The US says it is fighting drugs smuggling, but Venezuela says Donald Trump’s aim is to topple President Nicolás Maduro.
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Dignitas founder dies by assisted suicide aged 92, group says
Ludwig Minelli founded the group in 1998, which has since helped thousands of people to die.
Hondurans vote in election shadowed by Trump aid threats
The US president is threatening to cut aid to Honduras if his favoured right-wing presidential candidate does not win.
Indonesia searches for hundreds missing in deadly floods
The death toll on the island of Sumatra has risen to more than 440, the government says.
Climate protesters in kayaks disrupt operations at Australia port
Dozens have been arrested during climate protests at one of the world’s biggest coal export ports.
Husband and wife accused of using spycam and earpieces to win almost £600k at Australian casino
The husband and wife are alleged to have used a range of devices – including earpieces – to cheat card games over a number of weeks.
Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 146 as thousands pay respects
Authorities say they have completed searches of four of the seven towers as part of a criminal investigation.
Benjamin Netanyahu seeks pardon from Israel’s president
He denies any wrongdoing in three ongoing trials over allegations of bribery, fraud and breach of trust.
Why I spend hours painstakingly repairing banknotes
Fixing cash is a thriving new business in Gaza after Israel stopped transfers of banknotes and banks were destroyed and looted.
Forgotten photos reveal women who powered India’s freedom struggle
Newly found photos highlight women’s key role in Mahatma Gandhi’s civil disobedience movement against British rule.