Afghan forces bomb Taliban as battle for major cities intensifies

Government forces are fighting Taliban assaults on major cities, including in Herat, Lashkar Gah and Kandahar.

Iran rejects Israeli claim it was behind tanker attack off Oman

Israel has pointed the finger at Iran for an attack that killed two crew members, an accusation Iran denies.

Ethiopian parents living in agony as students stranded in Tigray

Canada officially marks first nationwide Emancipation Day

Belarus Olympic athlete says taken to airport against her wishes

Ismail Haniya re-elected as leader of Palestinian group Hamas

‘They are a failed coup and a failed regime’

Italy’s Jacobs wins shock Olympic gold in men’s 100 metres

Antalya, Mugla wildfires continue as Turkey puts out dozens

New Zealand apologises for historic raids on Pacific people