A BBC team joined a humanitarian mission of the UN peacekeeping force, which says Israeli troops are fortifying positions and continuing demolitions.
Zelensky says airlines should avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine escalates drone operations
Chinese and Gulf state airlines are among those still using Russian airspace. Meanwhile, Russia says it will intensify its own attacks on Ukraine.
US aircraft carrier docks near Thai beach resort Pattaya after record 250 days at sea
The USS Lincoln is docking close to Pattaya, known for its raucous nightlife, and for sex tourism.
Germany says Russia behind Leipzig airport drone attack
A drone carrying an explosive device was discovered at the airport close to Ukrainian cargo planes on 4 August.
Cup noodles made with cold water? BBC tries Japan’s viral snack
The BBC’s Tokyo correspondent Kurumi Mori tries Japan’s latest food trend, instant noodles made using cold water.
Ariana Grande completes tour and steps back from public life
The star makes an emotional farewell as she wraps up a tour she’s described as her “last hurrah”.
Israel says Hamas security chief captured as strikes kill four during Gaza raid
The Israeli military says it carried out strikes in Gaza City during a raid by special forces to capture the head of Hamas’s internal security service.
US launches more strikes on Iran as state media reports explosions
US Central Command accused Iran of targeting commercial shipping and American service members deployed in the region.
Jurors in Lindsay Clancy trial deadlocked but judge asks them to keep trying
The Massachusetts mother is facing murder charges for killing her three children at their family home in 2023.
Ex-gang boss guilty of orchestrating 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur
Duane “Keffe D” Davis was convicted over the drive-by shooting of the rap superstar 30 years ago.
