US couple ‘walked for hours’ before dying in Hajj heat
The two pilgrims’ daughter says a tour agency they used had failed to provide basic necessities. Read More
Age anxiety hangs over first Biden-Trump debate
On Thursday, the current president, 81, and his Republican predecessor, 78, will face off in Georgia. Read More
Bangladesh’s deadliest executioner dies
The 74-year-old hanged several high-profile figures during his time in prison for murder. Read More
Julian Assange to plead guilty in deal with US
The Wikileaks founder will plead guilty to US criminal charges to avoid extradition, according to court documents. Read More
Floods break through US dam causing major damage
A dam in Minnesota fails from heavy flooding prompting evacuations Read More
Florence elects first woman mayor
Sara Funaro’s victory is the latest win for centre-left parties in Italy. Read More
Russia pins Dagestan attack on Ukraine, ignoring religious tensions
Despite years of Islamist attacks in Dagestan, Moscow wants to blame external actors for Sunday’s attack. Read More
US Supreme Court to hear transgender care case
Plaintiffs claim the state law prohibits transgender people from accessing care available to other adolescents. Read More
Eight killed in deadly fire at Moscow office building
State media reported that one man was rescued from the blaze and is being treated at a hospital. Read More
Millions of children going hungry in Sudan – Unicef
The head of the UN children’s agency says Sudan is one of the worst places in the world for children. Read More