Wildfire forces evacuation of thousands on Greek island of Crete
The blaze has been raging since Wednesday and fire crews say the conditions are creating new flare-ups, making containment efforts extremely difficult.
Six dead, dozens missing after ferry sinks off Bali
The boat was carrying 53 passengers and 12 crew when it sank while on its way to Bali from Java island.
Watch: What to know about the Diddy verdict – and what comes next
The disgraced hip-hop mogul was denied bail after being found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.
Dozens of Palestinians killed in Gaza, including 45 people waiting for aid: authorities
Airstrikes and shootings killed 94 Palestinians in Gaza overnight, including 45 who were attempting to get much-needed humanitarian aid, hospitals and the Health Ministry said
Women poisoned by fake Botox get apology from beautician
As the BBC names a beautician who gave illegal jabs, two victims share their story.
Why South Korean young men and women are more politically divided than ever
In South Korea, right-leaning young men are less likely to focus on North Korea than feminism, which — for them — has become a dirty
Kidnappers or ICE agents? LAPD grapples with surge in calls from concerned citizens
Some city and Police Commission leaders have called on the LAPD to do more to identify masked individuals who are taking part in immigration sweeps.
Climate change could separate vanilla plants and their pollinators
The vanilla species grown for its flavoring is finicky. Genes from its wild relatives could help make it hardier — but not if those cousins
Diogo Jota: Reactions to death of Liverpool and Portugal star
Tributes are coming in following the passing of the popular footballer, who died in a car crash in Spain on Thursday.
Thailand appoints another acting prime minister amid political turmoil
The country has had three leaders in as many days, following a court’s decision to suspend Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
Hindu pilgrimage begins in Kashmir in wake of India-Pakistan conflict
Security has been beefed up for this pilgrimage, taking place just months after a deadly gun attack in the area.
Big shake-up in Nigerian politics as heavyweights join forces
The two main opposition leaders have split from their parties to contest the next election under a new banner.
Ryanair cancels flights for 30,000 passengers due to French strike
Airlines and France’s transport minister has condemned the strikes as unacceptable, at the start of summer holidays.
South Africa’s political marriage of convenience avoids divorce – just
One year after the formation of the coalition government, the rocky relationship teeters but avoids collapse.