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North Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles for second time in a week
The missiles flew for about 400km (249 miles) before falling into the sea, with no reports of damage.
Trump says he will meet ‘fantastic’ Modi during US visit
Republican candidate praises Indian leader while labelling New Delhi a 'very big abuser' in trade.
World Nomad Games put the spotlight on the sport of the Great Steppe
Athletes from 89 countries take part in 10th edition of games featuring sport including horseback wrestling.
The future of travel? For hyperloop, it’s one step forward, two steps back
Proponents of the futuristic concept say it could slash travel times, but doubts about feasibility remain.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 936
As the war enters its 936th day, these are the main developments.
Bolivia braces for turmoil as antigovernment protesters begin march
'March to Save Bolivia': Ex-President Morales challenges former ally and incumbent President Arce in political showdown.
US downplays ability to prevent escalation after Lebanon pager explosions
Biden administration faces continued calls to do more to pressure top ally Israel to prevent wider regional conflict.
How did Hezbollah’s pagers explode in Lebanon?
Localised explosions across Lebanon open a new chapter in one of the region's most established conflicts.
Flooding death toll rises to 21 in Central Europe as more areas on alert
Heavy rainfall has hit Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovakia since last week.
Three firefighters die as Portugal battles dozens of wildfires
The death toll in the latest wave of fires increases to seven as Portugal seeks help from the European Union.
Report: Israel trying to recruit African migrants for Gaza war
Israel’s defence ministry is offering residency to African migrants if they join the war on Gaza, according to Haaretz.
US senator to Arab American advocate: ‘You should hide your head in a bag’
During US hate crimes hearing, prominent activist faces aggressive questions about Hamas and student protests for Gaza.
‘I am a rapist’: French man admits to drugging and mass rape of his ex-wife
Dominique Pelicot, 71, admits to drugging his ex-wife so dozens of other men could rape her and begs for forgiveness.
Can Israel destroy Hamas?
Hamas says it is able to keep fighting the Israeli army in Gaza, despite its losses.
Myanmar’s military intensifying killing and torture of civilians, UN says
UN report finds 5,350 civilians had been killed by the military since the coup in February 2021.
Exploding pagers injure thousands in Lebanon in attack targeting Hezbollah
Lebanese health officials say at least 9 people have died and nearly 3,000 are injured after electronic pagers exploded.
Can Iran restore deterrence against Israel while avoiding an all-out war?
The much-awaited Iranian response to the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran has yet to materialise, but why?
Instagram makes teen accounts private as pressure mounts
New under-18 accounts will be placed into restrictive teen accounts, and current ones will be migrated over.
US rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs charged with sex trafficking, racketeering
Unsealed federal indictment against hip-hop mogul says he 'engaged in persistent and pervasive pattern of abuse'.
What challenges will Algerian President Tebboune face in his second term?
Abdelmadjid Tebboune has won a second term, but what will be the most difficult issues he will grapple with?