G20 finance ministers reach consensus on key economic issues
US set to shift its approach towards G20 when it takes over group's rotating presidency from South Africa in December.
Protesters demand Malaysia reject US ambassadorial nominee Nick Adams
Protesters in Kuala Lumpur demanded Malaysia reject US ambassadorial nominee Nick Adams.
Arsenal seal Madueke signing from Chelsea in divisive move
Arsenal has signed England international Noni Madueke from Chelsea despite widespread criticism from club's fans.
Germany and EU allies push for ‘tougher, stricter’ asylum rules
Berlin calls itself ‘locomotive’ of European crackdown on immigration, expelling 81 Afghans before meeting.
Why do US prosecutors want a one-day sentence for Breonna Taylor shooting?
Taylor, an emergency medical technician, was killed in her home during a botched police raid in March 2020.
New reports cast doubt on impact of US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites
Citing intelligence assessments, NBC News and Washington Post report that only Fordow site was destroyed in US attack.
Man Utd close on Mbeumo deal with medical imminent
Manchester United are on the verge of signing Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford with a medical understood to be imminent.
UK police to take no action against Kneecap after ‘terrorism’ investigation
Irish trio calls probe 'state intimidation' after band member taken to court over pro-Palestine message at Glastonbury.
Trump talks tough on Russia, but will he follow through?
Trump’s threats over oil and missiles mark a shift on Ukraine - but without allies, they may be empty talk.
Why is Trump’s MAGA base in revolt over Epstein?
Donald Trump's MAGA base appears to be in revolt over his administration's Epstein findings.
How Israeli-backed gangs in Gaza are extorting starving civilians
Israeli-backed criminal gangs in Gaza are looting aid trucks carrying food meant for hungry civilians.
‘Israel is calling the shots in many ways’ says Al Jazeera reporter
Fighting grips southern Syria as Israel warns against intervention, posing a major challenge to the Syrian government.
UK sanctions senior Russian intelligence officers over cyberattacks
The UK sanctions three units of the Russian military intelligence GRU agency and 18 of its officers.
Israel’s narrative cannot survive the truth, so it’s silencing the world
As Israel kills tens of thousands, its defenders go after anyone who dares to speak out.
How well did Trump and Epstein really know each other? A timeline
A recent newspaper report claims Trump wrote Epstein a salacious birthday letter back when the two were friends.
Brazil police raid former president Jair Bolsonaro’s home, headquarters
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Indian state blames cricket team for deadly stampede
Karnataka state authorities singled out RCB, its partners and the state cricket for their mismanagement of stampede.
Israel bombed Syria with “no real consultation”
Akiva Eldar on Israel’s attack on Damascus – framed as protecting Syria’s Druze community.
Funeral for Gaza church attack after international condemnation
Palestinians gathered to mourn those killed in the Israeli attack on Gaza’s only Catholic church.
Snoop Dogg becomes Swansea City co-owner in rivalry with Wrexham
American rapper and artist Snoop Dog has become co-owner of Wrexham's rivals Swansea City in the English Championship.
Pressure builds in Malaysia to reject Trump’s pro-Israel pick as ambassador
Nick Adams, known for criticising Islam, was nominated for the role of US ambassador to the Muslim-majority country.
Israel kills 18 in attacks, using ‘drone missiles packed with nails’
Gaza City and tents sheltering displaced Palestinians in al-Mawasi, southern Gaza, have been targeted by Israel.
South Korea to end private adoptions after inquiry finds abuse rife
More than 140,000 children had been sent overseas by Seoul following the devastating 1950-53 Korean War.
India’s ban on Jane Street raises concerns over regulator role
India's order banning Jane Street for alleged price manipulation has raised concerns over investor protection.
Trump seeks release of grand jury transcripts as Epstein uproar widens
US president threatens to sue US paper for publishing details of letter he allegedly wrote to deceased sex offender.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,240
Here are the key events on day 1,240 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Indonesia has 44 million youths. It’s struggling to get them jobs
Young Indonesians are more pessimistic about their economic futures than their regional peers, according to surveys.
What’s the real motive behind Israel’s involvement in Syria?
Israel has repeatedly bombed Damascus, saying it is defending the Druze minority.
US House sends crypto ‘GENIUS Act’ to Trump, in win for industry advocates
Advocates hope House bills will bring decentralised currency into US mainstream as Trump pushes 'crypto week'.
