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10,000 people evacuated as wildfire tears through southern France
A fast-moving wildfire has forced around 10,000 people to evacuate after burning more than 1,500 hectares in France.
How will the rise of right-wing populism affect Latin America?
Conservatives are winning elections across the region.
8 injured, including 4 children, in New York City Fourth of July shooting
A shooting at a Fourth of July celebration in the US city of New York wounded eight victims, four of whom are children.
Lawmaker McGovern: Americans need to ‘fight for the soul’ of the US
The left is rising because Americans ‘want more from the Democrats’, US Representative Jim McGovern argues.
Sons of Iran’s leader Ali Khamenei attend funeral, but Mojtaba is absent
Massive crowds gathered in Tehran to mourn Khamenei’s death, with chants calling for revenge against the US and Israel.
Osaka knocks out top-seeded Sabalenka to reach Wimbledon quarterfinals
Naomi Osaka beat world number one Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets to book her maiden Wimbledon quarterfinal.
Palestinians rally outside Al-Shifa hospital, demanding medical evacuation
Protest outside Al-Shifa Medical Complex demanding Israel lift travel restrictions on those leaving the Gaza Strip.
Trump thanks FIFA as it suspends Balogun’s ban for Belgium World Cup match
Balogun was set to miss USA vs Belgium last 16 tie but will now be available as FIFA surprisingly ends his suspension.
12-tonne whale removed from DR Congo beach
A dead whale weighing about 12 tonnes has been recovered from the beaches of Muanda.
America at 250: Democracy’s greatest experiment?
Chris Hedges reflects on 250 years of US independence - the nation's ideals, contradictions, and what it has become.