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China’s economic influence more welcome in poorer countries, poll finds
Thailand holds most positive views of China, followed by Nigeria, Kenya and Tunisia, Pew survey shows.
NATO promises Ukraine $43bn in aid, ‘irreversible path’ to membership
Pledges come as US also announced it will deploy longer-range missiles to Germany and bolster defences against Russia.
Taiwan says record number of Chinese warplanes detected amid NATO summit
Taiwan’s Defence Ministry says 56 Chinese aircraft crossed sensitive median line as Beijing carries out military drills.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 867
As the war enters its 867th day, these are the main developments.
Biden’s candidacy in crisis as Clooney, US senator call on him to quit
Actor and donor George Clooney says Biden will lose the presidency, House and Senate if he doesn't step aside.
Archegos founder Bill Hwang convicted at fraud trial over fund’s collapse
DOJ said market manipulation caused more than $10bn in losses at global banks, and more than $100bn at portfolio firms.
What’s next for NATO?
Military alliance marks 75 years at summit with Ukraine war centre stage.
‘Last chance’: Activist Leonard Peltier’s family reflects on life in prison
Denied parole, the Indigenous activist continues to serve a decades-long sentence. His family shares the repercussions.
Israel orders Palestinians to leave Gaza city as Doha truce talks continue
The Israeli army has warned that 'Gaza city will remain a dangerous combat zone'.
Transfer of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine ‘happening as we speak’
The top leaders of NATO’s 32 member countries announced additional military support for Ukraine.
Elon Musk beats $500m severance lawsuit by fired Twitter workers
The case is one of many accusing Musk of reneging on promises to former Twitter employees and vendors.
CNN to cut 100 jobs and switch to paywall for website
Media organisations including CNN have struggled to grow audiences and revenue and are trying new offerings.
Prosecutors say Alec Baldwin broke ‘cardinal rules’ for handling guns
The Hollywood actor's trial has begun in Santa Fe, three years after Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins's killing.
What does Project 2025 mean for the rest of the world?
Right-wing wish list for a Trump comeback sets stage for darker future at home … and abroad.
UEFA Euro 2024: Spain’s wonderkid Lamine Yamal upstages Ronaldo and Mbappe
Spain reached the Euro 2024 final with a 2-1 win against France and a goal for the ages from their prodigy, Lamine Yamal
Pakistan says registered Afghan refugees can stay for one more year
Pakistan says it will extend the validity of Proof of Registration cards of 1.45 million Afghan refugees for one year.
Serenade of the Skies: Stargazing in Morocco
Rania traces stars at the Oukaimeden observatory in Morocco’s mountains and shares their beauty with villagers below.
Freed former Palestinian bodybuilder alleges abuse by Israeli jailers
A former Palestinian bodybuilder came out of an Israeli prison frail and in poor health after months without charge.
‘Oppressively hot’: Record-breaking heatwave engulfs western US
More than 161 million people are under heat alerts as extreme weather prompts warnings and health fears.
Has famine arrived in Gaza? UN experts say it has
A group of independent UN experts warn famine has spread throughout Gaza after more than nine months of war.