Former One Direction star Liam Payne dies in Argentina, police say
The singer fell from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, local media are reporting. Read More
Italy bans couples from travelling abroad for surrogacy
The move is seen by critics to target LGBT couples, who are not allowed to adopt or use IVF in the country. Read More
Trudeau accuses India of ‘massive mistake’ amid diplomatic row
The PM said officials went public with allegations Indian agents were behind violent acts in Canada only after quiet diplomacy failed. Read More
Bowen: US threat to cut Israel military aid is sign of anger at broken promises
The letter criticising Israel over Gaza aid is an attempt to redress the balance between the US and its ally, our international editor says. Read More
Niger drops French place names to honour local heroes
Avenue Charles de Gaulle in Niamey is now Avenue Djibo Bakary after the city’s first post-independence mayor. Read More
Gazans describe fresh horror in north as Israel renews offensive
Israel has told 400,000 people to evacuate the area, but many are too exhausted and fearful to leave. Read More
Mayor and 15 others killed in Israeli strike on Lebanon council meeting
Sixteen people are dead following air strikes on municipal buildings in the city of Nabatieh. Read More
Fire kills 147 people after fuel tanker crash in Nigeria
People who had rushed to the scene to collect the leaking petrol were engulfed in flames. Read More
Malaysia arrests hundreds more over child abuse claims
A group facing allegations of sexual abuse carried out crimes even after a crackdown, say authorities. Read More
Mbappé shocked by Swedish rape inquiry – lawyer
France’s football captain has called the media reports “fake news” and his lawyers say he is stunned. Read More