Not just about the Druze: Israel’s rationale for its attacks on Syria
Israel has framed its attacks as in defence of the Druze - but the country has more self-serving reasons.
Prosecutors recommend one day of prison for officer in Breonna Taylor death
Under President Donald Trump, the Justice Department has asked a judge to consider a significantly lighter sentencing.
‘Tool of a tyrant’: Former FBI head James Comey’s daughter fired by Trump
Following her termination as a federal prosecutor, Maurene Comey called on her colleagues to condemn 'abuses of power'.
Dozens killed in Pakistan as heavy monsoon season persists
Torrential rain has triggered flooding, destroyed hundreds of houses, and killed more than 150 people in the past month.
How Zohran Mamdani reached a multilingual, multicultural New York online
Mamdani surged from one percent in polls in February to 56 percent by July, fuelled in no small part by social media.
France withdraws from its last military bases in Senegal
France has handed over its two remaining military bases in Senegal, ending its 65-year presence in the African country.
Barcelona talks with DR Congo leaked ahead of new sponsorship deal
Barcelona reportedly in talks with DR Congo over football sponsorship deal with war-hit central African country.
Zuckerberg settles Meta investor $8bn lawsuit for undisclosed terms
Current and former Facebook leadership reached the agreement with shareholders only one day into the trial.
Palestinian girl recounts losing legs and family in Israeli attack in Gaza
This 16-year-old Palestinian girl lost her parents and her legs when Israeli forces bombed her home in Gaza,
A Filipino priest’s fight for justice for victims of Duterte’s drug war
101 East follows the Catholic priest taking on former Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte for alleged “drug war” crimes.
Israel has turned Gaza’s summer into a weapon
In Gaza, summer no longer brings light - it brings thirst, hunger and grief. The sun itself has been turned against us.
French court orders pro-Palestinian Lebanese fighter freed after 40 years
Georges Ibrahim Abdallah's prison release on July 25 is conditional: He must leave France and never return.
Trump administration pulls $4bn in funds for high-speed rail in California
US president blasts long-delayed project to link Los Angeles and San Francisco as 'boondoggle' and 'train to nowhere'.
Fifty people killed in huge fire at hypermarket in Iraq’s Kut
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Trump lashes out at ‘PAST supporters’ over ‘Epstein Hoax’
Trump calls those on the US right who criticised his handling of information over Jeffrey Epstein 'my past supporters'.
Bahrain to invest $17bn in US amid deals with Boeing, Oracle, Cisco
The Trump administration says the new investments will create 30,000 US jobs.
Ceasefire agreement “harder” to reach as Israel strikes Syria
“I don't think that Israel and Syria are going to reach an agreement any time soon.”
What retaliatory action is the EU planning over Trump’s tariffs?
Europe's trade commissioner insists ‘we want to use every minute until 1 August to find a negotiated solution’.
Cambodia deploys rodents for life-saving mine detection operations
Giant pouched rats expertly detect TNT, helping clear mines and remnants from Cambodia's conflict-ridden terrain.
Trump says Cuomo ‘should stay’ in New York City mayor race against Mamdani
US Republican president slams Zohran Mamdani as a 'communist', says Andrew Cuomo has a 'good shot of winning'.
New York City pounded by rare flash floods
Thunderstorms triggered flash floods in New York City and New Jersey on Monday, stranding commuters and motorists.
Ukraine war creates a generation at risk of being lost
Military games replace playgrounds for kids as 'play' mirrors the deeper emotional toll of war.
Will Patriots promised by Trump boost Ukraine’s defence against Russia?
The weapons may stop some attacks but don't cross a red line for Putin and fall short of Kyiv's needs, analysts say.
What’s the legacy of the Iran nuclear deal and its collapse?
The agreement was signed a decade ago before the US pulled out in 2018.
In Belgium, a mother fears for her children under Israel’s bombs in Gaza
Belgium has approved visas for Rawan Alkatari's husband and three children, but they remain stuck in the Strip.
Australia hosts largest-ever military war games
This year, more than 35,000 military personnel from 19 nations are taking part in the drills over three weeks.
Israeli settlers beat to death US citizen in West Bank, family says
Rights advocates call on the Trump administration to ensure accountability for the killing of Sayfollah Musallet.
Trump assails ex-FBI, CIA heads amid reports of criminal probe
US president attacks John Brennan and James Comey amid reports two men are under investigation over Trump-Russia probe.