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More than 100 social leaders killed so far this year, rights group says, as Colombia grapples with surging violence.

President Joe Biden says US will remain an active and engaged partner in the Middle East, focusing on regional ties.

Officials issue health warnings as Europe braces for a new heatwave in the coming days.

Navy helicopter carrying 15 people during operation to arrest high-profile cartel leader crashes, killing 14 on board.

A social media-fuelled mass protest movement has forced President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to flee Sri Lanka.

Iran has already told Ukraine it will not do anything to prolong the war, which it blames on NATO’s expansion in Europe.

Senegal is often lauded abroad as a beacon of stability in West Africa, but its reputation is at risk of slipping.

Parliament meets to begin choosing a new leader after President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled and resigned following protests.

Willie Walsh, of the International Air Transport Association, discusses the challenges facing the aviation industry.

The US president pushed for an increase in oil output during his first trip to the Middle East.

Washington welcomes Riyadh’s commitment to supporting global oil markets as it seeks to lower the price of gasoline.

On John Bolton's admission that he 'helped plan coups d’état' and the US’s casual approach to upending nations.

The missile attacks came after US President Joe Biden left Israel to travel to Saudi Arabia.

Country looks set to be first in Southeast Asia to recognise same-sex partnerships, with gay marriage also on table.

Caro Quintero was previously jailed for the murder of a US anti-drugs agent, and was on the FBI's '10 Most Wanted' list.

Next debate set for Sunday as ruling party looks to choose two candidates to put to a final vote by party members.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urges civilians to heed air-raid sirens as multiple Russian attacks reported.

Gang violence is skyrocketing across Haiti's capital, with dozens of people killed in Port-au-Prince in past week.

Clampdown on activists, independent media and rights groups has intensified since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24.

Brittney Griner had permission from US doctor to use cannabis for 'chronic pains', her defence team tells Russian court.

Cairo's decision comes after seven Egyptians peacekeepers were killed in Mali since the start of this year.

Russia bans 384 Japanese lawmakers from entering country in response to Tokyo joining the G7 in sanctioning Moscow.

Top US health official says the number, set to go live on Saturday, aims to make care accessible for more Americans.

Morocco has been in the grip of a heat wave for a week, with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius.

Democratic-backed bills to restore abortion and defend out-of-state travel have little chance of passing in US Senate.

Images from the world's most powerful space telescope illuminate the depths of the cosmos.

Putin replaces Dmitry Rogozin with Yuri Borisov, a former deputy defence minister, as Russia's space agency head.

The move follows a decision taken by the world's most industrialised nations at a G7 meeting in late June.

NASA and Roscosmos have sought for years to renew integrated crewed flights as part of longstanding civil alliance.

Police in Akron, Ohio shot the unarmed Black man 46 times, causing 'devastating injuries', medical examiner says.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appealed for 'dronations' to build up the military's aerial capabilities.

Carolyn Bryant Donham says she tried to help Till after her husband and brother-in-law abducted the teen.

Despite the war in Europe choking global economy, UK's prime ministerial hopefuls are saying little on foreign policy.

UK summons Russian ambassador over the death of Paul Urey, 45, who was detained by Russia-backed separatists in Ukraine.

Moscow claims Kalibr missiles hit Ukraine air force meeting. Ukraine says 23 people, including 3 children, were killed.

Top of the protestors’ demands was the removal of Ramaphosa as president due to a growing number of personal scandals.

Telkom's shares jumped nearly 30 percent following the announcement, while MTN was up nearly 5 percent.

The seven children were killed while returning from celebrations of the Muslim holiday Eid al-Adha late on July 10.

Thousands have been arrested on charges related to demonstrating, forcing many to find new ways to protest.

A nationwide network of district commissioners loyal to the president has been crucial to his time in power since 1986.

The events of July 15, 2016 left a huge effect on Turkey's domestic and foreign policy - and can still be felt today.

Yemen will be on the agenda during the US president's visit to Jeddah, but Yemeni politicians are not invited.

US president's trip aims to reset relationship, with energy supply, human rights and security on the agenda.

Washington has not delivered on its promise to the Green Climate Fund, a tool to avert catastrophic climate change.

Franco Albrecht was jailed for five-and-a-half years for plotting a far-right attack while posing as a Syrian refugee.

EU's Court of Justice will look into Hungary's LGBTQ law and refusal to renew a critical broadcaster's licence.

A red 'extreme heat' warning was issued for parts of England as temperatures are expected to reach record highs.

Supporters of Shia religious leader Muqtada al-Sadr gathered in Baghdad weeks after he withdrew his bloc from parliament

And as they fight for survival under apartheid rule, they receive no real solidarity from their Israeli counterparts.