Rescue diver dies during search for bodies of Italians who drowned in Maldives caves
Staff Sgt Mohamed Mahdhee died while diving in the search-and-rescue operation, the Maldives government tells the BBC.
Freight train and bus crash kills at least eight in Bangkok
Police and rescue officials said the collision sparked a fire that engulfed the bus.
Hamas confirms top commander killed in Israeli air strike
Friday’s strike is the latest launched by Israel on Gaza despite a ceasefire with Hamas.
Man killed by 13ft great white shark in Western Australia
The man was bitten just before 10:00 (03:00 BST) at Horseshoe Reef – north-west of the popular Rottnest Island near the city of Perth, local police said.
Trump says senior IS leader killed by US and Nigerian forces
The US president says the joint operation eliminated “the most active terrorist in the world”, Abu-Bilal al-Minuki.
US planning to criminally indict ex-Cuban leader Raúl Castro
Charges could come as soon as next week in a case reportedly focused on Cuba’s downing of two planes in 1996.
Trump says 20-year nuclear programme suspension by Iran is enough
The US president says Tehran has to show “real” commitment to removing nuclear fuel and stopping uranium enrichment.
Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire, US state department says
President Trump announced the truce last month, but Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange fire since then.
What China critics in Maga movement make of Trump’s Beijing trip
Trump’s softer approach towards China is one that experts say will likely trickle down to the wider MAGA base.
US to seek death penalty for suspect in killing of Israeli embassy staff members
The US government alleges that Elias Rodriguez shot and killed a young Jewish couple at an event in Washington last May.
