Top South African police officer survives assassination attempt
Deputy crime intelligence boss Maj-Gen Feroz Khan was due to appear before an inquiry into police corruption this week.
Indian journalists condemn ‘denial’ of voting and passport rights of prominent editor
Rajagopal has alleged that he has been unable to renew his passport after his name was deleted from the electoral rolls.
Mum of newborn rescued from Venezuela rubble says baby motivated her to stay alive
The “miracle” rescue of 18-day-old baby Juan David is a symbol of hope in Venezuela after the devastating earthquakes.
Pakistani strikes kill dozens in Afghanistan
The Taliban government says civilians were killed, while Pakistan maintains they targeted militants.
Anger directed at Venezuela’s official response to earthquake recovery
Residents in quake-affected areas have expressed anger over the state’s efforts to locate survivors and help victims, the BBC’s Orla Guerin reports.
South Korea football coach quits as president calls for probe into World Cup loss
South Korea was eliminated after missing out on a spot among the eight best third-placed teams.
Watch: Inside the Venezuela country club now a makeshift hospital
Survivors of Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes are being cared for at a makeshift hospital formed on the site of a country club in
Europe’s heatwave linked to 1,300 deaths, WHO says, as Germany hits record 41.7C
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that Europe is not prepared for high temperatures.
Three firefighters die battling huge wildfires on Colorado-Utah border
A number of blazes have been raging across Utah and Colorado, leading both governors to declare states of emergency.
Fourteen killed in Saudi Arabia helicopter crash
The aircraft belonged to state oil giant Aramco and the cause of the crash is being investigated.
