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Syrian forces accused of 'executions' in Druze area as Israel launches strikes
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Prosecutor asks Brazil's Supreme Court to find Bolsonaro guilty of coup
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US consumer inflation accelerates as tariff effects creep in
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Fallen Austrian tycoon Benko charged with fraud
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Rome, Navalny widow blast Italy invite for pro-Kremlin maestro
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Thousands of Afghans and families brought to UK after data breach: minister
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US consumer inflation accelerates as tariff scrutiny grows
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UN demands justice in any Ukraine peace talks, as civilian deaths spike
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India's cricket stars consoled by King Charles after Lord's defeat
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Scheffler 'couldn't care less' about being British Open favourite
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German court rejects Yemenis' claim over US strikes
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Russia suggests Trump is emboldening Ukraine, delaying peace
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Navalny widow blasts Italy's invite for pro-Kremlin maestro
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Stock markets gain, dollar dips before US inflation
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Israel strikes Syrian forces sent into Druze-majority Sweida
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Rahm 'confident' of ending Spain's British Open wait
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Astronauts from US, India, Poland, Hungary on SpaceX capsule return to Earth
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England call up Dawson to replace injured Bashir ahead of fourth Test
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Ukraine covers frontline roads with anti-drone nets
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China's Xi vows greater support for Russia as meets Lavrov
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England midfielder Henderson joins Brentford
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Markets rise as China's economy meets forecasts
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Markets mostly rise as China's economy meets forecasts
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Syrian forces enter Druze city after deadly clashes
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'World's oldest marathon runner' dies aged 114 in road accident
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Indigenous Australians lose landmark climate court case against government
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Syrian forces accused of 'executions' in Druze area as Israel launches strikes
Syrian authorities were accused on Tuesday of carrying out "field executions" of civilians in the predominantly Druze province of Sweida, where Israel launched strikes against government forces in what it described as an effort to protect the religious minority.
EU threatens US planes and whiskey while pressing for deal
Brussels plans to target US goods including planes, cars and whiskey if trade talks with Washington fail, according to a list seen by AFP on Tuesday, as the bloc renewed its push for a deal.
Prosecutor asks Brazil's Supreme Court to find Bolsonaro guilty of coup
A prosecutor asked Brazil's Supreme Court on Tuesday to find ex-president Jair Bolsonaro guilty of plotting a coup, in closing arguments after a trial that saw US President Donald Trump try to intervene on behalf of his right-wing ally.
US consumer inflation accelerates as tariff effects creep in
US consumer inflation picked up in line with analyst expectations in June, government data showed Tuesday, with vehicle costs cooling over the month but increases seen in sectors exposed to President Donald Trump's widening slate of tariffs.
Stocks diverge, as US inflation puts focus on Trump's tariffs
Global stock markets went in different directions on Tuesday, as an uptick in US inflation suggested President Donald Trump's tariffs could be beginning to feed into the American economy.
Rome, Navalny widow blast Italy invite for pro-Kremlin maestro
Italy's culture minister joined the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny on Tuesday in condemning an invitation for maestro Valery Gergiev to perform near Naples, saying it risked being propaganda for Moscow.
Thousands of Afghans and families brought to UK after data breach: minister
Thousands of Afghans who worked with the UK government and their families were brought to Britain in a secret programme after a 2022 data breach put their lives at risk, a minister revealed Tuesday.
US consumer inflation accelerates as tariff scrutiny grows
US consumer inflation picked up in line with analyst expectations last month, government data showed Tuesday, as policymakers try to gauge how President Donald Trump's ever-growing list of tariffs is affecting the economy.
UN demands justice in any Ukraine peace talks, as civilian deaths spike
The United Nations insisted on Tuesday that any peace talks on Russia's war in Ukraine must include full accountability for the conflict's litany of violations, following the deadliest month for civilians since May 2022.
German court rejects Yemenis' claim over US strikes
Germany's highest court on Tuesday threw out a case brought by two Yemenis seeking to sue Berlin over the role of the US Ramstein airbase in a 2012 drone attack, ending a years-long legal saga.
Russia suggests Trump is emboldening Ukraine, delaying peace
The Kremlin warned Tuesday that US President Donald Trump's pledge of more weapons for Kyiv and threat of sanctions targeting Russian trading partners could embolden Ukraine and further delay already stalled peace efforts.
