Battle for Mali base has killed dozens of militants, army says
The army says it was involved in fierce fighting but disputes that Islamists took control of the garrison.
Alleged rebel leader killed in Colombia as president targets armed groups
The military operation against Hernando Forero Mosquera was carried out just days after as Colombia’s new president was sworn in.
India police fire tear gas at protesters seeking exam reforms
Thousands of students and job seekers have gathered in Jharkhand state, weeks after the “cockroach” protests took place in Delhi.
World’s oceans hit record-high July temperatures
Global oceans recorded their hottest July on record, partly fuelled by developing El Niño conditions, as wildfires continue to ravage western Europe.
At least 13 killed in Ukrainian strike on Russia’s Tatarstan region, officials say
It is one of the deadliest Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia since the start of Moscow’s war on Ukraine.
Former Thai MP allegedly kills official and confesses on YouTube
Chalong Riewrang called a YouTube livestream to say he had shot a government official.
China evacuates one million from homes as massive storm arrives
Typhoon Dolphin has made landfall, bringing strong winds and heavy rain across eastern China including Shanghai.
‘Body in suitcase’ found in Australia turns out to be lifelike doll
Forensics revealed that the ‘realistic’ looking body was in fact not human.
Evidence that South African special forces murdered top detective shared with BBC
Frans Mathipa was shot while driving – we got access to the prosecution case against eight accused men.
How Kinahan’s hearing unfolded inside the courtroom in Dublin
Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan appeared in court and was charged with directing the activities of a criminal organisation after being extradited from Dubai.
