Russia pummels Kyiv region as air defences fall short
Major Ukrainian retailers have gone up in smoke as Russia targeted warehouses and logistics hubs, prompting renewed pleas from Kyiv for more missile defences.
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US and Iran having ‘very good discussions’, Trump says
The US an Iran have held positive all-day talks, Donald Trump says, while claiming the the Strait of Hormuz is going to be open "very soon".
Fires ease in Greece as people return to gutted homes
Residents have found their properties reduced to ash from Greece's fierce blazes, while crews who doused the fires stay on alert for flare-ups.
European Union ‘can give Morocco more border support’
The European Commission says the EU could enhance border management early-warning systems, and improve technical and financial support to Morocco.
Status of US-Iran talks uncertain as ship hit in Hormuz
A cargo ship has reported being struck in the Strait of Hormuz, while the US and Iran make opposing claims about whether they are holding talks.
Ukrainian attack on holiday-makers kills seven: Russia
At least seven people have been killed in the Black Sea region as a result of Ukrainian drone strikes against Russian territory, local officials say.
‘We are not out of danger,’ mass fire evacuations in US
More than 60,000 people have been evacuated in Washington state as fires destroy hundreds of homes, businesses and other structures.
Death toll from migrant rush into Spanish enclave rises
More bodies have been recovered from the waters off the Spanish enclave of Ceuta after more than 50,000 people crossed in an unprecedented surge from Morocco.
Ukraine drones ‘kill eight,’ hit Wildberries warehouse
At least eight people have been killed across Russia as a result of Ukrainian drone attacks, local officials say.
Iran denies peace talks after Trump calls off attacks
Donald Trump says he scrapped a plan to carry out "the biggest attack since World War II" against Iran after discussions with Gulf allies.
Moscow mayor calls restaurant bomb ‘terrorist act’
A bomb attack on a Moscow restaurant has killed three people including a woman carrying the device, Russian officials say.
Crews fight fierce wildfire near Athens for fourth day
Authorities in Greece have recovered the bodies of two pilots who died in a mid-air crash with another helicopter while fighting a fire west of Athens.
Israel says it has concerns with Hamas disarmament deal
Israeli officials have told the US government of concerns about a potential plan to disarm Hamas militants, a spokesman for the prime minister says.
Chaotic scene, 3 shot dead at US fast-food restaurant
Three people are dead and seven more are injured after a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in the northwestern US state of Idaho.
Fires spread in Greece, worsening in France, Spain
Europe continues to be ravaged by wildfires, with people evacuating to escape the flames in Greece as conditions also deteriorate in France and Spain.
US will hold off on Iran attacks in hope of quick deal
Donald Trump is claiming Mideast allies have reached the parameters of a deal to end the Iran war, prompting him to hold off on ordering new US strikes.
Russia hits Ukrainian capital with missiles and drones
Russia has again bombarded Ukraine's capital of Kyiv with a "massive strike" of ballistic missiles and drones, killing at least nine people and wounding 33.
Spain installs barrier after deadly migrant rush
Of the 50,000 Moroccans thought to have made the journey into Spain's Cueta by land or sea, 48,000 had returned home within 48 hours, authorities say.
Israeli strikes kill at least four people in Gaza
Israel says it was targeting a Hamas hideout when it struck central Gaza killing four people and destroying medical storage warehouses.
Greek fires rage as battle continues in France, Spain
Hundreds of people have fled their homes as strong winds fan blazes in Greece, while France and Spain fight hot spots as Europe's fire-ravaged summer drags on.
Russia pounds Kyiv with missiles, killing at least nine
Kyiv has been pummelled by another deadly Russian drone and missile attack, as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pleads with allies for more anti-missile defences.
Trump weighing new strikes on Iran: White House
There were no US strikes on Iran overnight, but Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said it had struck another two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
US hails Gaza Strip deal as Hamas, Israel see hurdles
Hamas says it is ready to accept a "difficult and painful" agreement but it would require Israel implementing the first phase of a deal.
No agreement on Ukraine making Patriot missiles: Trump
US President Donald Trump has struck a cautious tone on the possible granting of licences to Ukraine to manufacture Patriot interceptor missiles.
Spain installs barrier in Ceuta following border rush
Calm has fallen on Ceuta's border and Spanish authorities are building a huge floating barrier after tens of thousands of migrants stampeded into the enclave.
Hamas ties disarming to Israeli withdrawal from Gaza
Hamas will accept a disarmament deal announced by Donald Trump but says it depends on Israel withdrawing from the Gaza Strip and meeting other commitments.
Japan quake survivors left homeless in sweltering heat
Thousands of people face shortages and hot days living in cars and crowded shelters as southern Japan reels from a powerful earthquake that killed 34 people.
Spain claims surge across border into enclave reversed
Spain's leader has condemned migrants storming into Ceuta as a "violation of sovereignty", as thousands of them turn back after a security forces crackdown.
French crews battle last hot spots of monster wildfire
Cooler weather has allowed authorities to be cautiously optimistic about fighting a mega-fire that's raged in southern France for more than a week.
Death toll rises after blast at Pakistan coalmine
A methane explosion has buried parts of a mining complex and killed at least 34 miners in Pakistan's Balochistan province.
US, Iran trade barrages as quick resolution hopes dim
The US and Iran have resumed hostilities, with fears the drawn-out war will spread further across the Middle East.