A pilot has died after a helicopter crashed into a hotel roof in Australia, sparking a fire in the hotel.

Israeli forces have expanded evacuation orders in Khan Younis, Gaza, displacing tens of thousands as strikes intensify.

US has deployed a guided missile submarine to the Middle East amid rising tensions following Hamas’ leader assassination.

Russia has begun evacuation of civilians from Belgorod region after Ukraine’s major incursion into Kursk, escalating tensions near the border.

About $2.3 billion in dollars and euros were shipped to Russia since Western sanctions banned such exports in March 2022.

The UK’s new immigration policies led to a sharp decline in visa applications with numbers falling from 141,000 to 91,000.

President Zelensky has confirmed Ukrainian offensive in Russia’s Kursk region, marking a major escalation and prompting mass evacuations on both sides.

Kamala Harris has condemned Israeli airstrike on Gaza school, calling for a ceasefire and highlighting the excessive civilian casualties.

Thousands have protested in Belgrade, Serbia, against Rio Tinto’s lithium mining project, citing environmental risks and demanding permanent mining ban.

69% of young Americans believe the economy worsened under Biden, but 41% trust Harris to fix it, according to a survey.

Gaza’s civil defence has reported that a devastating Israeli airstrike on a Gaza City school killed at least 90 people

Flight 2283 from Cascavel, Brazil crashed near São Paulo with 62 passengers aboard, although the cause and status are unclear.

Russia has declared a state of emergency in Kursk after Ukrainian troops advanced over 10km into its territory.

President Maduro blocks X (formerly Twitter) in Venezuela for 10 days, accusing Elon Musk of promoting hatred and unrest.

Ukraine has condemned Niger’s decision to cut diplomatic ties, calling the move “regrettable” and based on unproven allegations.

Police in Barcelona are searching for Carles Puigdemont after his dramatic return to Spain from exile, despite an arrest warrant.

US, Egypt, and Qatar have urged Israel and Hamas to meet and finalise a Gaza ceasefire deal by August 15.

Ukraine’s Air Force chief confirms the destruction of all 27 Russian attack drones launched overnight.

Donald Trump is proposing three debates with Kamala Harris in September on media networks Fox, NBC and ABC.

Bangladesh’s interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, has vowed to restore democracy after Hasina’s 15-year rule ended in turmoil.