Russian hits Kyiv as Ukraine runs low on air defences
Ukraine is renewing its calls for more air defence systems after Russia launched another deadly wave of drones and missiles at Kyiv, killing at least 12 people.
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Pope visits US ambassador on July 4, prays for migrants
American Pope Leo XIV has spent the Fourth of July praying for migrants at the epicentre of Europe's migration debate on the Sicilian island of Lampedusa.
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Trump dials up patriotism at America’s ‘joyous’ 250th
President Donald Trump has told Americans "we will always be the best" in a partisan and patriotic speech marking the 250th anniversary of US independence.
Death toll from Venezuela quakes nearing 3000
Tens of thousands of people remain missing after the devastating twin quakes that hit Venezuela 10 days ago, as the death toll nudges a grim new toll.
Sons of Iran’s slain leader Khamenei appear at funeral
Mourners have descended on Tehran for a funeral for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an attack four months ago.
Trump offers to help broker stalled Ukraine peace talks
Ahead of next week's NATO summit, Donald Trump has spoken with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskiy, offering to help broker a solution to the Ukraine war.
Burnham says he’ll push for voting reform in the UK
The UK MP now widely regarded as prime-minister-in-waiting, Andy Burnham, says he wants voting reform to be part of Labour's policy agenda.
St Petersburg region hit by major Ukraine drone attack
St Petersburg's governor says the Russian city of six million has come under a large-scale drone attack, with an oil terminal struck.
Russia bombards Kyiv in deadliest strike of 2026
Ukraine is calling for more air defences from allies as its capital mourns the destruction from a massive Russian bombardment that killed at least 30 people.
Trial for Bundibugyo Ebola treatment starts in DR Congo
Clinical testing of two antiviral therapy approaches against Ebola is beginning in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organisation says.
Venezuela’s leader angrily defends earthquake response
Venezuela's earthquake response was panned as slow and disorganised, but leader Delcy Rodriguez insists authorities acted quickly and are doing all they can.
Iran warns ships to use approved Hormuz routes, or else
All oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz must use Iran's approved routes or face a "forceful response", Tehran's military says.
Members of rebel Catholic group excommunicated: Vatican
A breakaway right-wing Catholic group that ordained bishops without Pope Leo's approval are in schism with the church and excommunicated, the Vatican says.
Mob burns Ebola treatment centre, Congo toll hits 438
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 1406 including 438 deaths, according to the latest data.
Floods kill at least 59 people in Ivory Coast
At least 59 people have been killed since the start of the wet season in Ivory Coast, the government says.
‘Night of horror’: Russia bombards Kyiv in major strike
Russia has pounded Ukraine's capital with hundreds of drones and missiles, killing 20 people, in what it says is revenge for strikes on Moscow's oil sector.
Venezuela’s toll from twin earthquakes rises to 2295
The death toll from the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 2295 with tens of thousands reported missing.
US and Iran hold indirect technical peace talks
US President Donald Trump claims peace talks with Iran are going "very well", despite Iranian officials refusing to meet with US envoys.
US Supreme Court rejects birthright citizenship curbs
The US Supreme Court has upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting Donald Trump's order that children born to parents in the US illegally are not citizens.
UN agency for Palestinian refugees near breaking point
The UN is facing a funding crisis as it struggles to provide aid, schooling, healthcare, social services and shelter to millions of Palestinian refugees.
Ukraine readying for new Russian attack from north
Ukraine is bracing for a possible new Russian attack from the north, while its forces press on with long-range strikes on targets linked Moscow's oil industry.
Iran says it won’t meet with US envoys in Doha
The prospects for a lasting peace between the US and Iran are in doubt after Iran said it wouldn't meet with US envoys who flew to the region for negotiations.
Hopes of finding more Venezuela quakes survivors fade
The death toll in Venezuela is heading towards 2000 after two earthquakes but officials are preparing for a much worse scenario - by ordering 10,000 body bags.
Ten civilians killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine
Ten people have been killed in attacks on Ukraine as Volodymyr Zelenskiy mocks Russia, saying it has set and put off 15 deadlines to capture the Donbas region.
Survivors decry slow aid after deadly Venezuela quakes
As the death toll from the Venezuela earthquakes rises to more than 1700, anger is mounting over a lack of government aid and a co-ordinated response.
Israeli strike kills three Gazans, including child
An Israeli air strike on Deir al Balah city in central Gaza has killed at least three Palestinians, including a child.
US, Iran negotiators head to Doha but meeting uncertain
Iranian and US technical teams are heading to Qatar but Iran's foreign ministry insists no talks between the two warring sides have been scheduled.
Italy, Balkans hit by heatwave as wildfire fears rise
Europe continues to swelter as it grapples with a sustained heatwave, with more soaring temperatures on the horizon.
How a Thai teen’s night at Pattaya beach ended in death
Thai police have pieced together the last moments of a 17-year-old girl whose body was found in a suitcase dumped by a railway - allegedly by an Australian man.
Iran and US agree to halt attacks and renew talks
The US and Iran have agreed to stop tit-for-tat strikes against each other, amid plans for a meeting to resolve their dispute over the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia will press on with front-line Ukraine campaign
Vladimir Putin says Russia won't accept a Ukraine proposal to halt long-range strikes, saying Russia aims to capture Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia.