Boat disaster in Ethiopia kills 12
The vessel was taking passengers across the Tekeze river, which runs along the border with Eritrea. Read More
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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
John Lewis allowed to build homes for first time
The department store is pushing to build rental flats as it looks for new ways to bring in money. 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
Huge California wildfire tears through 5,000 acres every hour
It is the seventh largest fire ever recorded in the state, and is only 10% contained. Read More
Nine die in DR Congo gospel concert chaos
Police and organisers face questions after reports of overcrowding at one of Africa’s biggest stadiums. Read More
France rail repairs completed after arson attacks
Full service is due to resume on Monday after the network was paralysed ahead of the opening of the Olympics. Read More
What is Hezbollah and will it go to war with Israel?
A deadly attack on the Israeli occupied Golan Heights has heightened fears of full-on fighting. Read More
Convicted rapist Van de Velde booed on Olympic debut
Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde is booed as he makes his Olympic beach volleyball debut to a mixed reaction in Paris. Read More