Venezuela criticises Brazil’s decision to veto its admission to the Brics group of emerging economies.
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Gaza ceasefire talks to resume in coming days
The US believes the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar may open the door to an agreement.
Venice to double number of days tourists must pay entry fee
The fee, which only applies to daytrippers, will be in force on weekends and public holidays from April to July.
Rare typed copy of The Little Prince to go on sale for $1.25m
A typed copy of children’s story The Little Prince, hand-annotated by the author, will go on sale in November.
Is the UN warning of 3.1C global warming a surprise?
Another dire temperature prediction but it has to be seen in context.
Watch: Putin challenged over Ukraine war by BBC’s Steve Rosenberg
The Russian president gave a news conference after hosting a summit of world leaders in Kazan.
Top LA prosecutor backs Menendez brothers being released on parole
Erik and Lyle Menendez were convicted of killing their parents in a case that gained worldwide attention.
More than 20 dead in Philippine tropical storm
Trami dumped one month’s worth of rain over 24 hours in large swathes of the country.
King Charles drinks kava during ritual in Samoa
The monarch was declared a “high chief” of the archipelago during his trip to the country.
Mozambique’s ruling party wins landslide in disputed poll
The main challenger’s lawyer was shot dead last week, while there have been allegations of rigging.