Syrian authorities arrest ex-officer accused of chemical weapons crimes

Former colonel Ahmed Habib Ali is accused of supervising the manufacture of sarin gas bombs.

Argentina fans flood Atlanta ahead of England World Cup match

Thousands of Argentina fans held a banderazo in the streets of Atlanta ahead of their World Cup semi-final.

Fourteen-year-old boy charged over alleged plot targeting London mosques

Suspect is charged with 'preparation of terrorist acts – linked to extreme right-wing terrorism', say British police.

What if Bluey spoke one of the world's oldest living languages?

Five episodes of the award-winning children’s cartoon have been released in Australian Indigenous language for the first time.

Iran unveils huge billboard showing Trump in coffin

Iran has installed a billboard in the capital Tehran showing US President Donald Trump lying in a coffin.

Lebanon and Israel end sixth round of US-brokered talks

A US official said the two sides made progress on a plan for Israel to withdraw from 'pilot zones' in southern Lebanon.

US intelligence director pick refuses to acknowledge Trump loss in 2020

Jay Clayton, often in circuitous fashion, avoided saying Joe Biden won 2020 race during his confirmation hearing.

Palestinian homes sealed off by Israeli military restrictions

An Israeli military order imposed after a series of settler attacks has left families cut off from parts of their home.

European Athletics moves to curb on-screen sexualisation of female athletes

The guidelines are based on feedback from athletes who said certain camera shots can cause discomfort and distractions.

Five arrested after Hong Kong police raid independent bookshops

Officials say they are suspected of selling “seditious” books which incited “hatred” against authorities.