Sri Lanka: President Rajapaksa to resign after palace stormed

Thousands of protesters have been demanding the PM and president quit over the country's economic crisis.

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Politician Tajzadeh and two film directors arrested in Iran

Iranian authorities arrest reformist Mostafa Tajzadeh and two film directors over protests.

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Ukraine reports heavy Russian missile strikes in east and south

Civilian areas are hit again in several cities and police say Russia is setting crops ablaze.

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Paul Kagame to seek fourth term as president of Rwanda

He says he will consider "running for another 20 years" after 22 years in office already.

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Shinzo Abe killing: Security was flawed, Japan police say

Japan is in shock after former PM Shinzo Abe was assassinated during a campaign speech.

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Sri Lanka crisis: Demonstrators take over presidential residence

Thousands of demonstrators have taken over President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's home in Colombo.

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Sri Lanka: Protesters storm President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's residence

Thousands of protesters are demanding President Rajapaksa quit over the country's economic crisis.

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James Caan: Hollywood pays tribute to late Godfather actor

Al Pacino, Francis Ford Coppola and Robert De Niro lead the tributes to the late Godfather actor.

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Shinzo Abe death: Shock killing that could change Japan forever

The killing of the former PM has raised questions in a country where people don't think about violent crime.

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US economy adds more jobs than expected in June

Employers created 372,000 new jobs last month but analysts warn a slowdown may be on the way.

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The legacy of Japan's longest serving PM

A contentious nationalist, he is known for his signature economic reforms and an assertive foreign policy.

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Cost of living: Energy bills forecast to hit £3,363 a year

The prediction comes as a plan is agreed to explore how to help households struggling to pay this winter.

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We're not blocking post-Brexit freedoms, says Bank

The Bank of England's insurance market regulator says it wants to free up money and protect savers.

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Abenomics: How Shinzo Abe aimed to revitalise Japan's economy

Under the "Abenomics" policy, the former prime minister introduced stimulus measures and major reforms.

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Petrol pricing is cause for concern, warns watchdog

The UK's competition body will investigate why fuel prices are rising as well as local differences.

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Egypt arrests organisers of joke 'Helwan Real Batman Battle' event

Four people who set up a Facebook event to find "the real Batman" are charged with "planning a riot".

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Nicki Minaj's husband Kenneth Petty sentenced to one-year house arrest

Kenneth Petty, who failed to update his sex offender status when the couple moved, was also fined.

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Jet2 says airports ‘woefully ill-prepared’

The airline said holiday disruption across the airline industry was "inexcusable" .

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Syria: Russian UN veto could threaten aid deliveries to 3m people

Russia threatens to block a Security Council resolution keeping open a key cross-border aid route.

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Hopes that Heathrow BA strike will not go ahead

Unions representing about 700 staff at Heathrow Airport may be close to a new pay deal.

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Manchester Airports Group posts £320m annual loss

Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands passenger numbers are still down on pre-Covid levels.

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House prices defy expectations to hit new record

The average house price reached £294,845 in June but Halifax expects growth to slow.

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South Africa tavern deaths: Tears for teenagers at mass funeral in East London

Thousands attend a service in South Africa for 21 children who died mysteriously at a nightclub.

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Rocco Morabito: Fugitive mobster handed over to Italy

Rocco Morabito, one of Italy's most wanted men, will serve 30 years after being arrested in Brazil.

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China suspends officials for 'ignoring' alleged baby abduction

The case of a baby who was allegedly abducted from his parents by local officials has sparked outrage.

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Whiskas pet food off Tesco shelves after price row

Brand owner Mars pauses supply of pet foods to the UK's biggest supermarket chain in price row.

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Friends creator says show used wrong pronouns for Chandler's trans parent

Marta Kauffman says it was a mistake not to use female pronouns for Chandler's transgender parent.

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Mumbai: Heavy rains bring Indian city to a standstill

Millions are battling flooding and overflowing sewers as monsoon rains lash India's financial capital.

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Mali coup: How junta got Ecowas economic sanctions lifted

West African leaders agree to drop the economic sanctions imposed on Mali after a coup.

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DHL investment plan to create 3,500 jobs

The plans are part of a £190m investment to create and expand locations across the country.

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Xiao Jianhua: Canadian officials barred from tycoon's China trial

The trial is taking place five years after Xiao Jianhua vanished from a Hong Kong luxury hotel.

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Sainsbury's warns household budgets to get tighter

Pressure on consumer finances is set to increase over the rest of the year, the supermarket says

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Chinese property developers accept farm produce for homes

China's once-booming property market has been hit hard by the country's zero-Covid policies.

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Kellogg's loses court case over sugary cereal supermarket offers

It means products like Crunchy Nut Cornflakes will not be allowed in end of aisle promotions.

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Copenhagen shooting: Harry Styles fans praise Danish police for attack response

People near the scene of Sunday's shooting say police did a good job in getting them to safety.

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Prices in Turkey rise at fastest pace for 24 years

The country's inflation rate hits 78%, as prices continue to spiral further upwards due to the Ukraine war.

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China: Buyout of UK's largest microchip plant raises concerns

Welsh microchip producer has become a front-line in the tech war between the West and China.

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School dinners: Beef off the menu as costs rise

Menus have fewer options and some schools are switching to cheaper meat from abroad, caterers say.

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Egypt: Red Sea beaches close after deadly shark attack

Two women tourists died after being attacked while swimming near the Egyptian city of Hurghada.

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Wimbledon: Roger Federer and former champions celebrate 100 years of Centre Court

Wimbledon marks 100 years of its Centre Court with a musical celebration and guest appearances from a host of former champions, including Roger Federer.

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Taiwan: China attack not imminent, but US watching closely, says Gen Milley

Top US general Mark Milley says China clearly is developing the capability to be able to attack Taiwan.

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Sydney floods: Tens of thousands told to evacuate

Tens of thousands of residents have been told to evacuate their homes in Australia's biggest city.

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Sydney floods: Tens of thousands told to evacuate

Roads have been cut off, with 18 evacuation orders in western Sydney alone and warnings of more to come.

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