Crush at Gaza aid site kills at least 20
At least 20 Palestinians were killed at an aid distribution site run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) today, in what the US-backed group said was a crowd surge instigated by armed agitators.
Volcano erupts again in Iceland
Volcano erupts again in Iceland
A volcano erupted today in southwest Iceland, authorities said, with live media images showing it belched smoke and dramatic flows of glowing hot yellow and orange lava.
Diving for hidden treasure in polluted waters
Diving for hidden treasure in polluted waters
At the crack of dawn, Ramu Gupta slings a blue bag on to his shoulder and heads to the Yamuna River in the Indian capital in search of his fortune.
Severance, The Penguin lead Emmy race
Severance, The Penguin lead Emmy race
Psychological thriller Severance and crime drama The Penguin have the most nominations for Emmy Awards in the contest for TV's highest honours.
When plants talk, insects listen, study finds
When plants talk, insects listen, study finds
There is evidence that plants and insects interact through sound, researchers at Tel Aviv University say, opening a new frontier in the study of acoustic communication in nature.
Canada's First Nations challenge fast-track laws
Canada's First Nations challenge fast-track laws
A group of Canada's First Nations is challenging recently passed laws that would fast-track approval of infrastructure projects like mines and oil pipelines.
Pair jailed for felling Sycamore Gap tree
Pair jailed for felling Sycamore Gap tree
Two men have each been jailed for cutting down the much-loved Sycamore Gap tree near Hadrian's Wall in northern England.
Outback killer dies, taking secret to the grave
Outback killer dies, taking secret to the grave
A notorious Australian backpacker murderer has died without revealing where he put the remains of the man he killed in the outback.
Ukraine war: Putin, unfazed by Trump, will fight on: sources
Ukraine war: Putin, unfazed by Trump, will fight on: sources
Russia's President Vladimir Putin will keep fighting in Ukraine until the West engages on his terms for peace, unfazed by Donald Trump's threats of tougher sanctions, sources close to the Kremlin say.
Texas flood death toll rises to 131 as new storms loom
Texas flood death toll rises to 131 as new storms loom
The official tally of storm-related deaths across Texas has risen to 131 as authorities warn of yet another round of heavy rains 10 days after a flash flood that transformed the Guadalupe River into a killer torrent.
Daughter died after aristocrat went on the run
Daughter died after aristocrat went on the run
A British aristocrat and her partner have been convicted of the manslaughter of their baby daughter through gross negligence.
Trump threatens Russia sanctions, unveils Ukraine weapons plan
Trump threatens Russia sanctions, unveils Ukraine weapons plan
US President Donald Trump has announced new weapons for Ukraine and threatened sanctions on buyers of Russian exports unless Russia agrees to a peace deal.
Backpacker reveals why she left her car in remote WA bush
Backpacker reveals why she left her car in remote WA bush
A German backpacker who spent 10 nights lost in the outback says she abandoned her bogged van in a state of confusion after hitting her head.
Israel blames 'malfunction' after children killed collecting water
Israel blames 'malfunction' after children killed collecting water
At least eight Palestinians, most of them children, were killed in central Gaza when they went to collect water in an Israeli strike which the military said missed its target.
Rock stars reunite for Live Aid's 40th anniversary
Rock stars reunite for Live Aid's 40th anniversary
Musicians who performed at Live Aid, the transatlantic concert that raised millions for famine relief in Ethiopia, have reunited in London to mark the event's 40th anniversary.
Air India crash report puts focus on engine fuel switches
Air India crash report puts focus on engine fuel switches
The US Federal Aviation Administration and Boeing have privately issued notifications that fuel switch locks on Boeing planes are safe, a document shows.
Royals' cancer struggles having profound impact: charity
Royals' cancer struggles having profound impact: charity
King Charles III and daughter-in-law Catherine's public battles with cancer have had a huge impact on fellow sufferers, a leading support charity says.
Kentucky church shooting leaves three dead
Kentucky church shooting leaves three dead
A gunman killed two women at a church in Kentucky and shot and wounded a state trooper outside an airport before police were able to shoot him to death, authorities say.
Australia won't commit troops in advance - minister
Australia won't commit troops in advance - minister
Australia will not commit troops in advance to any conflict, Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy said on Sunday.
Trump threatens 30% tariffs on EU, Mexico
Trump threatens 30% tariffs on EU, Mexico
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 30% tariff on imports from Mexico and the European Union starting on August 1.