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Watch: Wildfires rage across France and Spain
French authorities order evacuations in tourist hot spot, as Spain's government declares national emergency.
US and Iran trade more strikes in Gulf as fears of escalation mount
It comes as Iran condemned the US plan to use frozen Iranian assets to pay for war damages.
Tech titan ordered to pay ex-wife $644m in divorce settlement
The divorce, involving the chairman of one of South Korea's biggest companies, has gripped the nation.
Tech titan ordered to pay ex-wife $644m in divorce settlement
The divorce, involving the chairman of one of South Korea's biggest companies, has gripped the nation.
Why have thousands taken to the streets? India's 'cockroach' protest explained
India is seeing one of its biggest protests in recent years. But why did it start? And why is the mascot a cockroach? Here's what you need to know.
France orders evacuation of tourist spot as hundreds flee wildfires by boat
The fire has raged in the region for several days with officials now ordering the evacuation of the entire Cap Ferret peninsula.
Families still search for bodies a month after Venezuela earthquakes
Officials say the death toll has surpassed 5,300, though estimates of the number still missing could be as high as 50,000.
Watch: Driver dressed as Spider-Man whisks man in a wheelchair across busy road
Traffic junction footage captured the moment a man dressed as Spider-Man helped a man cross a busy highway .
CJP protest: The youth movement India's Modi didn't see coming
The CJP protest began with exam paper leaks. It became India's biggest student movement in years - why?
Indonesian babies were trafficked to Singapore. What happens to them now?
At least 12 babies have been trafficked from Indonesia to Singapore, but what will happen to them remains unclear.
US imposes tariffs on dozens of trade partners over 'forced labour' imports
The tariffs target around 60 trading partners over claims they failed to properly stop forced labour.
Could you run a country on just three hours of sleep? Japan's PM says she does
Japan’s prime minister Sanae Takaichi says she survives on zero to three hours a night, and people are reacting.
India activist ends hunger strike after 26 days
Sonam Wangchuk, a supporter of youth-led protesters demanding education reforms, says he wants to avert "possible violence".
Saudis must recognise Israel for nuclear deal, says Trump
The US president says the landmark agreement to help Saudis develop nuclear energy is dependent on it joining the Abraham Accords.
Ukraine's ousted defence minister insists on being reinstated
Mykhailo Fedorov refuses President Zelensky's offer to accept an alternative post, as the battle of wills continues.
Ukraine's ousted defence minister insists on being reinstated
Mykhailo Fedorov refuses President Zelensky's offer to accept an alternative post, as the battle of wills continues.
Houthi attacks raise fears of wider Middle East conflict and more global economic damage
The Iran-backed group in Yemen has threatened to target Saudi vessels in a vital shipping route.
Teen jailed for exam cheating in Guinea dies after sickle cell complications, father says
Mamadou Djouma Bah, 17, was arrested and sentenced to prison for exam fraud earlier this month.
Teen jailed for exam cheating in Guinea dies after sickle cell complications, father says
Mamadou Djouma Bah, 17, was arrested and sentenced to prison for exam fraud earlier this month.
Ex-governor convicted of murdering a pregnant student in Kenya
Okoth Obado was found guilty of killing Sharon Otieno with whom he had had an affair.
Nicaragua's legislature debates barring opposition from elections
The move comes days after President Daniel Ortega demanded 'a wall, a blockade' against opposition parties.
Nicaragua's legislature debates barring opposition from elections
The move comes days after President Daniel Ortega demanded 'a wall, a blockade' against opposition parties.
Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May
The price of Brent crude rose more than 6% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.
Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May
The price of Brent crude rose more than 5% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.
Ghanaians' ICC petition over migrant attacks 'opportunistic', says South Africa
The petition argues the violence against migrants in South Africa could amount to crimes against humanity.
Saudis must recognise Israel for nuclear deal, says Trump
The US president says the landmark agreement to help Saudis develop nuclear energy is dependent on it joining the Abraham Accords.
Liquor store employee narrowly escapes leopard attack
After nearly five hours, officials captured the animal and it was later released back into the wild, local authorities confirmed.
'Let's enjoy the ride' says Elon Musk, as AI fears mount
Talking to The Economist, Musk said he doesn't care if people hate him and said he was not a racist.
Trump's nuclear deal with Saudis jettisons longstanding US demands
Past US presidents insisted that Saudi Arabia normalise relations with Israel in exchange for nuclear technology.
South Korea woman acquitted of murdering newborn after hospital delivery
The woman, who had wanted to end her pregnancy at 36 weeks, gave birth to a baby who doctors later killed.