Israel bombs Gaza amid call for action against famine
"Famine is unfolding before our eyes," and urgent action is needed in the Gaza Strip, the foreign ministers of 24 countries say.
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Israel pummels Gaza City, as Hamas leader due for talks
Israel's bombardment of Gaza City continues, while a senior Hamas leader is expected in Cairo for talks to revive deadlocked ceasefire talks.
EU leaders appeal to Trump to defend Europe’s security
Worried about President Donald Trump's meeting with Vladimir Putin, the EU is reaffirming its support for Ukraine and urging the US to defend its interests.
Three dead in Texas parking lot shooting, man arrested
Police say three people are dead after a shooting in Austin, Texas, and a man has been arrested.
US and China extend tariff truce by 90 days to November
The US and China have extended their trade truce until November 10, just hours before a jump in tariffs had been set to take effect.
‘I’m not going to make a deal’ on Ukraine: Trump
US President Donald Trump says his face-to-face talks with Vladimir Putin will be a "feel-out meeting" aimed at urging Russia to end the war in Ukraine.
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Israel’s Gaza City offensive may be weeks away
There are some indications Israel's new offensive in Gaza City could take weeks to start.
N Korea threatens reprisals against S Korea-US drills
North Korea says its military has an "absolute mission" to defend national security against the large-scale 11-day drills by South Korea and the United States.
Ukraine’s drone attack kills three, targets Moscow
Ukraine has launched deadly drone strikes into Russia, killing three people and injuring four others in regions surrounding Moscow.
Strikes on Gaza escalate after vow to expand offensive
Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City have intensified, just hours after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed more details of a new offensive in the enclave.
Astronauts return to Earth after five months in space
Four astronauts are back on Earth after a five-month stay at the International Space Station.
Israel faces growing calls to scrap Gaza offensive plan
International condemnation is growing over Israel's plan for a military takeover of Gaza City ahead of an emergency United Nations Security Council meeting.
Zelenskiy thanks EU for support as Trump, Putin to meet
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has thanked Europe for its support as Ukraine seeks a place at the negotiating table when Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin meet.
US announces peace deal between Azerbaijan, Armenia
A peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia - assuming it holds - would be a significant accomplishment for the Trump administration.
Ten dead, dozens missing as floods hit northwest China
At least 10 people have been killed and more than 30 are missing after flash floods in China's northwestern province of Gansu.
Greece wildfire contained as winds prompt evacuations
As wildfires continue to spread in Greece, France is breathing a sigh of relief as massive blazes have been contained.
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Ukraine demands seat at planned Trump-Putin war summit
Volodymyr Zelenskiy has dismissed the planned summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, warning any peace deal excluding Ukraine would be useless.
Israel faces backlash over Gaza war escalation plan
The United Nations Security Council will have an emergency meeting on Israel's plans to escalate its military offensive in Gaza.
Armenia and Azerbaijan to sign US-brokered peace deal
US President Donald Trump is set to meet with the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan for a peace deal with the potential to end decades of conflict.
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Kremlin says Putin and Trump will meet soon
Donald Trump has threatened new sanctions against Russia and countries that buy its exports from Friday unless Putin agrees to end the 3.5-year conflict.
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Trump’s higher tariffs spark defiance and concern
US President Donald Trump's higher tariffs on imports from dozens of countries have kicked in.
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Israel approves plan to take control of Gaza City
Senior Israeli ministers have approved a plan to take control of Gaza City hours after the prime minister said the nation intended to control the whole enclave.
July was earth’s third-hottest on record: EU scientists
It was the third-hottest July on earth since records began, according to scientists.
Trump’s higher tariffs hit goods from trading partners
Donald Trump's higher import taxes on goods from more 60 nations are taking effect.
Trump says he plans 100pct tariff on computer chips
US President Donald Trump says he's imposing a 100 per cent tariff on computer chips for companies that don't make them in America.
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Putin hopes to meet Trump next week, possibly in UAE
Russian President Vladimir Putin says the United Arab Emirates is a possible site for his meeting with US President Donald Trump.
Dozens killed in Gaza as Israel weighs military action
At least 38 Palestinians were killed while seeking aid, as Israel mulls possible plans to fully reoccupy Gaza.
US sergeant shot five soldiers before arrest at base
A US Army sergeant shot and wounded five fellow soldiers with his personal handgun before he was subdued by other troops.
Ghana chopper crash kills two ministers and six others
Ghana's government says a helicopter crash has killed eight people including the nation's defence and environment ministers.
US memo urges countries to reject UN plastic caps
Hopes for a "last-chance" ambitious global treaty that tackles the full life cycle of plastic pollution have dimmed.
France’s biggest wildfire eclipses size of Paris
Authorities say France's biggest wildfire this summer is spreading quickly in a Mediterranean region near the Spanish border and has claimed one life.