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Blinken says ceasefire talks ‘maybe last’ chance to free captives from Gaza
Visiting Israel, Blinken is stepping up US diplomatic pressure to secure a ceasefire despite continuing rifts.
China’s Xi holds talks with Vietnam’s new leader in Beijing
Meeting between leaders of China, Vietnam signals close ties between neighbouring states despite occasional tensions.
Russia’s Shiveluch volcano erupts after powerful 7.0 earthquake
The eruption triggered a 'code red' warning for aircraft.
Philippines and China say ships collided at new South China Sea flashpoint
They blame each other for the early morning incident at Sabina Shoal in the Spratly Islands.
Chechen leader drives gun-mounted Tesla truck, invites Musk to Russia
Ramzan Kadyrov says Cybertruck will be given to Russian forces fighting in the war in Ukraine.
Harris leads Trump in polls on eve of Democratic National Convention
Democratic nominee leads Republican by 3-6 points ahead of party convention Chicago.
Ukraine hits second key bridge as continues incursion into Russia’s Kursk
Stating the incursion's aims for the first time, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine needs border 'buffer zone'.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 906
As the war enters its 906th day, these are the main developments.
Cholera outbreak in Sudan killed at least 22 people, health minister says
Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim has declared a cholera epidemic due to contaminated drinking water and weather conditions.
UK to conduct review on tackling ‘extremist ideologies’, including misogyny
Misogyny, 'Islamism' and far-right 'extremism' among trends to be analysed, Home Office says.
Trump vs Harris: Who’s winning over more Americans?
As the new face of the Democrats, Harris is in the ‘honeymoon phase’. But can she beat Trump in November?
Bangladesh’s Yunus promises support to Rohingya in first policy speech
Bangladesh's interim prime minister has also pledged to maintain the country's important garment industry.
Some doctors still on strike, protests spread after Indian medic’s murder
Thousands march in streets of Kolkata as authorities struggle to contain demonstrations calling for justice.
The unlikely origins of some of the world’s favourite foods
Fusion cuisine: How chicken tikka masala was invented in Glasgow and pizza became American.
MotoGP: Francesco Bagnaia wins Austrian Grand Prix, takes championship lead
The Italian takes his seventh victory of the season at the Red Bull Ring to reclaim the riders' championship lead.
Solidarity with Palestine must be about decolonisation, not just ceasefire
The global pro-Palestinian movement must not fall for short-term goals that do not address Palestinian demands.
Video: Ferris wheel catches fire at music festival in Germany
A fire has engulfed multiple cabins on a ferris wheel at the Highfield Music Festival in Grosspoesna, Germany.
Famine looming in parts of Yemen, UN experts warn
The number of acutely malnourished children has increased by 34% compared with last year, a United Nations report says.
Belarus says Ukraine amassing troops at border amid incursion into Russia
Fighting has escalated after Ukrainian troops smashed through the border into Russia's Kursk region this month.
‘It’s not about Raygun’: Breakdancers speak out on Olympics row
Legendary breakers Kwikstep and Rokafella give their take on the now infamous 'kangaroo hop'.