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Russia advances in Ukraine but suffers losses, rows with Western powers
Moscow was rushing reinforcements to Donetsk and Kharkiv after unexpectedly high losses for limited advances.
Delegates wear Trump-style ear bandages at the RNC
Delegates at the Republican National Congress are donning fake ear bandages to show their support for Donald Trump.
Rwandans have put their trust in a president who can deliver
Paul Kagame’s re-election for a fourth term is a reflection of the economic and social progress he has achieved.
Vance or Harris: Does a VP pick help win the US election?
Decades of research shows that VP picks rarely swing the vote - in key states or among vital demographics.
African elections show democracy should not be taken for granted
Some polls in Africa’s 2024 election marathon give hope, others raise alarm.
Russia warns EU chief’s plans for new defence union signal confrontation
Kremlin says proposal by Ursula von der Leyen shows Europe's 'militarisation'.
Video: Bangladesh police detain imam leading funeral prayers
Video is said to show police detaining an imam during funeral prayers for students killed during demonstrations.
In Kyrgyzstan, an ‘unprecedented crackdown’ on free press raises alarm
As several laws threaten to criminalise their work, investigative reporters are fleeing the Central Asian nation.
How tribal communities are powering India’s Olympic hockey dreams
101 East meets the hockey players from India’s tribal communities who are reviving the country's love for the sport.
Bangladesh cuts mobile internet as student protests over jobs intensify
Police fire tear gas at students in Dhaka demonstrating against civil service hiring rules they call discriminatory.
Paris Olympics 2024 equestrian: Nour Slaoui – eventing’s first Arab entrant
Nour Slaoui's bond with her horse allowed the rider to be the Arab world's first to qualify for eventing at the Games.
Israel’s Knesset votes to reject Palestinian statehood
The resolution says the creation of a Palestinian state would pose an 'existential danger' to Israel.
Why is Kenya’s Ruto accusing the Ford Foundation of stoking protests?
President's accusation against the US organisation may be to deflect responsibility for his own actions, say analysts.
‘Reprehensible’: UN slams Israeli spokesman’s comments on UNRWA chief
Israeli government official calling Phillipe Lazzarini a 'terrorist sympathiser' also puts his safety at risk, UN says.
Video: Trump’s running mate JD Vance accepts nomination at RNC
JD Vance officially accepted the party’s nomination to be its candidate for vice president.
S Korea top court upholds right to state health benefits for gay couples
Activists welcome ruling but systemic discrimination persists in country where gay marriage is not legally recognised.
Biden tests positive for COVID: What we know
US President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 and has been forced to self-isolate.
Video: Yemen rockslide narrowly misses houses
Video shows a huge rockslide narrowly missing houses in a village in eastern Yemen.
At least 16 people killed in China shopping mall fire
Firefighters pull 75 people to safety as the investigation into the cause of the blaze is under way.
One dead, nine rescued off Oman’s coast after oil tanker sinks
Nine people rescued from 16-strong crew of Indian and Sri Lankan nationals as search ongoing for others.