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Rome: As hot as always
A look at how ancient Romans coped with hot weather and how global warming has affected modern-day culture.
BRICS is expanding, but can it rebalance the world order?
The group invited six nations - Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia and Argentina - to join BRICS.
Russian held in Finland said to be key figure in far-right Wagner affiliate
Suspect Yan Petrovsky said to be fighter in the Wagner-associated 'Rusich' - the Sabotage Assault Reconnaissance Group.
Polls open in Gabon general election, a test of support for Bongo
President Ali Bongo is seeking a third seven-year term in office to extend his family's 56-year grip on power.
Spanish women’s football team boycotts games until Rubiales resigns
The Spanish squad say they will not play 'if the present leadership remains in charge' after Rubiales refuses to resign.
Analysis: Tunisia isolated, but migration realpolitik keeps Europe onside
US and EU concerned with state of Tunisia's democracy but will ultimately retain ties, analysts say.
US-Iran relations: Why did the prisoner exchange deal happen now?
Critics have argued that the US has given into Iranian blackmail by agreeing to a prisoner exchange deal.
One family has led Gabon for 56 years. Can this election bring a new era?
New opposition coalition emerges as doubts swirl about president's health, effectiveness, commitment to fair elections.
British Museum director resigns, admits to failings in theft investigation
Museum's director Hartwig Fischer says that he did not take warning of theft from museum collection seriously enough.
Belarusian leader Lukashenko says he warned Wagner chiefs to ‘watch out’
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko says he told Yevgeny Prigozhin and Dmitry Utkin: 'Lads - you watch out'.