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Pro-Palestinian Lebanese fighter released from French prison after 40 years
Georges Ibrahim Abdallah flown to Lebanon from France after incarceration ends.
Iran is meeting European powers amid threats of renewed nuclear sanctions
The meeting, in Istanbul, is the first since Israel attacked Iran in mid-June backed by US strikes.
Desperate Zimbabweans get in debt to pay for lifesaving blood transfusions
Blood may be free in public hospitals, but low supplies leave Zimbabweans borrowing money to pay for private stocks.
French court to decide if al-Assad can be tried for Syrian chemical attacks
The ruling might set a precedent to allow prosecution of other government leaders linked to atrocities.
The protesters targeting US lawmakers as Israel starves Gaza
US protest group Code Pink is targeting key politicians they say are involved in Israel’s starvation campaign in Gaza.
Thailand-Cambodian clashes force 100,000 into shelters on Thai border
Families huddle in makeshift shelters, carrying few belongings, as artillery echoes prompt fears of an uncertain future.
UK moves to reinstate extradition deal with Hong Kong despite concerns
The UK Home Office says the move will prevent criminals from 'evading justice'; critics say it legitimizes oppression.
At least four children dead in school roof collapse in India
Rescue teams race to find survivors after deadly school building collapse in western India.
Death toll in Thai-Cambodia clashes rises to 16 as 120,000 flee border area
UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting to discuss the latest border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia.
US, Israel condemn France’s move to recognise Palestinian state
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticised France's 'reckless decision' that he said 'only serves Hamas propaganda'.