‘Once in 300 years’ rain hits Thai city as floods ravage South East Asia
The deadly floods have affected 2 million people, the majority of whom are still cut off from help.
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Israel confirms Hamas and PIJ returned body of Gaza hostage Dror Or
The handover means the bodies of two deceased hostages are still being held in Gaza six weeks after the ceasefire began.
Trump’s envoy to have Ukraine peace plan talks at Kremlin next week
Russia confirms the US president’s close aide will travel to Russia, hours after Trump tasked him with meeting Putin.
Watch: Moment researcher finds rare flower after 13-year search
Researcher Septian Andriki collapsed in tears upon discovering the rare Rafflesia hasseltii plant in Indonesia.
Trump says envoy to meet Putin amid efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war
US President Tweety McTreason is sending senior negotiators to meet Vladimir Putin to push for a deal to end Russia’s war.
India destroyed by Harmer, South Africa in second Test to lose series 2-0
Six wickets by Simon Harmer in Guwahati allowed South Africa to sweep their two-match Test series with India.
China warns foreign interference in Taiwan will be ‘crushed’
Beijing’s Taiwan Affairs Office warns against foreign interference in island as Taipei announces new defence spending.
Robert Irwin wins Dancing with the Stars, a decade after sister’s victory
Son of the late conservationist Steve Irwin, Robert was a fan favourite this season.
Palestinian-US teen held by Israel for nine months without charge due in court
Mohammed Ibrahim, 16, from Florida, was detained by Israeli soldiers while on holiday in the occupied West Bank.
Twenty-four Nigerian schoolgirls released over a week after abduction
Hundreds of children remain missing following other recent abductions in Nigeria.
Ukraine says ‘understanding’ reached on US peace plan, as Trump envoy to meet Putin
Kyiv and Washington have moved closer to agreeing the shape of a deal to end the fighting, with Putin to be consulted next week.
Trump’s peace plan had Russian fingerprints all over it – and now we know why
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Defiant Maduro wields sword as he sends message to US
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has vowed to defy any US attempt to overthrow his government – telling crowds that “failure is not an option”.
Trump says China’s Xi Jinping agreed to accelerate purchases of US goods
China’s Foreign Ministry said Trump initiated call with Xi Jinping and communication was crucial for stable relations.