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Taliban celebrates three years of return to power in Afghanistan
Afghanistan's rulers celebrate the anniversary of their return to power amid a worsening humanitarian crisis.
What is mpox and why has WHO declared it a global health emergency?
The WHO has issued its highest level of alert for the viral disease as it spreads rapidly in Africa.
US inflation slows in July, clearing way for a cut in interest rates
The annual increase in inflation slowed to below three percent for the first time in nearly 3.5 years.
Zelenskyy says Ukrainian offensive advancing as Belgorod declares emergency
Ukrainian leader says 100 Russian soldiers captured since surprise incursion began, as Russia denies strategic impact.
Can diplomacy defuse rising tension in the Middle East?
US approves major weapons sale to Israel while also calling for end to its war in Gaza.
Stonehenge’s Altar Stone came all the way from Scotland, new research shows
Central stone of famous British monument came from 750km (465 miles) away in Scotland, not Wales as previously thought.
Deadly wildfire in Greece destroys land and homes
Drone footage shows the extensive damage from the worst wildfire in Greece this year.
WHO declares mpox a global public health emergency
Officials say new fast-spreading variant has been detected in Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring countries.
Sudan army absent as talks aimed at ending civil war begin in Switzerland
Army leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan's about-face on joining talks dampens hopes they will lead to end of 16-month war.
New round of Gaza ceasefire talks to take place in Doha on Thursday
With no clarity on Hamas joining, US State Department says Qatar has assured the Palestinian group will be represented.
Biden on the trail: Will US president help or hurt Harris’s campaign?
Experts say Joe Biden's presence on the trail risks hurting Kamala Harris as her push for White House gains momentum.
Rowling, Musk named in French probe on boxer Imane Khelif’s ‘cyberbullying’
Lawsuit says Algerian Olympic gold medallist was subjected to 'misogynist, racist and sexist campaign' during the games.
What’s the economic impact of immigrants?
The West is seeing record immigration inflows, but far-right groups are blaming their economic grievances on migrants.
North Korea set to reopen borders to foreign tourists
The reclusive country has largely been closed to tourists since 2020, when it imposed strict COVID-19 border controls.
What happened in the Kolkata rape case that triggered doctors’ protests?
Doctors and activists demand the safeguarding of women and medical professionals after a trainee medic was murdered.
How people in Gaza are working remotely amid war
One man is making it possible for people in Gaza to work remotely while Israel continues to wage war.
Israeli and Palestinian UN envoys clash at UNSC
Palestine’s envoy Riyad Mansour condemned Israel for doing the opposite in Gaza of what the UN has demanded.
‘We are all on the front line’: DR Congo’s young women rebels take on M23
Self-defence militias called the Wazalendo are taking up arms against the M23 group that's launching attacks in DRC.
Here’s what’s in the US’s $20 billion weapons package to Israel
The Biden administration has approved sending $20B worth of arms to Israel, even as the US publicly calls for restraint.
Germany probes suspected sabotage at sealed military base
Soldiers at base next to Cologne airport warned not to drink tap water.