South Africa building collapse that killed 34 was ‘entirely preventable’, minister says
Workers reported feeling vibrations in the partially built structure, and being told to cover up holes with sand. Read More
Hope for peace as DR Congo and M23 rebels sign deal in Qatar
The declaration says both parties must sign a final peace deal by mid-August. Read More
Dozens killed by Israeli gunfire near aid sites in south Gaza, Hamas-run ministry says
More than 100 others were also injured near two sites run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, according to the Hamas-run health ministry and civil defence agency. Read More
Court orders Bolsonaro to wear ankle tag and puts him under curfew
A court in Brazil also bars the ex-president from using social media and puts him under 24-hour surveillance. Read More
Trump sues Murdoch and Wall Street Journal for $10bn over Epstein article
The lawsuit is over a story claiming the president wrote a “bawdy” personal note to Jeffrey Epstein in 2003. Read More
Syrian presidency to send new force to halt clashes in south
The Syrian leader’s move comes after days of clashes between Bedouin and Druze fighters in Suweida, reported to have killed hundreds. Read More
Three killed in explosion at Los Angeles police training facility
Federal agents are investigating, but authorities describe it as “an isolated incident” with no further threat to the public. Read More
US tech firm investigating after Coldplay concert embrace goes viral
Big screen footage of the two people went viral after reports they were colleagues and at least one was married to another person. Read More
El Salvador and US negotiate prisoner swap with Venezuela
Some 250 Venezuelans deported from the US to El Salvador were exchanged for 10 Americans held by Caracas. Read More
Colombian gold miners rescued after about 18 hours trapped underground
Eighteen miners are in good health after a 12-hour-long rescue operation, Colombia’s National Mining Agency says. Read More