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President Duda sets Poland parliamentary election date for October 15
Polls for the parliament's upper and lower houses come amid rising tensions on country's eastern borders. #press
US military buildup in Gulf risks ‘dangerous’ Iran escalation: Analysts
Sending troops to deter Iran in the Gulf harkens back to Donald Trump's hardline policies against Tehran, experts say. #press
Rwanda genocide survivors criticise UN court’s call to halt suspect’s trial
Felicien Kabuga, who is nearly 90 and has dementia, is accused of encouraging and bankrolling the Rwanda genocide. #press
Biden designates US national monument near Grand Canyon
Indigenous leaders, environmentalists welcome protection of more than 404,000 hectares near Grand Canyon National Park. #press
More than 1,000 evacuated in southern Portugal as wildfires rage
High temperatures and strong winds hamper battle against wildfires, with conditions expected to remain challenging. #press
Italy shocks banks with 40 percent windfall tax for 2023
The move comes after higher interest rates have yielded record profits for banks as the cost of loans has soared. #press
Notorious Colombian drug trafficker Otoniel sentenced to 45 years in US
Dairo Antonio Usuga David, a leader in the Gulf Clan, has admitted to overseeing a vast network of criminal operations. #press
Syrian government extends permission for limited UN aid to opposition areas
Syrians in rebel-held northwest fear Assad may choke off badly needed aid as Damascus establishes sway over assistance. #press
What’s behind the latest fighting in Ethiopia?
Rebels in Amhara have taken up arms against Ethiopia's military. #press
World Bank halts new loans to Uganda over anti-LGBTQ law
US-based lender says controversial anti-gay law contradicts its values. #press
Pentagon confirms intelligence sharing with Japan despite hacking rumours
The Washington Post has reported that Chinese hackers allegedly accessed Japan's defence networks, spurring concerns. #press
Afghan central bank lacks independence from Taliban: US watchdog
It lacked independence from the Taliban, had deficiencies in anti-money laundering and countering 'terrorism' financing. #press
US Supreme Court reinstates ‘ghost gun’ rule struck down by lower court
US Department of Justice says more than 19,000 firearms without serial numbers were seized in crime probes in 2021. #press
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan barred from politics for 5 years
Election watchdog order says Khan disqualified in line with his conviction for misdeclaration of assets. #press
No quick fix to reverse ‘astonishing’ Antarctic sea ice loss: Scientists
This year's sea ice minimum is 20 percent lower than the average over the last 40 years, researchers say. #press
Ecuador beset by crime, economic woes ahead of presidential vote
Voters express scepticism as candidates promise to revitalise sluggish economy and tackle rising insecurity. #press
July 2023 hottest month on record as heatwaves scorch Earth
Global average temperature for July confirmed to be highest on record of any month, Europe climate observatory says. #press
President Duda sets Poland parliamentary election date for October 15
Polls for the parliament's upper and lower houses come amid rising tensions on country's eastern borders. #press
Fighting in Sudan’s Omdurman intensifies as displaced tops 4 million
The army is trying to recapture territory lost to the RSF by taking back control of a bridge across the Nile. #press
Bittersweet emotions in Morocco as historic Women’s World Cup run ends
Atlas Lionesses make history at World Cup, and despite 4-0 loss to France, Moroccans are optimistic about women's sport. #press