Ghana mourns its tallest man – a ‘generous and popular giant’
Sulemana Abdul Samed, who was diagnosed with gigantism several years ago, has died at the age of 33. Read More
Mysterious deaths of 14 elephants in Kenya prompts urgent inquiry
It is the highest number of elephant deaths to be recorded in this area of southern Kenya in decades. Read More
Uefa reacts with fury to Infantino World Cup plan
European football’s governing body Uefa reacts furiously to proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup. Read More
Watch: The moment quake hit Japan
Video shows locations across the region where a strong earthquake struck Japan’s Kyushu island on 28 July. Read More
Mancini reappointed Italy boss after Pirlo controversy
Roberto Mancini is appointed Italy manager for a second time – just a day after Andrea Pirlo rules himself out of the running for the job and technical director Paolo Maldini resigns. Read More
Gironde wildfires pick up as French region braces for new 40C heatwave
Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires. Read More
‘A lover of life’ – Seattle pays tribute to food festival shooting victims
Families grieved on Monday as they remembered the three people killed in a shooting at a food festival. Read More
Zelensky to press Trump on air defences while in Washington
Ukraine’s leader is hoping to firm up US commitments to bolstering Kyiv’s anti-ballistic missile defences, as Russia has escalated deadly attacks. Read More
Odyssey translator writes scathing review of Nolan film adaptation
The film has won rave reviews from film critics but a translator of Homer’s work was less than impressed. Read More
US walks out of UN Security Council meeting during France’s remarks
The row sparked after the US joined North Korea and Russia in voting against extending the term of the UN high commissioner for human rights. Read More