Evyatar David’s health is “improving every day”, his father says as his son and two other hostages freed by Hamas are discharged from hospital.
Cameroon’s 92-year-old president wins controversial eighth term
Paul Biya retains his title as the world’s oldest head of state, in an election marred with violence and allegations of fraud.
Trump does not rule out seeking third term – but says he will not use VP loophole
Trump rules out running for vice-president, an idea floated by supporters to circumvent the US constitution which bars him from running again.
Trump says he had ‘perfect’ MRI at Walter Reed hospital
During the medical visit earlier this month, Trump’s doctor said he was in “exceptional” health.
Lithuania to shoot down smuggling balloons, PM warns
Inga Ruginiene says she is taking the “strictest measures” over the balloons, used to transport cigarettes from Belarus.
Trial begins for 10 accused of sexist cyber-bullying of Brigitte Macron
The defendants are accused of spreading unsubstantiated claims over Mrs Macron’s gender and sexuality.
UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon shoots down Israeli drone
Unfil says the drone flew over a patrol in an “aggressive manner”, but the Israeli military says it was gathering intelligence and posed no threat.
Hurricane Melissa could be strongest to ever hit Jamaica
Melissa has been upgraded to a category five storm and could become Jamaica’s strongest on record.
UN pleads for safe passage for civilians trapped in war-hit Sudan city
The fall of el-Fasher would cement the RSF’s control of the west and reinforces a de facto split in the nation.
India and China resume direct flights as ties improve
The flight landed in Guangzhou on Monday morning, a milestone in the thawing of bilateral ties.
