Homes burn in Greece as wildfire sweeps through coastal towns
The flames quickly spread into residential areas, as Greece experienced its first heatwave of the summer. Read More
Crush kills 29 pupils taking exams after blast in Central Africa
The explosion occurred at an electrical transformer near where students were taking final exams. Read More
Kim Kardashian ‘grandpa robber’ dies month after trial
Didier Dubreucq, 69 years old, was diagnosed with lung cancer while in detention. Read More
US gained nothing from strikes, Iran’s supreme leader says
The ayatollah speaks for the first time since the conflict ended, as the US insists Iran’s nuclear sites are destroyed. Read More
Ally of Cameroon president, 92, quits ‘broken’ government to challenge him
A close ally of Paul Biya, in power for four decades, challenges “one-man” rule in the country. Read More
Ukrainian forces halt Russian advance in Sumy region, says army chief
Russia launched its offensive in the spring aiming to create a “buffer zone” inside Ukraine to protect its border regions. Read More
Three Palestinians killed during Israeli settler attack on West Bank village
Israel’s military says its forces returned fire after being shot at by Palestinians, but the Palestinian foreign ministry blames settlers for the deaths. Read More
Venezuela’s ex-spy chief pleads guilty to narco-terrorism charges
The US hopes the Hugo Carvajal will provide them with incriminating information on President Maduro. Read More
Trump calls for end to Netanyahu corruption trial
The US president says the case should be dropped, prompting accusations of interference. Read More
Ecuador’s most wanted drug lord captured in ‘underground bunker’
The leader of Los Choneros gang, Adolfo Macías Villamar, had been on the run for 17 months. Read More