Storm Hilary moves north after drenching California
Storm Hilary, downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone, has unleashed heavy rain in the southwestern parts of the United States.
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Trump to turn himself in on Thursday in Georgia
There will be a "hard lockdown" of the area surrounding the Rice Street Jail in Atlanta, Georgia when former US president Donald Trump surrenders there.
Russia says it destroyed Ukrainian vessel in Black Sea
A Ukrainian vessel has been destroyed in an area in the Black Sea where Russian gas extraction facilities are located, the Russian Defence Ministry says.
‘Cruel’ killer UK nurse jailed for rest of her life
A judge has sentenced nurse Lucy Letby to spend the rest of her life in prison for murdering seven babies in a case that has shocked the United Kingdom.
Storm Hilary slams southwest US with heavy rain
Storm Hilary, downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone, has unleashed heavy rain in the southwestern parts of the United States.
‘Sadistic’: UK nurse jailed for life after baby murders
Nurse Lucy Letby, Britain's most prolific serial child killer in modern times, will spend the rest of her life behind bars for murdering seven newborn babies.
Two injured in Ukrainian drone attack in Moscow region
Russian air defences have shot down a Ukrainian drone in the Moscow region, injuring two, while nearly 50 flights were disrupted.
Canada’s armed forces to tackle wildfires
The Canadian army will help evacuate residents in the path of fires raging in British Columbia after a state of emergency was declared.
Tropical Storm Hilary unleashes flooding in California
Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency for much of southern California as Tropical Storm Hilary batters the state.
Russia says Ukrainian drones attack four regions
Russia said drone strikes from Ukraine had injured five people in four separate attacks on Sunday.
William faces running backlash over WWC final absence
Former England goalkeeper Pauline Cope has branded Prince William's decision not to attend the Women's World Cup final in Australia "a shame".
Russian mission fails as Luna-25 smashes into moon
In a blow to Russia's space prestige, its Luna-25 mission has failed after the craft crashed into the moon.
Zelenskiy in Netherlands to boost Ukraine air defences
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has met with Dutch caretaker Prime Minister Mark Rutte at a military air base in Eindhoven, in the Netherlands' south.
West African bloc holds talks in Niger with junta
ECOWAS has declared its readiness for military intervention after a coup in Niger while negotiators visit the country's capital Niamey.
Seven dead, 90 wounded in Russian missile strike: Kyiv
A Russian missile has struck the centre of the Ukrainian city of Chernihiv, killing at least seven people and wounding 90, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Putin meets Russian generals in charge of war effort
"Vladimir Putin held a meeting at the headquarters of the special military operation group in Rostov-on-Don," the Kremlin has announced.
‘D-Day’ set for possible Niger intervention
West Africa's main regional block have set an undisclosed date for military intervention should diplomatic talks fail with Niger's coup leaders.
US judge calls Trump defamation appeal bid ‘frivolous’
A US judge has called Donald Trump's appeal to dismiss a defamation suit against him as frivolous and refused the former president's bid to delay the trial.
British nurse murdered seven newborn babies
A neonatal nurse in a British hospital has been found guilty of murdering seven newborn babies and trying to kill another six babies.
Scepticism over Somalia’s plans to eliminate al-Shabaab
Thousands of Somali troops are gathering as President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud prepares to launch a military offensive against al-Shabaab.
West African militaries meet to finalise Niger strategy
West African bloc defence chiefs are negotiating the details of a potential intervention in Niger if diplomacy fails to oust the country's military junta.
Ukrainian drone disrupts Moscow air traffic: Russia
Russian authorities say traffic has been disrupted at airports around Moscow after a Ukrainian drone struck a building not far from the Kremlin.
Maui’s chief of emergency management resigns
One day after his first appearance at a press conference about Maui's deadly fires a week ago, Emergency Management administrator Herman Andaya has resigned.
Trump lawyers propose 2026 trial date in election case
"The public interest lies in justice and fair trial, not a rush to judgment," former US president Donald Trump's lawyers say.
UK chat-show king Michael Parkinson dies aged 88: BBC
Broadcasting great Sir Michael Parkinson has passed away peacefully at home aged 88 after a brief illness, his family has told the BBC.
Ukraine’s military claims success on southeastern front
Kyiv says it has advanced through heavily mined Russian lines to reclaim the village of Urozhaine, on the edge of Donetsk region, as fighting rages in the east.
Georgia probes threat to Trump grand jury
Police are investigating after details were published online of members of a grand jury that accused Donald Trump of trying to overturn his 2020 election loss.
UK broadcaster Michael Parkinson dies aged 88: BBC
Broadcasting great Sir Michael Parkinson has passed away peacefully at home aged 88 after a brief illness, his family has told the BBC.
March 2024 trial date proposed for Trump’s Georgia case
Prosecutors are seeking to have Donald Trump tried on election interference charges from March, which would be during the 2024 Republican nomination campaign.
West African bloc ‘going into Niger’ if all else fails
Army chiefs from the Economic Community of West African States are meeting in Ghana to discuss possible intervention in Niger to reverse a military coup.
Biden to visit Maui, fire death toll reaches 110
US President Joe Biden will visit the Maui resort town of Lahaina where last week's fire killed at least 110 people and destroyed more than 2000 buildings.