Tens of thousands of people take to the streets in Brussels over government reforms and spending cuts.
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French PM backs freezing Macron’s pension reform to save government
The changes, which raised the retirement age from 62 to 64, were seen as signature reforms in Emmanuel Macron’s presidency.
24 hours with Trump on diplomatic tornado through Middle East
The US president’s single-day tour was a victory lap rather than an exercise in setting out detail, writes the BBC’s Tom Bateman.
‘It’s not over,’ says son of hostage whose body remains in Gaza
Rotem Cooper, whose father Amiram’s body has not been returned, calls on mediators to put pressure on Hamas to release the remaining bodies.
‘Indescribable happiness’ as detainees return to Gaza
Israel says it has released 1,968 prisoners and detainees as part of a ceasefire deal with Hamas.
Watch: Emotional reunions as freed hostages return to Israel
Video released by the Israeli military shows Mor smiling and embracing two relatives.
US shipping chaos: I fear my wedding sari is destroyed
Customers worry about missing parcels as shipping companies struggle to handle a flood of packages facing new customs and tariff rules.
Kenyan officer killed in bow-and-arrow attack at gate of president’s residence
The attack raises questions about security at one of Kenya’s most heavily guarded places.
Indonesian MPs get extra allowance weeks after angry protests over perks
Thousands had earlier in August protested against an increase in housing allowances for MPs.
Venezuela shuts embassy in Norway following opposition leader’s Nobel award
Oslo calls the decision “regrettable”, stressing that the Nobel committee functions independently.