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The recent US economic data has shown resilience, but dovish comments from Fed officials could enhance the appeal of gold as a safe haven investment.

Typhoon Wipha has left behind devastation in the Philippines, resulting in five deaths and thousands displaced, with severe flooding affecting Manila as the storm approaches Vietnam.

North Korea launched two 5,000-ton destroyers this year, one of which capsized at its launch. Kim Jong Un vowed to enhance maritime power.

Social media videos captured the harrowing scene as terrified passengers, mostly wearing life jackets, leapt into the sea amidst the chaos of flames and smoke emanating from the KM Barcelona 5 ferry.

Dr. Nick Maynard describes a health system in collapse in Gaza, stating, 'Gunfire echoes just outside as he outlines what he says is a systematic effort by Israel to dismantle Gaza's civilian infrastructure.'

The Druze are a monotheistic religious community that split from a branch of Shiite Islam in the 11th century. Today, they live mainly in three countries: Lebanon, Syria and Israel.

The 2025 Lions tour games have barely lasted this long in the memory and tomorrow in Melbourne there's little reason to believe the final non-Test match on the schedule is going to deliver a compelling finale.

"It seemed like that the landing was an eternity, with all the firing going on.... I can't describe it. And people say, 'Were you scared?' I was scared of stepping on a landmine, and that's what I was trying to prevent."

"Our beloved Papa Jake has passed away on July 17th at 102 years young. He went peacefully and was even cracking jokes til the very end."

"I think it's beautiful and the bell itself is more beautiful than I ever imagined... I hope the bell will be a symbol of unity and that will bear the fruits of fostering hope and peace in a world where there is division and war and hurt."

Usyk's knockout victory over Dubois in the fifth round earned him the title of undisputed world heavyweight champion for a second time, extending his undefeated record.

Mahmoud Mokeimar described an incident where he was walking toward a hub with many people when the troops opened fire indiscriminately, resulting in multiple deaths and many injuries.

The deadly attack on Friday took place in Zamfara State, the epicentre of attacks by heavily armed men known locally as bandits who have been wreaking havoc across Nigeria's northwest in recent years, kidnapping thousands, killing hundreds and making it unsafe to travel by road.

On Saturday, Congo and Rwanda-backed rebels committed to a permanent ceasefire and a comprehensive peace agreement. A final peace deal will be signed by August 18.

Bob MacIntyre scored a 66, five under for the round, and was three shots off the clubhouse lead, demonstrating skill in links golf conditions.

Pope Leo XIV urged for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip following an Israeli strike that killed three and injured ten at a Catholic Church.

The Ta'ang National Liberation Army rebels did not acknowledge the loss of Nawnghkio town to the military, stating they moved to safe locations due to ongoing offensives.

Kigali commands M23 rebels, while Uganda has increased its military presence in the DRC, contributing to a complex crisis that includes widespread human rights violations.

The street is dotted with small businesses getting back on their feet after over a decade of war in Syria. Closed shutters gathering dust, piles of garbage and destruction all around are eerie reminders of what the camp has witnessed.

Syrian government forces pulled out of Sweida after clashes with Druze-linked militias, which led to Israeli airstrikes in defense, followed by a mediated truce.

Munder Safadi, a man in his thirties, arrives in Majdal Shams after two decades apart from his family, embracing joyous yet emotional reunions amid an escalating conflict.

The late Pope Francis had regularly spoken to the priest about the situation in the war-ravaged territory, highlighting the church's role in providing shelter to those affected.

About 1,000 bodies of Ukrainian soldiers have been exchanged for the bodies of 19 Russian soldiers as part of an agreement reached during ongoing peace talks.

The Druze community is a small Middle Eastern religious sect characterized by an eclectic system of doctrines, developed from a branch of Shia Islam, but they do not identify as Muslim.

Israeli airstrikes targeted a military compound and additional sites near the Syrian presidential palace, marking a significant escalation in military activity in the region.

FIFA's sponsorship rules dictate that corporate names cannot be displayed at World Cup games unless they are official FIFA sponsors, leading to a temporary name change for Levi's Stadium.