Tropical storm Debby soaks northern Florida, killing 6
At least six people have died as Tropical Storm Debby hit Florida with hurricane-force winds before being downgraded as it pushed over land.
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Google maintains illegal monopoly over search: US judge
"Google is a monopolist, and it has acted as one to maintain its monopoly," a US judge has ruled, say the search engine illegally exploits its dominance.
Ukraine drone strike on Russia’s Belgorod ‘kills one’
An official in Russia's Belgorod region says a Ukrainian drone attack has killed one person in a bus while Mali has cut diplomatic ties with Ukraine.
Nine UN refugee staff to be fired over attack on Israel
The United Nations aid agency in the Gaza Strip says nine of its employees "may have been involved in the armed attacks" of October 7.
Britain adds more prison places as riots continue
The UK is adding hundreds more prison places as it grapples with violent anti-immigrant riots that have prompted other countries to issue travel warnings.
Bangladesh’s parliament dissolved after PM resigns
Bangladesh's president has dissolved parliament, paving the way for new elections after prime minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country amid violent unrest.
Bangladesh PM Hasina quits amid widening unrest
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and left the country as protesters stormed her official residence, ending her 15 years in power.
Iran doesn’t want escalation but must ‘punish’ Israel
Iran is determined to must punish Israel for the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in its capital but insists it's not seeking to raise regional tensions.
Hurricane Debby hits Florida, threatens major flooding
Hurricane Debby has crossed the northern Florida coast as a category 1 storm, packing winds up to 130km/h and the potential for record rain and flooding.
UK police hurt in violent riot after three girls killed
Rioters have clashed with British police, hurling bricks and setting fires in a town already reeling from a knife attack that left three children dead.
Death toll from landslides in India rises to 194
The search continues for survivors of landslides in southern India that killed at least 194 people, but hopes of finding the almost 200 missing are fading.
Iran’s supreme leader prays over the coffin of Haniyeh
Iran's supreme leader has led funeral prayers for Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh, whose slaying Tehran blames on Israel and which risks sparking a wider conflict.
Maduro asks Venezuela top court to audit election
Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro says his party is ready to present all vote tallies from an election and ask the top court to ensure all parties do the same.
Sudan army chief defiant after surviving drone strike
Sudan's military says its leader has survived a drone attack on an army graduation ceremony he was attending in the country's east.
Teen faces UK court charged with murder of three girls
A 17-year-old boy has appeared in a UK court over a stabbing attack that left three young girls dead and sparked two days of violent unrest.
Jeers as Trump questions whether Harris is Black
Someone has yelled "Sir, have you no shame?" at Donald Trump as he questioned whether his likely opponent Kamala Harris is really Black.
Zelenskiy wants China to put more pressure on Russia
"If China wants to, it can force Russia to stop this war. I do not want (China) to act as a mediator," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Death of Hamas military leader confirmed, Israel says
The head of Hamas' military wing died in an air strike in Gaza in July, Israel has confirmed a day after the group's political chief was killed in Iran.
US prisoners released from Russia back on home soil
The United States and Russia have completed a 24-person prisoner swap, the largest in post-Soviet history, with the US detainees finally back home.
Funeral for slain Hamas leader held in Qatar
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh will be buried in Qatar as Hamas and Iran vow revenge on Israel and fears grow the war in Gaza is spiralling into a wider conflict.
UK police brace for more unrest after killing of girls
British police have made arrests and are preparing for more violent demonstrations following rioting over the killing of three girls in northern England.
Vance at border blames Harris for illegal immigration
Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance has criticised Vice President Kamala Harris for not working with US agencies to deal with border crossings.
Israel to send delegation to Cairo for Gaza truce talks
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says an Israeli delegation will take part in Gaza ceasefire talks in Egypt.
Harris secures delegate votes to be nominee: DNC chair
The Democratic National Committee says Kamala Harris has received the necessary amount of votes from delegates to become the Democratic US presidential nominee.
Trump agrees with Fox News to debate Kamala Harris
Donald Trump says he has agreed with Fox News to a debate with US Vice President Kamala Harris on September 4.
US to send more warships, fighter jets to Middle East
The US is sending additional navy cruisers and destroyers to the Middle East and Europe after threats from Iran and allies Hamas and Hezbollah.
Venezuela activists says HQ attacked, govt claims coup
Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil has accused the United States of being "at the forefront of a coup attempt" after a contested presidential election.
Russia troops advance in Ukraine’s east: Kyiv officials
Ukrainian military officials say Russian forces are using warplanes and artillery fire to support waves of infantry assaults in the country's east.
Five dead in Israeli air strike in West Bank: reports
An Israeli air strike in the occupied West Bank has killed at least five people including a Hamas commander, Palestinian media reports.
Protests turn violent amid unrest over UK stabbings
A knife attack that left three girls dead has sparked violent disorder in some cities and towns in England, with police hospitalised after the latest protest.
Trump agrees to debate with Kamala Harris on Fox News
Donald Trump says he has agreed to an offer from Fox News to debate US Vice President Kamala Harris on September 4.