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Kenyan court dismisses Rastafarians' bid to legalise cannabis

The court acknowledged the need for a broader national debate on cannabis policy in Kenya.

China economic growth falls sharply, missing target

Weak demand domestically and the impact of the Iran war on oil prices overshadowed the country's strong exports.

China detains US scientist who studied North Korea nuclear tests

Chen Youlin's family says he has been wrongfully detained for nearly two years on spying charges.

Seven Britons among those killed in Spain wildfires

Twelve of the 13 victims were foreign nationals, Spanish authorities said on Tuesday.

Trump retreat over Hormuz tolls suggests he is struggling to end Iran war

The abrupt about-face from the US president was the latest twist in a conflict that has now lasted more than four months.

US Congress takes next step to make daylight saving time permanent

The House of Representatives passed a Trump-backed bill that would end decades of Americans having to reset their clocks twice a year.

How a former 'street kid' is key to South Africa's police corruption inquiry

Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala, due to appear at the Madlanga Commission, grew up hustling to make a living.

From Wimbledon towels to Scotch: What India-UK trade deal could mean for shoppers

The free trade agreement between the world's fifth and sixth largest economies has come into effect - can it deliver?

Watch: The clash between US and Iran for control of the Strait of Hormuz

The BBC's Barbara Plett Usher examines the latest tensions over the key international shipping channel.

Wife describes moment husband nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane

A man was nearly sucked head-first out of a cabin window mid-air on a Ryanair plane.

Strait of Hormuz remains a fault line as Iran and US drift back into war

Control of the waterway has become a key point of contention between the US and Iran, as a ceasefire deal falters.

Trump scraps threat of 20% fee on Hormuz cargo as US prepares to resume blockade of Iran ports

Trump drops a 24-hour-old vow to charge cargo ships for using the Strait as the US continues its battle to break Iran's hold on the waterwa…

Trump pays writer E Jean Carroll $5m in damages over sexual abuse and defamation

The president had sought to delay the payment as he tried to persuade the Supreme Court to overturn the judgement.

Tyrannosaurus rex most expensive dinosaur ever sold

The dinosaur skeleton, which roamed the planet 67 million years ago, was sold by Sotheby's in New York.

Israeli strike on police post in north Gaza kills seven, officials say

A senior officer in the Hamas-run police force was among those killed in the strike, which Israel's military says targeted "terrorists".

Diamond giant De Beers halts work at flagship South African mine as demand plummets

Production will stop for two years at the mine which employs more than 4,000 people.

Singapore court orders Bloomberg to pay $356,000 to ministers in defamation case

The ministers claimed the piece, which cited their luxury bungalow deals, had tarnished their reputation.

Yemen's Houthis launch missiles at Saudi Arabia after strikes on Sanaa airport

The Iran-backed Houthis blame Saudi Arabia for the attack in Yemen's capital and say they targeted Abha airport in response.