‘No worries’: Trump downplays Chinese military drills around Taiwan
The US President has downplayed the drills which follow a US announcement of an $11bn arms sale to Taiwan. Read More
Alleged Bondi gunmen acted alone and did not train in the Philippines, police say
The father-and-son duo spent a month in the Philippines before the attack that killed 15 people in Bondi. Read More
Great white sharks face extinction in Mediterranean, say researchers
Overfishing and illegal fishing are contributing to the loss of sharks, including great whites. Read More
Brazil’s Bolsonaro undergoes second medical procedure for hiccups
The former far-right leader receives second treatment in three days for chronic hiccups. Read More
Russia’s losses in Ukraine rise faster than ever as US pushes for peace deal
A steep rise in soldiers’ obituaries is documented by the BBC as part of its work in counting Russian war losses. Read More
Trump says US hit ‘big facility’ linked to alleged Venezuelan drug boats
The president said it was a dock area “where they load the boats up with drugs”. Read More
K-pop band NewJeans breaks up after bitter feud with record label
Ador says it has dropped NewJeans member Danielle Marsh while the return of Minji remains uncertain. Read More
Why Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as an independent state is controversial
Somaliland wants international recognition – here’s why, and what could have driven Israel to recognise it now. Read More
Nepal to scrap ‘failed’ Mount Everest waste deposit scheme
Under the scheme, climbers paid a $4,000 deposit that was returned if they brought 8kg of waste down the mountain. Read More
US pledges $2bn for humanitarian aid, but tells UN ‘adapt or die’
The pledge was welcomed by the UN, but comes after previous major cuts to US funding for humanitarian operations. Read More