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US strikes first tanker with missiles as it enforces new blockade

The US military targeted an unladen oil tanker which it said was heading for the key Iranian oil terminal on Kharg island.

More than 800 Canadian wildfires burning as air quality alerts extend to US

The air quality in large parts of Michigan, Minneapolis and Minnesota is deemed "hazardous" by authorities.

Fraud crackdown on Ghana ID cards makes digital checks compulsory - photocopies banned

Companies are now required to verify a person's identity electronically to curb theft and forgery.

'Moment of joy' as Uganda discharges last Ebola patient

Most of the recent cases were among travellers from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Chip giant TSMC pledges another $100bn to expand US production

The company says it will create "high-tech, high-paying jobs", and raises its total commitment to the US to $265bn.

Moment US Navy jet stuns packed Florida beach with low flypast

A US Navy Blue Angels jet sent some beach items up in the air as it flew at a low altitude over a crowd in Pensacola Beach, Florida.

Protests in Ukraine's cities against Zelensky's removal of defence minister

Ukraine's president has not explained Mykhailo Fedorov's dismissal, which is causing great upset among civil society and the military.

Eleven people die in fire at Algerian foster care home

Along with the fatalities, 19 people suffered injuries, the authorities say.

Pakistan resisting UK attempts to deport grooming gang leader

The government of Pakistan says it has "no connection whatsoever" with the case of Shabir Ahmed.

Iran targets military bases as US launches wave of strikes

Explosions were heard across Iran overnight, shortly after neighbouring Gulf states began to report attacks.

Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent confirms

Neill died in Sydney on Monday, with his family saying his death was 'sudden and unexpected'.

Orange haze from Canada wildfires seen in Ontario and northern US

There are currently 838 wildfires actively burning across the country, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre.

Blanche apologises on Capitol Hill for Epstein files 'mistakes'

Blanche faces a bipartisan grilling as he seeks to assume the role of US attorney general permanently.

'That's why he's the king' - Messi sets up third World Cup final

BBC Sport looks at Lionel Messi's masterclass on the right wing to knock England out of the World Cup.

A Cold War bunker gets a luxury makeover as 'doomsday' condos

A former Canadian government nuclear bomb shelter in rural Nova Scotia may soon be home to the country’s first large-scale luxury survival …

New monkey species with orange lips found 'hiding' in DRC forest

Scientists describe "amazing feeling" to look into the face of an animal that so few people knew existed.

Families of 43 victims await verdict in Genoa bridge disaster

A large section of the giant Morandi motorway bridge crumbled and collapsed on to the railway tracks below.

Argentina face fine for Falklands banner in semi-final win

Argentina face the prospect of a Fifa fine after their players celebrated the World Cup semi-final win against England with a banner in sup…