Complex life on Earth may be much older than thought
Scientists say they have new evidence that complex life on Earth began much earlier than previously believed. Read More
‘A dangerous moment’ – Israelis face spectre of another war
Fears mount that the deadly attack on the occupied Golan Heights could trigger a major conflict. Read More
Parisians’ Olympic spirit not dampened – but grumbles remain
The vibrant opening ceremony and a flurry of French medals seem to have put paid to pre-Games gloom. Read More
Wrong national anthem played for South Sudan at Olympics
South Sudan says it felt disrespected by the gaffe, which organisers said was a “human error”. Read More
Lebanon fears dangerous new phase in Hezbollah-Israel fighting
Israel has warned Hezbollah will “pay a heavy price” following the rocket strike on Golan Heights. Read More
Simone Biles draws A-list celebrity crowd at Paris Olympics
Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Tom Cruise and Snoop Dogg were there to watch the star gymnast. Read More
Boat disaster in Ethiopia kills 12
The vessel was taking passengers across the Tekeze river, which runs along the border with Eritrea. Read More
Thousands mourn children killed in Golan Heights strike
World leaders scramble to contain the fallout and de-escalate tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. Read More
Neighbours star Janet Andrewartha dies
The actress joined the long running in Australian soap in 1999 as Lynn Scully. Read More
‘There was a siren, but no-one had time to react’
The BBC’s Paul Adams visits the site where 12 people, mostly children, were killed in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. Read More