How US military pullback in Iraq could benefit Iran
The withdrawal of remaining US combat troops could help Iran achieve its ambitions.
Tunisia President Kais Saied accused of coup amid clashes
Months of tension over Covid and the economy culminate in the sacking of the prime minister.
Nikola Tesla: Sparks fly over plans to honour inventor with coin
Both Croatia and Serbia claim Nikola Tesla, pioneer of alternating current electricity, as their hero.
AKO Caine Prize: Meron Hadero named first Ethiopian winner
Judges praised Meron Hadero’s short story The Street Sweep which ends in a “clever twist”.
German lawyers wrangle over pensioner’s WW2 tank in basement
The 84-year-old kept the vehicle in his basement, along with an anti-aircraft gun and a torpedo.
White House: US to maintain Covid foreign travel restrictions
The White House says current rules will remain due to rising cases and variant transmission.
Tokyo Olympics: Day-by-day guide to the key events, big stars and British medal hopes
Want to know what’s happening when in Tokyo? Check out our comprehensive guide to all the action in Japan.
Sandstorm swallows city in northwestern China
Dust clouds towered at least 100 metres (330ft) over Dunhuang.
Afghanistan: Record civilian casualties in 2021, UN reports
More than 1,600 civilians have been killed so far in 2021, and the UN fears a further rise.
Dieter Brummer: Home and Away actor dies aged 45
Brummer famously played Shane Parrish – Melissa George’s love interest on the TV soap in the 1990s.