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Vučić and Dodik lay wreaths at Petrovac

The presidents of Serbia and the Republika Srpska condemned the 1995 rocket attack as a crime against civilians.

Five dead in ferry fire near Madura

Indonesian authorities confirm five fatalities and 41 missing after the KM Mutiara Sentosa 2 caught fire in the Java Sea.

England and Wales in drought, July the driest on record

Extreme heat and the third drought in five years threaten the UK, putting agriculture and forest habitats at risk.

Iran strengthens proxy forces following setback to axis of resistance

Tehran revives strategy of exporting revolution through militias to ensure deterrence against direct attacks following US and Israeli strikes.

13 people killed in Peru in crash of small plane over Nazca

Opposition demands cancellation of policies in Victoria and corruption probe

Jane H urges new premier Ben Carroll to review decisions by previous leader, while warning of rising construction and fuel costs.

Uganda contains Ebola, DRC records record deaths

While Uganda celebrates the end of the epidemic with 20 cases, the DRC records over 1,500 deaths.

Yolngu leaders announce new Dilak Land Council at Garma festival

Respected elders announce return of land rights through new council model, calling for political neutrality of oversight bodies.

Worst Ebola outbreak in DRC, risk rising

The World Health Organization warns of deteriorating conditions in central Africa, where a record number of infections and deaths have been recorded.

EU Commissioner assigned to resolve Ceuta crisis

European Commission official coordinates EU response to migration wave in Spanish enclave as situation stabilises.

Turkish national arrested over murder of Russian woman in Belgrade

The body of Lyudmila Turkova was found in a suitcase in Belgrade, while police arrested the suspect at the airport as he attempted to leave the country.

Sánchez visits Ceuta amid announcement of new deportation centre

The Spanish prime minister visited the border enclave as Italy called for Spain's suspension from the Schengen area.

Hamas accepts plan for disarmament in Gaza

A senior Hamas official confirmed the group's acceptance of a plan involving complete disarmament, a key step in the second phase of the ceasefire.

Trump cites Hamas disarmament deal, LNG tanker leaves Strait of Hormuz

US announces historic agreement as tensions rise between the US and Iran, with gas trade continuing.

Australia sues Telegram over terrorist content

The eSafety Commissioner has described the move as critical, while the ICAC probe into the former minister continues.

Saudi Arabia prepares offensive against Houthis

Riyadh concentrates forces for an attack in central Yemen, seeking a maritime coalition to protect trade routes.

Three firefighters killed in wildfires on Crete

Two firefighters trapped between fire fronts on Crete, third killed on the Peloponnese; hundreds evacuated as fire spreads.

US military carries out strikes on targets in Iran

CENTCOM confirms attacks on command centres and facilities in Iran in response to Iranian ballistic missiles.