Migrant Channel crossings: 281 people reach the UK
Small boats carrying 281 people were intercepted trying to cross the Channel on Tuesday. ...
Migrant Channel crossings: 281 people reach the UK
Small boats carrying 281 people were intercepted trying to cross the Channel on Tuesday. ...
Afghanistan curfew imposed as Taliban militants advance
The Afghan government imposed a month-long curfew across almost all of the country on Saturday in a bid to stop the Taliban from invading cities. ...
Covid: Fauci says US heading in wrong direction as cases rise
The US is heading "in the wrong direction" on the coronavirus pandemic as infections surge among the unvaccinated, a top health expert has warned. ...
Olympics opening ceremony director dismissed on eve of event
The show director of the Olympics opening ceremony has been dismissed, one day before the event is due to be held. ...
'It was hard to breathe': China flood terror as train carriage submerged
As floodwater crashed through a busy subway station in China on Tuesday, desperate passengers tried to flee while others were swept helplessly off platforms. ...
Nigeria secures release of 100 kidnapped mothers and children
The authorities in north-west Nigeria say they have freed 100 women and children - mainly mothers nursing infants - who were seized by bandits. ...
At least 43 killed and dozens missing after record rain in western Europe
At least 43 people have died in western Germany and many more are missing following severe floods, police say. ...
South Africa looting: Government to deploy 25,000 troops after unrest
The South African government plans to deploy 25,000 troops after days of widespread looting and violence. ...
South Africa Zuma riots: Death toll mounts amid looting
At least 45 people have now died in the violence that has been engulfing parts of South Africa since the jailing of former President Jacob Zuma last week. ...
Cuba protests: Arrests after thousands rally against government
Dozens of people have been arrested in Cuba after thousands joined the biggest protests for decades against the island's Communist government, media and opposition sources say. ...
DR Congo: Measles vaccines missed because of Covid focus
With many children missing out on measles vaccines because of disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic, fears are growing that there could be an outbreak of the disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo. ...
Five arrested in Nigeria in 'gay hideout'
Islamic police in Kano in northern Nigeria have arrested five men accused of breaking laws on homosexuality. ...
Azerbaijan mud volcano triggers huge blast in Caspian oil and gas fields
A huge explosion has been seen off the coast of Azerbaijan in the Caspian Sea, sending plumes of black smoke and flames into the sky. ...
Japan landslide: 20 missing in Atami city
Twenty people are missing in central Japan after a huge landslide hit Atami city following heavy rainfall. ...
US companies hit by 'colossal' cyber-attack
About 200 US businesses have been hit by a "colossal" ransomware attack, according to a cyber-security firm. ...
Afghanistan: US military 'days away' from completing pull-out
The US military could complete its withdrawal from Afghanistan within days, reports say, amid increasing Taliban battlefield gains. ...
Canada weather: Dozens dead as heatwave shatters records
Dozens of people have died in Canada amid an unprecedented heatwave that has smashed temperature records. ...
Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Street celebrations as rebels seize capital
Rebel forces in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region have retaken its capital, Mekelle, sparking street celebrations and forcing officials to flee. ...
Covishield: India seeks EU travel approval for its main vaccine
India's Serum Institute is seeking emergency authorisation in the European Union for its Covishield jab, sources told the BBC. ...