Iran's Khamenei urges Gulf rulers to unite against 'real enemy' in written message for Islamic Unity Week. First public communication since being injured in US-Israeli strikes six months ago.
Niger mutiny suppressed but questions remain. Mutineers captured Air Force Base 101. Russia's Africa Corps helped suppress uprising. No public statement from mutineers. Junta faces internal threats.
Nepal morgues overflow as burials begin. 750+ bodies recovered, 2,500 missing. 90 buried in shallow graves with DNA samples. Families scan corpse images on LED screens.
Nepal-China flood missing toll exceeds 3,000. 750 bodies recovered. 100+ trapped in hydropower tunnels. Reconstruction could cost billions.
Iceland votes No to resuming EU membership talks. 53% reject, 47% in favour. Turnout 82.5%, highest since 2009. Government will not pursue accession this term.
Dudelange opens new animal shelter. 8.8 million euros. Dogs get own rooms, cats separated by needs. Quarantine, adoption, second-hand shop.
King Haakon VIII joins Norway memorials for King Harald. Churches across Norway pay tribute. Funeral expected week of September 7. National mourning declared.
Swiss police hunt rave shooting gunman. 22-year-old woman killed, 5 injured. 3,500 attendees. Army helicopter deployed. Cooperation with German police. Rare event in Switzerland.