Celine Dion serenades Paris in sodden start to Olympics
More than 300,000 spectators have braved the rain to line the Seine and bear witness to the first-ever Olympic opening ceremony to be held outside a stadium.
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Missile forces hit Russian air base in Crimea: Ukraine
Ukrainian missile forces have struck a Russian military airfield as Kyiv ramps up long-range attacks on the occupied Crimean peninsula.
French rail arson attacks paralyse Olympic-ready Paris
France's national rail company SNCF says it will ensure transport for all Olympic delegations after arson attacks paralysed train travel to Paris.
Mexico drug kingpin pleads not guilty to US charges
There are reports a younger man arrested alongside a Mexican drug cartel kingpin lured him to the US where both were arrested, as part of a plea bargain.
Israel tells Gazans to leave southern Khan Younis areas
Israel's military has ordered the evacuation of parts of Gaza's Khan Younis region as it continues an operation against Hamas militants there.
Trump touts ties to Israel’s Netanyahu, blasts Harris
US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump dispelled rumours of tensions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they met in Florida.
Trump vows return to shooting scene, Obamas back Harris
Donald Trump has vowed to hold a "big and beautiful rally" in the town where he was shot at as Democratic rival Kamala Harris begins to narrow his lead.
Israeli troops battle fighters in Khan Younis
More than 100 Palestinian fighters have been killed since Israel began their latest operation in Khan Younis, as international pressure mounts for a ceasefire.
EU shifts $2.5b from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine
The European Union will transfer 1.5 billion euros in proceeds from frozen Russian assets "to the defence and reconstruction of Ukraine".
Arson attacks paralyse French trains before Olympics
Vandals have hit France's rail network in a "calculated, co-ordinated" assault that's caused major disruption just hours before the Olympics opening ceremony.
Rain doesn’t dampen Paris 2024 opening ceremony
More than 300,000 spectators braved the rain to line the Seine and bear witness to the first-ever Olympic opening ceremony to be held outside a stadium.
Vandals paralyse French trains before Olympic ceremony
Vandals and arsonists have targeted France's high-speed rail network with attacks that have brought major disruption before the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.
Vandals attack French railways before Olympic ceremony
Vandals have targeted France's high-speed rail network with co-ordinated attacks that brought major disruption before the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.
‘Malicious acts’ disrupt French trains before Olympics
French officials have condemned fires and vandalism that have heavily disrupted high-speed train lines just hours before the Olympics' opening ceremony.
US arrests leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa drug cartel
In a major blow to Mexico's powerful Sinaloa Cartel, drug kingpin "El Mayo" and a son of his ex-partner "El Chapo" have been arrested in Texas.
Israel seeks change to Gaza truce plan, hostage release
Israel wants "a vetting mechanism for civilian populations returning to the north of Gaza, where they fear these populations could support" Hamas fighters.
Netanyahu to meet Trump seeking to ease tensions
Former US president Donald Trump is due to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for talks that will test whether their recent rift can be mended.
There is no famine, says Sudan’s agriculture minister
While 755,000 people are experiencing catastrophic hunger, the crisis isn't severe enough across the population to be called a famine, Sudan's government says.
Harris pushes on with campaign blitz, gaining on Trump
US Vice President Kamala Harris has touted plans for affordable healthcare, and criticised Republicans for blocking gun limits in the wake of school shootings.
Fears of major spill after Philippine oil tanker sinks
Authorities have rescued over a dozen crew and are racing to avert an environmental disaster after an oil tanker sank in huge waves of the Philippine capital.
Israeli forces advance in southern Gaza, tanks in Rafah
The Israeli military has advanced deeper into parts of southern Gaza, while Palestinians have expressed disappointment in Benjamin Netanyahu's speech in the US.
Monday breaks record for hottest day ever on earth
The record for the hottest day globally has been broken for the second day in a row and the worldwide temperature could rise even more in coming days.
Netanyahu to meet Biden and Harris after fiery address
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will make a White House visit to meet President Joe Biden and Kamala Harris following his address to the US Congress.
Biden bows out as Trump, Harris tussle in reset race
President Joe Biden has "passed the torch" and called for voters to defend democracy as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris traded barbs in a revamped US election.
Ukraine ‘ready’ for talks if Russia acts in good faith
Ukraine is ready to hold talks with Russia if Kremlin officials act in good faith, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has told his Chinese counterpart.
Plane slips off runway at Nepal airport, killing 18
Eighteen bodies have been recovered after a plane carrying 19 people slipped off the runway and crashed at the Nepal capital's airport.
Abuse rife in New Zealand state care: royal commission
A royal commission has found hundreds of thousands of New Zealand children were abused, tortured or killed while in state and faith-based care.
Israel launches new Gaza raids as Netanyahu visits US
Israeli raids targeting Hamas have forced thousands to flee in southern Gaza, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gets ready to address the US Congress.
Harris bashes Trump over ‘fear and hate’ at first rally
Kamala Harris has aggressively gone after Donald Trump's vulnerabilities, comparing her background as a former prosecutor to his record as a convicted felon.
Ukraine foreign minister visits China for peace talks
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has arrived in China to discuss ways to achieve peace in Ukraine with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.
Secret Service head quits over Trump assassination bid
The head of the US Secret Service Kimberly Cheatle is stepping down, according to an email she sent to staff after an assassination bid on Donald Trump.