Hurricane Lala lashes Hawaii – with 89,000 losing power
Hurricane Lala is lashing Hawaii with strong winds and heavy rain – leaving more than 89,000 households without power across the state.
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Russian strikes kill Ukrainian woman as NATO jet downs drone over Romania
Romania’s Defence Ministry didn’t specify origin of the drone but has previously blamed Russia for similar incidents.
Israel strikes south Lebanon again as families flee north
Israeli airstrikes hit the Nabatieh district of southern Lebanon just hours after the deadliest day of Israeli raids.
Australia gun buyback spurred by Bondi attack to start in November, PM says
Australia introduced measures to reduce gun ownership following a deadly attack on Sydney’s Bondi Beach last year.
BBC seeks to subpoena family members in Panorama lawsuit
A spokesperson for Trump’s legal team responded to the request accusing the broadcaster of “seeking to harass” the president’s family.
Man charged with operating boat under the influence in crash that killed 2 kids
A New Jersey man surrendered to authorities Friday on charges that he was operating a boat under the influence in connection with a July incident
13-year-old survivor of Michigan rampage called 911 to report she’d been shot
A 13-year-old girl — the only survivor of a shooting rampage in rural Michigan — called 911 on Friday after she was shot four times
As petrol prices soar, electric bikes gain ground in Nigeria
Riders say the switch is helping them cut fuel and maintenance costs.
Army drops roses on Syrian crowds in a far cry from war
Syrian army helicopters dropped roses on crowds at Damascus Citadel’s Summer Syria festival.
Hamas leader heads to Cairo for Gaza talks ahead of Kushner visit
Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya to meet Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Rashad in Cairo amid ongoing Gaza tensions.
Why is Australia’s mushroom killer back in court this week?
The BBC’s Katy Watson explains why triple-murder Erin Patterson is back in court this week trying to overturn her conviction.
US aircraft carrier on way to relieve USS Lincoln after issues reported aboard
Thousands of sailors on the Lincoln have reportedly faced food shortages and broken plumbing, with some considering jumping overboard.
Five years after the Taliban swept to power, does the West have any influence?
Five years after the Taliban swept to power, many are asking whether the West has any bargaining chips left
Colombia asks Trump to suspend tariffs as country reels from earthquake
Post-earthquake reconstruction is expected to cost about $6.4bn, but Colombia has been hit by renewed US tariffs.