Afghanistan general says Taliban gains threaten global security
An Afghan general warns of devastating consequences if the Taliban win their fight against government forces.
Vitaly Shishov: Head of Belarus exiles group found dead in Ukraine
Vitaly Shishov lived in Ukraine and led a group helping people who fled the Belarus crackdown.
Wuhan: Chinese city to test entire population after virus resurfaces
The city of 11 million people is known to be the site where the coronavirus first emerged in 2019.
Matt Damon says he has never personally used gay slur
The Hollywood star had been criticised for saying he had only recently "retired" the insult.
Tokyo 2020: A parent's plea in the shadow of the Olympics
This dad is drawing attention to what he calls the kidnapping of children by their own parents in Japan.
Sheikh Jarrah: Palestinians reject offer to end evictions threat
A plan to end a long-running saga which has fuelled Israel-Palestinian tensions is turned down.
Twitter works with news sites to tackle disinformation
Twitter announces it will cooperate with two news agencies to promote more reliable information.
IOC launches investigation into Belarus sprinter case
Olympian Krystina Timanovskaya says she was almost forced on a plane home after criticising coaches.
Qantas stands down 2,500 staff over Sydney lockdown
The airline says it expects Australia's largest city to be closed for at least two more months.
Official recommends rerun in Amazon union fight
A National Labor Relations Board official wants another union vote for Amazon workers in Alabama.
UK and Iran summon diplomats after tanker attack
Two people were killed in the attack on an oil tanker, which the UK, US and Israel blame on Iran.
Kathy Griffin: US comedian has surgery after lung cancer diagnosis
Kathy Griffin is having half of her left lung removed, saying "doctors are very optimistic".
Tokyo Olympics: Chinese nationalists turn on their athletes
To ultra-nationalists online, losing an Olympic medal is being "unpatriotic", experts say.
Covid third wave: Americans 'scared and angry' as pandemic worsens
As the Delta variant causes a rethink about risk, Americans are battling to keep a feeling of normalcy.
West faces dilemmas over tanker attack
A drone attack on a ship off the coast of Oman has worsened already strained ties with Iran.
Covid-19: The mystery of rising infections in India's Kerala
Covid-19 cases continue to rise in Kerala despite the waning of the second wave elsewhere in India.
Ethiopia: Growing concerns for unity as Tigray conflict spreads
The nine-month-long conflict in Tigray has spread, with little hope of peace talks taking place soon.
F1's Esteban Ocon: How it feels winning your first Formula 1 race
The 24-year-old Frenchman pulled off a huge F1 shock by winning the Hungarian Grand Prix
Tokyo 2020: 'You can take our flag but not our love for Russia'
Russia may be banned from the Olympics, but Russians are still winning medals – and rivals aren't happy.
Covid vaccine inequity 'completely unacceptable and unethical'
Rich countries need to do more to give vaccines to poor countries, says top WHO adviser Helen Clark.
Tokyo Olympics: NZ weightlifter Laurel Hubbard set to 'hang up her boots'
The transgender weightlifter made Olympic history but says her time in the sport is probably up.
'The reason I'm doing this is because I was inspired by him'
Karim al-Jian was inspired to study medicine, after learning about a doctor who was killed helping civilians in Syria.
Turkey: People flee popular tourist spots to escape wildfires
Footage has emerged showing people fleeing the deadly fires which have engulfed parts of Turkey.
Tokyo Olympics: Simone Biles returns with bronze, Karsten Warholm smashes record
Simone Biles wins bronze on an emotional return to Olympic competition on the day canoeist Lisa Carrington earns double gold and hurdler Karsten Warholm smashes a world record.
Tokyo Olympics: Sifan Hassan takes 5,000m gold in first leg of attempted treble
Sifan Hassan takes 5,000m gold as she bids for an unprecedented Olympic treble on the track in Tokyo.
Tokyo Olympics: Serhiy Kulish eliminated after shooting at rival's target
Ukraine's Serhiy Kulish gets distracted by a wardrobe malfunction and shoots at his rival's target.
Tokyo Olympics: GB's Giles Scott wins Finn class, gold in men's 49er & silver in mixed Nacra 17
Great Britain win two golds and a silver on a thrilling day in sailing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
All you need to know about new climbing event
Climbing is the last of the new Olympic sports to make its appearance at Tokyo 2020. Here's a guide to the things you need to know.
Tokyo Olympics: USA men's basketball team beat Spain to reach last four
Defending champions USA beat Spain for the fourth Olympics in a row to reach the men's basketball semi-finals.
