Juan Carlos Florian, a political scientist and former porn actor, has been appointed Colombia's new equality minister despite public backlash and opposition.

For the first time in recorded history, Russia’s Krasheninnikov Volcano in Kamchatka erupted on August 2, spewing ash up to 6,000 meters. Officials confirmed it's the first eruption in 600 years. A 7.0 magnitude earthquake had struck ...more

Harry Brook is caught on 111 after after his bat goes flying into the air as England close in on their run chase of 374 to beat India on day four in the fifth and final Test at the Oval.

The financial services regulator will consult on a redress scheme for motorists following a court ruling, though many drivers will be ineligible.

He enjoys enormous domestic support for his tough campaign against criminal gangs but has been sharply criticised by international and local rights groups over his approach

Ben-Gvir, who openly prayed at the compound in defiance of long-standing agreements, was condemned by Palestinian leaders, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia

Meanwhile, Ukraine reports Russian air strikes on the southern cities of Kherson and Mykolaiv.

The NDMA now reports that 299 people have died due to floods and heavy rainfall. Among the dead are 140 children, 102 men and 57 women.

Far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir prayed at Jerusalem's al-Aqsa mosque compound, violating a decades-old arrangement.

England's Mimi Rhodes hits a miraculous hole-in-one on the fifth hole after her ball deflects off her tee partner's Steph Kyriacou to role in for an ace at the Women's Open at Royal Porthcawl in Wales.

Thousands of pro-Palestine supporters rallied in Sydney. They marched across the Harbour Bridge. The protesters demanded more aid for Gaza. They also sought sanctions against Israel. The demonstration followed government signals of pote ...more

Hidden commissions on car loans have been ruled as not unlawful, but the financial services regulator has proposed a compensation scheme.

Israeli forces kill 23 Palestinians seeking food in Gaza amid malnutrition crisis, as death toll rises

China and Russia launched joint naval drills on August 3 in the Sea of Japan, signaling deeper military cooperation and challenging the US-led order. The “Joint Sea-2025” exercises near Vladivostok include anti-submarine, missile de ...more

Under a new amendment to the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill currently going through the Parliament, a U.K.-wide offence will be introduced to criminalise the creation of material for publication online, which promotes or offers services facilitating a breach of Britain's immigration law

Meanwhile, Ukraine reports Russian air strikes on the southern cities of Kherson and Mykolaiv.

The government says it is working "at pace" on plans to evacuate seriously ill or injured children from Gaza.

Many protesters carried photos of Palestinians killed or imprisoned by Israel, as well as photos depicting the hunger crisis unfolding in the Gaza Strip, where U.N.-backed experts have warned that a "famine is unfolding".