Rubio arrives in Israel as IDF destroys more Gaza City buildings
The US secretary of state will discuss the war in Gaza following Israel’s attack on Hamas in Qatar, which has drawn widespread condemnation. Read More
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Hermeto Pascoal, ‘the wizard’ of Brazilian music, dies at 89
Pascoal – famed for his blend of jazz and traditional music – wrote more than 2,000 instrumental pieces. Read More
Romania becomes second Nato country to detect Russian drone in its airspace
Ukraine’s President Zelensky called the incursion “an obvious expansion of the war by Russia”. Read More
Nepal’s interim PM to hand over power within six months
Sushila Karki said the government must heed protesters’ demands for “an end to corruption, good governance and economic equality”. Read More
Alzheimer’s blood test could ‘revolutionise’ diagnosis
Scientists leading the trial at University College London believe the blood test could improve the accuracy of diagnosis of the disease to more than 90%. Read More
Huge fire rips through residential homes in Manila
Local reports say at least 14 fire trucks were called to the fire in the residential area, resulting in an evacuation to two nearby centres. Read More
Charlie Kirk memorial service set to take place in Arizona stadium
Turning Point USA, the organisation Kirk co-founded, announced the event will be held on 21 September. Read More
Netanyahu is only obstacle to bringing hostages home, families say
Israel’s strike on Qatar last week shows that “every time a deal approaches, Netanyahu sabotages it”, a group representing the families of hostages says. Read More
‘We knew the family’: Utah town in disbelief after local resident accused of killing Charlie Kirk
Tyler Robinson is accused of killing Charlie Kirk during an open-air speaking event. Read More
We will build 1.5m homes, new housing secretary insists
Steve Reed tells the BBC the government is “absolutely committed” to the pledge, which was in Labour’s election manifesto. Read More