Israel-Lebanon border tension raises fears of bloody escalation
The Israeli-Lebanon front line holds ever-present risks of a new and devastating conflict.
1970-01-01 08:00
Singapore executes woman on drugs charge for the first time in 20 years
Sir Richard Branson and activists have argued that capital punishment is not a deterrent against crime.
1970-01-01 08:00
Russia-Africa summit: Putin seeks to extend influence
Russia's president is hosting a summit of African leaders in a bid to increase Moscow's influence.
1970-01-01 08:00
Canada: Prime Minister holds major cabinet shakeup
In seeking a fourth term, Justin Trudeau has overhauled his team ahead of Canada's next election.
1970-01-01 08:00
Rudy Giuliani admits making false claims of Georgia voter fraud
Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss told Congress last year they received threats over the baseless claims.
1970-01-01 08:00
The seawater temperatures in Florida are at hot tub levels
The warming waters threaten marine life and ocean ecosystems including by bleaching coral reefs.
1970-01-01 08:00
Parents of aid worker Chris Parry to visit Ukraine
Parents of Chris Parry, who died in Ukraine, say they are determined to honour their son's legacy.
1970-01-01 08:00
Rhodes fires: Evacuated tourists arrive in Birmingham
Holidaymakers evacuated from the Greek island of Rhodes arrive in Birmingham.
1970-01-01 08:00
Iraq and others condemn Quran-burning in Denmark
Large crowds protest in Iraq and Yemen after the acts of a far-right group in Copenhagen.
1970-01-01 08:00
Algeria wildfires: Dozens killed and thousands evacuated
Northern Algeria has been experiencing a record heatwave with temperatures reaching 48C.
1970-01-01 08:00
Rhodes wildfires are 'like a biblical catastrophe'
As well as tourists, the wildfires have come at a great personal cost to the Greek island's residents.
1970-01-01 08:00
Douala building: Distress as collapse kills 33 in Cameroon
Thirty-three people are confirmed dead after a building collapsed onto another in the city of Douala.
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