Sudan RSF kill almost 300 in North Kordofan: activists
Activists say the Rapid Support Forces have attacked several villages around the Sudanese city of Bara, killing about 300 people.
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Israel vows to protect Druze as it strikes Syrian city
Israel has launched air strikes in southern Syria in what it says is a move to protect the Druze community following deadly clashes with government forces.
Israel proposes withdrawal of more troops from Gaza
Israel has reportedly pledged to reduce its military presence in Gaza to a two-kilometre-wide buffer zone along the southern border near Rafah.
Texas flood death toll rises to 131 as new storms loom
Officials in Texas are keeping a wary eye on river levels after a forecast further heavy rain following deadly flooding in the US state.
Rescuers save more mariners from Houthi-struck ship
Another four crew members have been rescued in the Red Sea after Greek-operated Eternity C sank following a Houthi attack, while 11 remain missing.
US delivering some weapons to Ukraine after pause
US officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, say 155mm artillery shells and mobile rocket artillery missiles are now being provided to Ukraine.
Hostages the priority as Gaza conflict grinds on
Hamas has blamed Israeli "intransigence" amid talks to reach a new truce but says it is prepared to release 10 hostages.
Trump sends more tariff letters after spat with Brazil
US President Donald Trump has issued a round of tariff letters to eight countries: the Philippines, Brunei, Moldova, Algeria, Iraq, Libya, Sri Lanka and Brazil.
Crews comb flood-stricken Texas for 170 missing people
As the death toll from the Texas floods approaches 120, rescue teams are searching for the more than 170 people still unaccounted for.
Gaza truce can be reached but ‘might take more time’
Israel and Hamas have "a substantial chance" of reaching a ceasefire deal in Gaza, but officials warn it will take more time to iron out their differences.
France, Spain feel the heat as wildfires threaten homes
Europe continues to swelter with evacuation orders in place or imminent in parts of southern France and northern Spain that are battling wildfires.
Trump meets Netanyahu twice, hope for Gaza ceasefire
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has left the White House after a second meeting with US President Donald Trump as Gaza ceasefire talks continue.
ICC issues warrants for Taliban over female persecution
For the first time, judges of the International Criminal Court in The Hague have issued a warrant on charges of gender persecution.
Search for survivors after attack on ship in Red Sea
Rescuers are searching for survivors of a cargo ship that sank in the Red Sea after being hit by Houthi rebels in an attack that left four of the crew dead.
Diddy to be sentenced on October 3
Sean "Diddy" Combs may ask the judge to set aside his conviction at his sentencing in October.
Trump gives Ukraine more arms, floats Russia sanctions
US President Donald Trump says he's "not happy" with Russian President Vladimir Putin and blames him for "killing a lot of people" in Ukraine.
Trump vows steep copper tariffs, broadens trade war
US President Donald Trump announced a 50 per cent tariff on copper and warned off a 200 per cent tariff on pharmaceuticals in his latest trade announcements.
Flood alerts questioned as rescuers search for missing
The search continues in treacherous terrain for more than 180 people who remain missing in Texas, where at least 109 people died in a flash flood.
Russia launches another record drone attack on Ukraine
Russia's escalating air attacks against Ukraine have reached a new height, with Moscow launching a record 728 drones and decoys as well as 13 missiles.
Russia was behind downing of MH17: EU rights court
Europe's human rights court blames Russia for the downing of MH17, as it rules that Moscow has committed widespread international law violations in Ukraine.
Netanyahu and Trump talk hostages as Gaza war grinds on
Freeing hostages in Gaza was main focus of Benjamin Netanyahu's discussions US President Donald Trump, the Israeli leader says, as ceasefire talks continue.
Justice Dept hoses down Epstein ‘client list’ theory
An acknowledgement that sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein did not maintain a "client list" runs counter to a theory the Trump administration had helped to promote.
Dozens waiting for aid among 94 killed in Gaza
More than 90 people have been killed in Israel strikes and shootings in Gaza, health officials say, including 45 people trying to get aid.
Trump’s tax-cut bill heads to a final vote in US House
The US House is preparing to vote on President Donald Trump's massive tax breaks and spending bill after Republicans spent the night wrangling holdouts.
Israeli kills 15 in Gaza as Trump waits for Hamas reply
An Israeli strike has killed over a dozen people at a Gaza camp, while President Donald Trump says he expects Hamas to respond soon to his ceasefire proposal.
Lockdowns, fights as Diddy awaits sentencing in jail
Sean "Diddy" Combs will spend months awaiting sentencing at the notoriously understaffed and violent Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn.
Russia pounds Kyiv with largest drone attack of the war
Russia has hammered Kyiv with the largest aerial assault since its invasion of Ukraine began - hours after President Donald Trump spoke with Vladimir Putin.
Congress approves Trump sweeping tax-cut, spending bill
President Donald Trump's tax cut package will be signed into law after Congress voted in favour of the "Big Beautiful Bill".
Russia first country to formally recognise Taliban rule
Russia has removed the Taliban from its list of outlawed organisations, making it the first country to formally recognise it's new rule over Afghanistan.
Ex Arsenal player Partey charge with rape of two women
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with multiple counts of rape against two women.
IAEA pulls inspectors from Iran as stand-off drags on
IAEA inspectors have not been able to inspect Iran's nuclear facilities since Israel launched its first military strikes three weeks ago.