syria thwarts an attempt to smuggle in weapons and missiles to Hezbollah from Iraq Middle East Eye
- Smuggling Bust: Advanced Weapons Intercepted at Syrian Border Devdiscourse
- Syria foils attempt to smuggle weapons to Hezbollah from Iraq — state news agency The Times of Israel
Chip giant TSMC pledges another $100bn to expand US production
The company says it will create "high-tech, high-paying jobs", and raises its total commitment to the US to $265bn.
Moment US Navy jet stuns packed Florida beach with low flypast
A US Navy Blue Angels jet sent some beach items up in the air as it flew at a low altitude over a crowd in Pensacola Beach, Florida.
US military to start screening for testosterone deficiency, Hegseth says
Hegseth says he is authorising hormone screening to ensure US troops "operate at your absolute best".
Ukrainians take to the streets after Zelenskyy ousts defense minister in surprise shake-up – CNBC
- Ukrainians take to the streets after Zelenskyy ousts defense minister in surprise shake-up CNBC
- Ukraine’s Minister of Defense, a Proponent of Drone Warfare, Is Forced Out The New York Times
- Protests in Ukraine's cities against Zelensky's removal of defence minister Fedorov BBC
- Zelensky faces protests over ousting of Ukraine’s defense minister despite military gains CNN
- Zelenskyy faces outrage over defence minister sacking as Starmer makes farewell Ukraine visit as UK PM – Europe live The Guardian
More than 500 feared dead as officials investigate reports of boats capsizing with Rohingya refugees – AP News
- More than 500 feared dead as officials investigate reports of boats capsizing with Rohingya refugees AP News
- IOM and UNHCR Deeply Concerned by Reports of Maritime Incidents off Myanmar Coast; Over 500 Feared Dead International Organization for Migration
- More than 500 feared dead after boats carrying Rohingya refugees capsize off Myanmar NBC News
- More than 500 missing after two refugee boats vanish off Myanmar coast, UN agencies say CNN
- More than 500 feared dead after reports of two shipwrecks off Myanmar, UN says The Guardian
The band playing when a Bangkok bar caught fire mourns its members among the 33 dead – NPR
- The band playing when a Bangkok bar caught fire mourns its members among the 33 dead NPR
- Deadly Bangkok bar fire exposes Thailand’s safety loopholes for nightlife venues The Hill
- Bangkok's bar fire is the city's latest deadly blaze - will anything ever change? BBC
- How flammable decor and lax rules turned Bangkok pub into a death trap Reuters
- In Bangkok Bar Blaze, Signs of Fatal Lapses Repeated Across the World The New York Times