The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (Unrwa) says Israel is continuing to prevent humanitarian missions from reaching northern Gaza with critical supplies, including food and medicine. “Hospitals…
Cuba: Hurricane Oscar leaves six dead
At least six people have died as a result of Hurricane Oscar in Cuba, the country’s president, Miguel Díaz-Canel, has confirmed. Oscar made landfall as a category one hurricane near…
Australia: Aboriginal protester arrested in Sydney during King Charles’ visit
An Aboriginal protester has been arrested at the Sydney Opera House as crowds awaited a glimpse of the King and Queen on the final day of their tour in Australia.…
UK: Government to fund Ukraine using £2bn from Russian assets
The UK government will give an extra £2.26bn ($2.93bn) to Ukraine, using the profits from seized Russian assets held in Europe.It forms Britain’s contribution to a £38bn ($50bn) fund announced in June…
Saudi Arabia: Al-Hilal win marks Neyma’s return return one year after ACL injury
Brazil forward Neymar has made his first appearance for Al-Hilal in over a year after recovering from surgery on a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus in his left knee.…
Peru: Ex-president Alejandro Toledo sentenced 20 years for corruption
A court in Peru has sentenced former President Alejandro Toledo to 20 years and six months in jail for corruption and money-laundering. Prosecutors say he took $35m (£27m) in bribes…
Brazil: President Lula da Silva cancels Russia trip after injuring head
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has cancelled a trip to Russia after injuring his head in an accident at home on Saturday. The 78-year-old was scheduled to travel…
Russia: President Putin welcomes allies to Brics summit
The West has dubbed President Putin a pariah for invading Ukraine. They have leveled sanctions aiming to cut off Russis’s economy from global markets. They even went on to push…
USA: Democrats concerned about Musk’s $1m-a-day to swing states voters
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has said he will give away $1m (£766,000) a day to a registered voter in key swing states until the US presidential election on 5 November.…
India: Pharmaceutical giant buys stake in major Bollywood studio
India’s top vaccine maker has bought a 50% stake in a major Bollywood production company known for making popular films. Adar Poonawalla’s Serene Production will invest 10bn rupees ($119m; £91.3m)…