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Mariam al Dagga was among the journalists who were killed in Khan Younis

News agencies 'devastated' by journalists' deaths in Gaza

At least 20 people, including five journalists, have been killed in Israeli strikes on Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza.

Middle East • 25 Aug

Two men shake hands in front a palatial background setting

Zelensky vows to 'push Russia to peace', calls for talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said a meeting with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin would be "the most effective way forward", amid stalled diplomatic attempts to end the war as he celebrated Ukraine's Independence Day.

Ukraine • 24 Aug

Multiple deaths after Niagara Falls tour bus crashes - still from EBU footage

At least five killed in New York state tour bus crash

A tour bus carrying more than 50 people veered out of control and rolled over on an upstate New York highway, killing at least five people and injuring dozens of others, authorities said.

US • 23 Aug

FBI agents work outside the home of John Bolton, former national security adviser to President Trump in Bethesda, Maryland

FBI agents search ex-Trump adviser John Bolton's home

Federal Bureau of Investigation agents have searched the home of John Bolton, Donald Trump's former national security adviser, who has become a vocal critic of the US President.

US • 22 Aug

Hurricane Erin brings high waves to Long Beach in New York

Erin brings coastal flooding to North Carolina, Virginia

Hurricane Erin has brought coastal flooding to North Carolina and Virginia as it made its closest approach to the US mainland.

US • 21 Aug

A view of destruction as Ukrainian firefighters work at the site of Russian shelling in Lviv

First security guarantees, then Putin summit - Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that he could meet Russia's leader Vladimir Putin, but only after his allies agree security guarantees for Ukraine to deter future Russian attacks once the fighting stops.

Ukraine • 21 Aug

A fire burns during the night in vegetation as local volunteers try to stop the flames in Vilela Seca, Portugal

Man killed as wildfires burn in Portugal and Spain

A man was killed while helping fight wildfires that have been scorching Portugal, the country's civil protection service has said, bringing the death toll from the fires to three.

Europe • 20 Aug

The White House launches TikTok account

The White House launched a TikTok account, as President Donald Trump continues to permit the Chinese-owned platform to operate in the United States despite a law requiring its sale.

US • 20 Aug

President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin sit side by side

Trump rules out US troops, eyes air power in Ukraine deal

President Donald Trump has ruled out sending US troops but envisioned extending US air power as Western nations began hashing out security guarantees for Ukraine before any potential summit with Russia.

Ukraine • 19 Aug

Texas Capitol building in Austin, where a Texas flag and US flag fly.

Texas Democrats return amid push to redraw election map

Dozens of Democratic legislators who fled Texas to halt a redistricting drive have ended their two-week standoff, clearing the way for a new electoral map pushed by US President Donald Trump.

US • 18 Aug

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