Italy’s Jacobs wins men’s 100m gold at Tokyo Olympics
Lamont Marcell Jacobs wins gold, Fred Kerley of the US takes silver, and Canada's Andre de Grasse takes bronze.
Iran rejects Israeli claim it was behind tanker attack off Oman
Israel has pointed the finger at Iran for an attack that killed two crew members, an accusation Iran denies.
Murdered women: A history of ‘honour’ crimes
Throughout history, women have been held responsible for upholding family ‘honour’ - with deadly consequences.
Antalya, Mugla wildfires continue as Turkey puts out dozens
Firefighters battling five fires in popular seaside destinations after 107 blazes were brought under control.
Min Aung Hlaing promises Myanmar multi-party elections in 2023
Six months after seizing power, Min Aung Hlaing pledges to hold multi-party elections in two years.
Tokyo Olympics: Germany’s Zverev wins men’s singles tennis gold
The 24-year-old beat Russian Karen Khachanov 6-3 6-1 to become the first German man to win singles Olympic gold.
Death toll in Afghanistan floods tops 100, dozens still missing
Another 110 people are missing and 34 wounded in Nuristan province's Kamdesh district as rescue operations continue.
Endangered Sumatran tigers recovering from COVID in Jakarta zoo
In Indonesia, two male Sumatran tigers are recovering from coronavirus after testing positive in mid-July.
New Zealand apologises for 1970s ‘Dawn Raids’
Government expresses 'sorrow, remorse and regret' over historic immigration crackdowns targeting Pacific communities.
Kandahar airport hit by rocket fire as Afghanistan fighting rages
Government forces are fighting Taliban assaults on major cities, including in Herat, Lashkar Gah and Kandahar.
Six civilians killed, several wounded in CAR rebel attack
UN says casualties caused as 3R armed group launched 'large-scale attack' on army positions in a northeastern village.
The Full Report: Beirut’s search for answers
We follow the investigations into the 2020 Beirut port blast.
US urges Tunisia’s Saied to return swiftly to ‘democratic path’
In phone call with president, US national security adviser underscored need for gov't formation, White House says.
Homeless in Australia: ‘You have to be on your guard constantly’
When 50-year-old Phil lived on the streets of Melbourne he would sleep on traffic islands as they felt safer.
In Turkey, wildfires leave behind charred homes and ashes
The raging blazes have killed several people, injured hundreds and forced thousands to evacuate.
Peru protesters rally against Pedro Castillo’s new government
Protesters decry the new president's decision to appoint hardliner Guido Bellido as prime minister.