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Papua New Guinea gang massacre: Homes torched, victims beheaded and bodies taken by crocodiles

At least 26 people - most of them children - have been killed in a massacre in Papua New Guinea that saw three villages burnt to the ground, the heads…

'Proud' Barack Obama endorses Kamala Harris to take on Donald Trump in White House race

Former president Barack Obama told Kamala Harris he "couldn't be prouder" as he endorsed her to replace Joe Biden as the Democratic candidate for the…

Wildfires rage across parts of US and Canada - as one town ravaged by 'wall of fire' forcing thousands…

Wildfires have spread across parts of Canada and the US, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes.

Paris 2024: The biggest security threats facing the Olympics

The greatest team effort at these Olympics might be the one most people take for granted. The French capital is under more scrutiny than any athlete.

Kamala Harris tells Benjamin Netanyahu she will 'not be silent' over suffering in Gaza while stressing…

Kamala Harris said she will "not be silent" over the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza following a meeting with Israel's prime minister.

Serena Williams, Zendaya, and Mick Jagger attend Prelude event to Paris Olympics

The Paris Olympics opening ceremony is tomorrow, but celebrities have already made the city of lights shine, as they arrived for the Prelude event…

Kamala Harris's step-daughter weighs in after JD Vance's 'childless cat ladies' comments resurface

Kamala Harris's step-daughter has pushed back against JD Vance after a clip resurfaced of him calling the vice president one of the Democrats' "childless…

Paula Radcliffe 'mortified' after wishing convicted rapist the 'best of luck'

Former British marathon runner Paula Radcliffe has said she is "mortified" that she wished "best of luck" to a convicted rapist competing at the Olympics.

Is Celine Dion performing at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony?

Rumours have been swirling that Celine Dion could make a long-awaited return to the stage for the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony.

Typhoon Gaemi kills dozens, injures hundreds and sinks ships in Taiwan and Philippines

Two ships have sunk, one of which was carrying millions of litres of oil, after a typhoon swept through Taiwan and Philippines leaving 25 dead and…

Restaurants start receiving 'schnitzel bonus' in Austria amid 'discriminatory' claims

A €10,000 (£8,420) grant scheme for restaurants that serve traditional Austrian food has started to take effect amid claims it is "discriminatory".

Gunman searched details of John F Kennedy's assassination a week before Donald Trump shooting, FBI head…

The man who was shot dead after trying to kill Donald Trump had searched details on the assassination of John F Kennedy, the FBI director has said.

Over 100 flights cancelled after protesters glue themselves to runway at Frankfurt Airport

Around 140 flights at Germany's busiest airport have been cancelled after climate protesters glued themselves to the tarmac.

Sudan war: Weapons being exported to conflict-torn country despite UN arms embargo

A new report from Amnesty International has found that weapons and military hardware from Russia, China, Turkey and the UAE are being imported in large…

Syria's Bashar al Assad makes surprise visit to meet Putin - after report Russian leader could play…

Vladimir Putin has met Bashar al Assad in Moscow, after a surprise visit from the Syrian president that was announced by the Kremlin on Thursday morning.