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Ukraine mourns after day of Russian air strikes Ukraine is observing a day of mourning following one of the deadliest waves of Russian missile strikes in months, which resulted in…

Israeli forces bombard Gaza City as tanks re-enter central areas Palestinians in Gaza City have reported experiencing one of the most intense Israeli bombardments since the conflict with Hamas began…

Australia appoints special envoy to tackle antisemitism Australia has appointed a special envoy to combat antisemitism and promote social cohesion amid rising tensions over the Israel-Gaza war. Prime Minister Anthony…

Hurricane Beryl kills seven and cuts power for millions At least seven people have died after Hurricane Beryl hit southeast Texas and Louisiana, causing widespread power outages for nearly three…

White House fights back against doubts on Biden fitness The White House has dismissed concerns about Joe Biden’s mental fitness, with the 81-year-old president challenging critics to either oppose him…

Massive floods affect millions across South Asia Massive floods have devastated regions of India, Nepal, and Bangladesh, killing dozens and affecting millions. Rescue operations are in full swing, with authorities…

At least 20 dead in Russian attack on Ukraine cities At least 20 people have been killed in a massive missile attack launched by Russia across multiple Ukrainian cities, according…

Texas braces for Hurricane Beryl Texas is preparing for Hurricane Beryl, which has strengthened again and is expected to bring destructive winds, storm surges, and heavy rain when it makes…

Senior Hamas official killed as Israel orders fresh evacuation An Israeli air strike killed four people, including senior Hamas official Ehab Al-Ghussein, at a school in Gaza City, according to…

France elections: How likely is a far-right victory?  France is voting in the second and final round of parliamentary elections today and the second-largest EU economy could elect a far-right…

Joe Biden’s Fourth of July military gaffe backfires as the President makes another blunder. President Biden claimed Thursday he’s been  “in and out of battles” while addressing an audience of…

Bodies of 89 migrants retrieved from Atlantic Mauritanian coastguards have recovered 89 bodies from a boat that capsized in the Atlantic Ocean on Monday. Nine survivors, including a five-year-old girl,…

Ecuador police free 49 people held by gang Ecuadorian police have rescued 49 kidnapped individuals from the clutches of the notorious Los Lobos gang in the southern Azuay province. During…

Hurricane Beryl leaves Jamaican homes without power Hurricane Beryl, one of the most powerful storms to ever hit Jamaica, has left hundreds of thousands of homes without power. The category…

Iran presidential election 2024: Hardliner faces reformist in presidential run-off Iranian voters head to the polls on Friday to choose a new president in a run-off election between hardline conservative…

Hezbollah fires 200 rockets and drones into Israel Hezbollah has launched more than 200 rockets and drones into northern Israel in retaliation for the killing of senior commander Mohammed Nimah…

Joe Biden says he ‘screwed up’ debate but vows to stay in election President Joe Biden acknowledged his underwhelming performance in last week’s debate against Donald Trump, admitting he “screwed…

Nearly 30,000 evacuated from California wildfires Tens of thousands of residents in Northern California have been ordered to evacuate as wildfires spread during a severe heatwave. The Thompson Fire, which…

France’s Marine Le Pen says absolute majority still possible for far right French far-right National Rally (RN) leader Marine Le Pen on Thursday said her party was still capable of…

Australian Senator resigns after Gaza vote backlash Senator Fatima Payman has resigned from Australia’s ruling Labor Party after voting against it to support a motion on Palestinian statehood. The Labor…

Jeff Bezos to sell another $5bn of Amazon shares Amazon founder Jeff Bezos plans to sell another 25 million shares of the tech giant, valued at nearly $5 billion. This…

Biden rejects calls to drop out of presidential race  US President Joe Biden reassured senior Democrats and his campaign team on Wednesday, confirming his commitment to running for re-election despite…

President Joe Biden blames jet lag and travel for poor debate performance President Joe Biden said his lacklustre debate performance last week was due to jet lag, admitting he “wasn’t…

Child marriage ban welcomed in Sierra Leone Sierra Leone has introduced a new law banning child marriage, celebrated at a ceremony in the capital, Freetown. The event, organised by First…

Jamaica braces for Hurricane Beryl as storm thrashes Caribbean and targets US Hurricane Beryl, now a Category 4 storm with 155 mph winds, is heading towards Jamaica after causing devastation…