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Ukraine continuing to advance in Russia's Kursk region, says Zelensky
Ukraine is continuing to push further into Russian territory, President Volodymyr Zelensky says
Another Russian region declares emergency as Ukraine offensive enters second week
The governor of Russia's Belgorod region has declared a state of emergency, as Ukraine's incursion into the country enters a second week
Ukraine claims to control 1,000 sq km of Russian territory
Ukraine's top commander has said Kyiv's forces control 1,000 sq km of Russian territory as they press their biggest cross-border incursion in two-and-a-half years of full-scale war.
UK's Starmer urges Iran to refrain from Israel attack
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has urged Iran to "refrain" from attacking Israel during a phone call with Iran's new president.
US sends submarine to Middle East as tensions grow
The US has sent a guided missile submarine to the Middle East, as tensions grow in the region.
Former England batter Thorpe took his own life, family says
Former England and Surrey batter Graham Thorpe took his own life, his family said. Thorpe, who played 100 Tests and 82 one-day internationals for England, died last week aged 55. In an interview with the Times, external, Thorpe's wife Amanda said he had been suffering from depression and anxiety over recent years.
Pilot killed as chopper crashes into Australian hotel
A pilot has died after their helicopter crashed into the roof of a hotel in the northern Queensland city of Cairns.
'Sensational' Paris Olympics come to an end
The 2024 Paralympics will be held in the French capital from 28 August to 8 September.
Ukrainian troops now up to 30km inside Russia, Moscow says
Ukrainian troops have advanced up to 30km inside Russia, in what has become the the deepest and most significant incursion since Moscow began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Plane crash in Brazil's São Paulo state kills all 61 on board
A plane has crashed in the Brazilian state of São Paulo, killing all 61 people on board.
Plane with 62 on board crashes in Brazil's São Paulo state
A plane carrying 58 passengers and four crew has crashed in the Brazilian state of São Paulo.
Waiting for peace in Indian state divided by violence
The violence displaced tens of thousands - some 59,000 people are still living in government relief camps. It has split up neighbourhoods and torn apart bonds between communities. Today, Manipur is divided into two camps, with Meiteis inhabiting the Imphal Valley and Kukis living in the surrounding hill areas.
AI in healthcare: what are the risks for the NHS?
At a time when there are more than seven million patients on the NHS waiting list in England and around 100,000 staff vacancies, artificial intelligence could revolutionise the health service by improving patient care and freeing up staff time.
Thai court dissolves reformist party that won election
A Thai court has ordered the dissolution of the reformist party which won the most seats and votes in last year’s election - but was blocked from forming a government.
Thousands of counter-protesters rally after riots
Thousands of counter-protesters have rallied in cities and towns across England after a week of rioting and disorder.
