Ukraine’s parliament votes to restore the independence of two anti-corruption agencies after large-scale protests.
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US to deny visas to Palestinian officials
The US says both the PLO and the Palestinian Administration continue to support “terrorism”.
Watch: Huge stick insect discovered in Australia
A new “supersized” species of stick insect that is roughly as heavy as a golf ball has been discovered in Australia.
US allies break with Trump to force diplomatic shift on Gaza
As Canada joins France and the UK with plans to recognise a Palestinian state, the US stands firmly with Israel – but does Trump have a long-term plan for Gaza’s future?
‘Like a sci-fi movie’: US baby born from 30-year-old frozen embryo breaks record
It is believed to be longest that an embryo has been frozen before resulting in a successful live birth.
Swedish jihadist jailed for life over IS murder of Jordanian pilot in Syria
The killing of Lt Moaz al-Kasasbeh by the Islamic State group was shown in a grim video circulated online in 2015.
Kenya’s sweeping alcohol control plan sparks anger
The proposal includes a ban on alcohol sales in supermarkets, restaurants and on public transport.
More than 30 killed in nursing home hit by Beijing floods
Local officials admit “loopholes in emergency planning” and say the incident is a painful lesson that serves as “a wake-up call”.
Warning issued after US energy drink cans accidentally filled with vodka
The warnings impact certain varieties of High Noon vodka seltzers and Celsius energy drink cans.
Dozens killed seeking food in Gaza, hospital says, as US envoy arrives in Israel
Israel’s military says fired “warning shots” as crowds gathered around aid lorries but was “not aware of any casualties” from its fire.