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Cargo crew rescued from Typhoon Gaemi

Taiwanese authorities are assessing the damage caused by Typhoon Gaemi. The coastguard has been rescuing boats stranded by the tropical storm. The official death toll has risen to eight, with more than 800 people injured.

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Uncontrolled fires burn across California

Wildfires are raging from western Canada to California in the U.S. At least a dozen fires are burning across California, with the Park Fire growing to become one of the biggest wildfires ever recorded in California in just two days.

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Thousands evacuated in China as Typhoon makes landfall

Typhoon Gaemi has made landfall in southeastern China prompting warnings of flash floods and waterlogging in areas still recovering from torrential rain several weeks ago. Authorities relocated more than 290-thousand people.

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Thousands in Vietnam mourn at funeral of Communist Party chief Trong

Thousands of people across Vietnam paid their final respects to Communist Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, the most powerful leader the country has seen in decades, ahead of his funeral ceremony and burial.

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Migrants learn to swim after surviving crossing

In the first five months of this year, over 5,000 migrants have lost their lives attempting to reach Spain by sea. On the Spanish island of Tenerife, young survivors of one of the deadliest maritime crossings are now receiving swimming l...

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Final rallies held ahead of Venezuela presidential election

Presidential candidates in Venezuela have held their final campaign rallies ahead of the election on Sunday. Opposition leaders are asking voters to oust President Nicolas Maduro, who's seeking a third term. But Maduro has warned the cou...

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Philippines races to contain oil spill after tanker capsizes in Manila

A Philippines-flagged tanker carrying 1.4 million litres (369,840 gallons) of industrial fuel has capsized off the coast of the Philippine capital, Manila, prompting fears of the worst oil spill in the country’s history. Transportation S...

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UN issues call for action after deadly temperatures record

This week, our planet experienced its hottest three-day period on record, prompting an urgent call for action from the United Nations. In one Moroccan city, temperatures reached a staggering 48 degrees Celsius, resulting in the deaths of...

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Protests continue in Kenya as families demand justice for those killed

Protesters in the Kenyan capital have marked a month since the worst day of a crackdown by security forces on people rallying against a controversial finance bill. More than 50 people have been killed in the weeks of protests. On Thursda...

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Typhoon Gaemi hits China after pounding Taiwan, Philippines

Typhoon Gaemi has reached southeastern China after churning across the Taiwan Strait. The typhoon has prompted warnings of swelling rivers, flash floods, and waterlogging in cities and provinces that were hit by extreme rains several wee...

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Major security operation in place to guard Paris Olympics

The Olympic Games are set to officially open on Friday (July 25), with the French government pledging an "unprecedented" security operation to ensure the safety of the event. A force of 35,000 to 45,000 security personnel will be deploye...

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U.K. police officer suspended after kicking video goes viral

The condition of the man who was kicked in the head by a police officer at Manchester Airport has deteriorated, according to his lawyer. The incident is currently under investigation by the independent police watchdog. Police reported re...

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UN demands investigation of Bangladesh's crackdown on protesters

A limited curfew is still in place in Bangladesh after days of protests and a police crackdown. Some businesses and government offices are reopening, and partial internet service is being restored in some areas. Police have arrested more...

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Hezbollah-Israel conflict escalates

Signs of conflict are visible on both sides of the Lebanon-Israel border. Daily exchanges of fire between the Israeli military and Hezbollah have destroyed thousands of hectares of land along the front line. Hezbollah's rocket fire now r...

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Surfers will compete for Olympic gold in Tahiti

While most Olympians will be battling for glory in Paris, surfers from around the world will be going for gold 16,000 kilometers away on the island of Tahiti. The decision was made because beaches in France are mostly flat this time of y...

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U.K., Germany, U.S. trying to block ICC arrest warrants

Dozens of countries and organizations are trying to delay the International Criminal Court (ICC) from issuing an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The court's prosecutor has requested warrants for Netanyahu, h...

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Typhoon Gaemi sweeps over Philippines

Relentless rain drenched the northern Philippines, triggering flooding in the capital Manila and landslides in mountainous regions as Typhoon Gaemi intensified the seasonal monsoon.

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Trump slams Harris as ‘radical’ in first rally since Biden’s exit

Thousands of people gathered in North Carolina for Donald Trump's first rally since Joe Biden pulled out of the race. It’s a key battleground state for both sides and the Republican nominee wasted no time in going on the attack against h...

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Bangladesh curfews, internet blackout batter economy amid protests

During a nationwide curfew and with the army on the streets, an unlikely group of people gathered at Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s office with demands – not student protesters who have been seeking an end to job quotas, but i...

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Mexican women target Olympic boxing history

Two Mexican athletes will look to win their country's first medal in women's boxing. It has been 25 years since Mexico legalized women's boxing and it's produced multiple champions, but today, the sport finds itself in a precarious posit...

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Nepal plane crash kills 18; pilot only survivor

A passenger plane has crashed and caught fire shortly after taking off from Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, killing 18 people, aviation officials say. The pilot was the only survivor of the crash and was treated in hospital.

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Germany bans Muslim group accused of Iran, Hezbollah ties

Germany has outlawed a Muslim religious organization it accuses of propagating "extremism" and supporting Iran and Hezbollah. The Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community announced the ban on the Islamic Center Hamburg (IZH) and it...

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Daily life in southern Lebanon marred by distant sound of war

Souk Khan, an ancient market in southern Lebanon near the Israeli border, is struggling amid ongoing Hezbollah-Israel hostilities. Souk El-Khan, dating back to the 14th century, was once a bustling hub connecting Jordan, Palestine, Rafah...

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Physiotherapist offers services to Gaza's wounded

Since the start of the war in Gaza, 39,000 Palestinians have been killed and 89,000 injured, many with life changing injuries. The strip's health facilities have been decimated. But one physiotherapist has taken it upon himself to offer ...

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Kenya antigovernment protests continue into sixth week

At least one person has been killed in protests that have taken place in several towns and cities across Kenya. More than 50 people have been killed since demonstrations began last month. There was anger over an increase in taxes, but la...

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Secret Service chief resigns over Trump assassination attempt

The head of the United States Secret Service is stepping down over the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump after days of mounting pressure and criticism for failing to prevent the shooting.

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At least 229 killed in Ethiopia landslides

More than 200 people have been killed in two landslides in southern Ethiopia, authorities said. The first landslide, triggered by heavy rains in a remote region of Gofa zone, occurred on Monday and was followed by a second one that burie...

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Kamala Harris touts prosecutor past, gains most delegates

US Vice President Kamala Harris has formally launched her campaign to become the president - and says she has already secured the support of enough Democratic delegates, to clinch her party's nomination.

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Israel strikes Khan Younis, at least 57 killed after evacuation orders

The death toll in Gaza is rising quickly after Israel launched a new military operation in the city of Khan Younis. At least 57 have been killed, dozens are wounded and have been taken to hospital. Palestinians say they were given no tim...

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Philippines president addresses the nation amid protests

In the Philippines, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the shutdown of all online casino businesses, most of which are Chinese-owned, during his State of the Nation Address. But while it's a move prompted by public clamor, thousands ...

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