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Russian missile attack kills 31 people in Ukraine

International —8 July, 2024 20:22

A major Russian missile attack across Ukraine killed at least 31 people and injured almost 130 on Monday, officials said, with one missile striking a large…

Russian missile attack kills 31 people in Ukraine

Bardella could become youngest French premier

At just 28 years old, Jordan Bardella has helped make the far-right…

Bardella could become youngest French premier
She accused Assange of sexual assault, but is glad he’s now free

Swedish human rights activist Anna Ardin is glad Julian Assange…

She accused Assange of sexual assault, but is glad he’s now free

Floods and landslides kill 14 in Nepal

Floods and landslides kill 14 in Nepal

Lashing rains in Nepal causing flash floods and landslides have killed at least 14 people across the country, with disaster teams searching for nine missing, police said Sunday. Flooding…

Ambani's grand wedding for his son

Ambani's grand wedding for his son

In March, Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani threw a three-day prenuptial bash for his son that included a 1,200-person guest list, including former world leaders, tech tycoons and Bollywood's…

Indian preacher at centre of stampede disaster 'distressed'

Indian preacher at centre of stampede disaster 'distressed'

An Indian preacher whose latest sermon ended in a deadly stampede said Saturday morning he was "deeply distressed" in his first public response to the disaster. Bhole Baba's prayer…

Reformist Massoud  elected Iran's president

Reformist Massoud elected Iran's president

Reformist Massoud Pezeshkian has been elected Iran's new president, beating his hardline conservative rival Saeed Jalili. The vote was declared in Dr Pezeshkian's favour after he secured…

Starmer names first cabinet after landslide win

Starmer names first cabinet after landslide win

Keir Starmer has appointed his cabinet after Labour's landslide election win, making Rachel Reeves the UK's first female chancellor. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is also among…

Kremlin critic Kara-Murza transferred to prison hospital

Kremlin critic Kara-Murza transferred to prison hospital

Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza has been transferred to a prison hospital and his lawyers have been denied access to him for two days, his wife said on Friday, raising concerns…

UK election: What's happened and what comes next?

UK election: What's happened and what comes next?

Sir Keir Starmer is the UK's new prime minister, after his Labour Party swept to power in a landslide general election victory. The Conservative Party suffered a huge collapse after…

Biden faces donor pressure as he digs in on re-election bid

Biden faces donor pressure as he digs in on re-election bid

President Joe Biden is facing pressure from some major Democratic donors as he faces a critical few days in his campaign for re-election. A number of donors are publicly warning they…

Labour's victory in UK election: reactions

Labour's victory in UK election: reactions

Keir Starmer will Friday become Britain's new prime minister, after his centre-left opposition Labour party swept to a landslide general election victory. Rishi Sunak has conceded…

UK tourists warned to 'remain vigilant' on Bangladesh travel

UK tourists warned to 'remain vigilant' on Bangladesh travel

UK tourists heading to Bangladesh have been warned to 'remain vigilant' while abroad. The Foreign Office has said that terrorist attacks could take place in Bangladesh. Brits should…

Modi to visit Russia next week

Modi to visit Russia next week

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Russia from July 8 and 9, the Kremlin said Thursday, in his first trip to the country since Moscow launched its military offensive in Ukraine. Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin will discuss "prospects for further development of traditionally friendly Russian-Indian relations, as well as relevant issues on the international and regional agenda," it said in a statement.

Palestinian death toll from Israel-Hamas war surges past 38,000

Palestinian death toll from Israel-Hamas war surges past 38,000

The Health Ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Thursday that the Palestinian death toll from nearly nine months of war has surged past 38,000.  The ministry said that in the last…

Israel weighs Hamas' response to Gaza cease-fire proposal

Israel weighs Hamas' response to Gaza cease-fire proposal

Israel's Cabinet was set to convene Thursday to discuss Hamas' latest response to a U.S.-backed proposal for a phased cease-fire in Gaza, as diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the…

India and China discuss 'mutual respect' in bilateral ties

India and China discuss 'mutual respect' in bilateral ties

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Kazakhstan.…