Israel strikes Syrian forces sent into Druze-majority Sweida
Israel launched strikes Tuesday against Syrian government forces in the Druze-majority region of Sweida, saying it was acting to protect the religious minority.
China's Xi vows greater support for Russia as meets Lavrov
Chinese President Xi Jinping told Russia's top diplomat on Tuesday that their countries should "strengthen mutual support", state media said, as foreign ministers gathered in Beijing for Shanghai Cooperation Organisation talks.
Markets rise as China's economy meets forecasts
Markets rose Tuesday as data showed China's economic growth met expectations, while optimism that governments will hammer out deals to avoid the worst of Donald Trump's tariff threats provided support.
Syrian forces enter Druze city after deadly clashes
Syrian government forces entered the majority Druze city of Sweida on Tuesday, the interior ministry said, aiming to end clashes with Bedouin tribes that have killed nearly 100 people.
'Dialogue' must be at heart of China, Australia ties, PM tells Xi
"Dialogue" must be at the heart of ties between Canberra and Beijing, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday as he met President Xi Jinping in the Chinese capital.
China's economy grows 5.2% on trade war truce
China's economy expanded more than five percent in the second quarter of the year, official data showed on Tuesday, after analysts predicted strong exports would provide crucial support despite trade war pressures.
Divided EU weighs action against Israel over Gaza war
EU foreign ministers on Tuesday will discuss a raft of options for action against Israel over the war in Gaza -- but likely will not agree on any.
'Butter': the foodie feminist bestseller skewering sexism in Japan
Japanese writer Asako Yuzuki did not expect her novel "Butter" to capture a cult following abroad, hailed as a biting feminist critique of sexism and body-shaming.
Trump sours on Putin, but bromance may not be over
Ever since his political rise a decade ago, Donald Trump has sung the praises of Vladimir Putin -- the Russian president was a "strong leader" who, perhaps more important, would often say "very good things" about him.
Supreme Court allows Trump to resume Education Department dismantling
A divided US Supreme Court gave President Donald Trump the green light on Monday to resume dismantling the Education Department.
US pro athletes reject antitrust exemptions for college sports
Professional players unions for the five major US sports leagues -- baseball, soccer, basketball, football and hockey -- appealed on Monday for American lawmakers to reject antitrust exemptions or legal liability shields in new regulations for college athletes.
Ukraine's Zelensky proposes new PM, defence minister in major reshuffle
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday proposed a new prime minister and defence minister, part of a major cabinet reshuffle he said would "renew" government more than three years into Russia's invasion.
Trump gives Russia 50 days to make Ukraine deal
US President Donald Trump told Russia on Monday to end its Ukraine war within 50 days or face massive new economic sanctions as he laid out plans for new infusions of weaponry for Kyiv via NATO.
Almost 100 killed as Syria sectarian clashes rage
Syrian government forces were advancing towards the southern city of Sweida on Monday amid clashes in the region between Druze fighters and Bedouin tribes that have killed nearly 100 people, according to a war monitor.
Trump gives Russia 50 days to make Ukraine deal or face sanctions
US President Donald Trump told Russia on Monday to end its Ukraine war within 50 days or face massive new economic sanctions as he laid out plans for new infusions of weaponry for Kyiv via NATO.
Mediators working to bridge gaps in faltering Gaza truce talks
Stuttering Gaza ceasefire talks entered a second week on Monday, with meditators seeking to close the gap between Israel and Hamas, as more than 20 people were killed across the Palestinian territory.
Trump gives Russia 50 days to resolve Ukraine war
US President Donald Trump on Monday told Russia to resolve its Ukraine war within 50 days or face massive new economic sanctions as he laid out plans for new infusions of weaponry for Kyiv.
Markets shrug off Trump tariff threat against EU
Major stock markets largely shrugged on Monday at US President Donald Trump's latest tariffs threat to hit the EU and Mexico with 30-percent levies.
Ukraine's Zelensky seeks shakeup with new prime minister
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday that he was recommending economy minister Yulia Svyrydenko become prime minister in a significant political shakeup for the war-scarred country.
Trump set to unveil Ukraine weapons plan at meeting with NATO chief
Donald Trump was expected to lay out a fresh strategy for arming Ukraine as he met the head of NATO on Monday, after the US president's patience with Russian leader Vladimir Putin finally snapped.
Stocks slide on Trump tariff threat against EU
Major stock markets slipped but without panic on Monday as investors digested US President Donald Trump's latest tariffs threat to hit the EU and Mexico with 30-percent levies.