Families in Gaza drink water that makes them sick
People in Gaza are struggling to secure enough water for drinking and sanitation as a heatwave takes hold.
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Trump leaves Alaska summit with Putin empty-handed
A highly anticipated summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin has yielded no agreement to resolve or pause Moscow's war in Ukraine.
Trump takes off for high-stakes Putin meeting in Alaska
Donald Trump is on his way to a summit with Russia's Vladimir Putin where the US president faces the uncertain task of sealing a ceasefire in Ukraine.
‘Enraged’: no plastic treaty as talks end without deal
Delegates are angry and disappointed after negotiators working on a historic treaty to address plastic pollution failed to reach an agreement in Geneva.
Israel moves to ‘bury’ idea of Palestinian state
The Palestinian government has condemned Israel's latest scheme on the fate of Palestinians, calling it illegal
Alleged arsonist arrested over Spain wildfire
Police in Spain have arrested a man in for allegedly starting a fire on a plot of land used to dump rubbish illegally.
Trump offers hope on Ukraine security guarantees
The summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin comes at one of the toughest moments for Ukraine in the war, the largest in Europe since World War II.
Zelenskiy in UK as Ukraine braces for Trump-Putin meet
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to London, a day before a critical US-Russia summit in Alaska.
Trump consolidates power with takeover of DC police
Donald Trump says he wants to keep the police in Washington DC under federal control beyond mid-September, and could extend the move to other cities.
Netanyahu says he will allow Palestinians to leave Gaza
Benjamin Netanyahu wants to relocate much of Gaza's population of more than million people through what he refers to as "voluntary migration".
Heatwave, strong winds fan wildfires across Europe
Wildfires have intensified across southern Europe, burning homes and forcing people to flee in Greece, Spain, Portugal and Albania.
Trump floats Russia-Ukraine meeting if talks go well
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he hopes planned talks between the US and Russian presidents will centre on a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Hamas at talks, while Israel says Gazans free to exit
Israel is again inviting Palestinians to leave Gaza as a planned takeover looms, while a top Hamas official has spoken to mediators about a potential ceasefire.
Zelenskiy in Berlin for talks before Trump-Putin summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will travel to Berlin to join talks with European and US leaders before a summit Trump-Putin summit in Alaska.
National Guard gathers in Washington after Trump order
National Guard troops have begun to appear in Washington following US President Donald Trump's crackdown on crime in the US capital.
Four dead as heatwave fuels fires in southern Europe
Wildfires are burning in southern Europe as millions of people across the continent struggle to adapt to searing temperatures in excess of 40C.
Trump-Putin meeting a listening exercise: White House
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet in Alaska for talks on Ukraine that the White House calls a "listening exercise".
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.
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.