Oprah makes surprise appearance at Democratic convention
The unannounced speech by the TV host hit back at Republican criticism of “childless cat ladies”. Read More
Pro-Palestinian delegates denied Democratic convention speaking slot
Delegates from the Uncommitted National Movement said the decision by Democratic Party leaders was “unacceptable”. Read More
US charges Chinese dissident with allegedly spying for Beijing
Yuanjun Tang, now an American citizen, is alleged to have spied on US-based Chinese democracy activists. Read More
One half of world-famous gay penguin couple dies
Sphen and his partner Magic shot to global stardom in 2018 when they fell in love at a Sydney aquarium. Read More
Taylor Swift says she felt ‘fear’ over Vienna attack threat
The US pop star cancelled three concerts in Austria after an alleged suicide attack plot was uncovered. Read More
Oil tanker on fire and adrift in Red Sea after multiple attacks
The Greek-flagged Sounion was hit by gunfire from small boats and three unidentified projectiles. Read More
Russian priests bless fire trucks as huge blaze continues after Ukraine attack
More than 500 firefighters have been tackling the giant blaze at a fuel depot sparked by a Ukrainian attack. Read More
Andrew Tate held overnight after police raid homes in Romania
The internet personality and his brother have been remanded in custody as part of a probe into new allegations. Read More
Hezbollah rockets hit Golan Heights after Israel strikes deep in Lebanon
Fears are growing that the cross-border hostilities could escalate into an all-out war. Read More
Three things the Democrats have avoided so far at the DNC
What they have tried to avoid says as much about their weaknesses as what they choose to highlight, writes Anthony Zurcher. Read More