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Ethiopia mudslides: Search for missing continues as death toll rises to 257
The UN humanitarian office, known as OCHA, said in an update Thursday that the death toll could rise to as many as 500, citing local officials
 "Ethiopia mudslides: Search for missing continues as death toll rises to 257")
Southeast Asian diplomats meet China's Wang Yi over maritime dispute
Several members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nation have disputes with China, which has led to direct confrontations that many worry could lead to broader conflict
 "Southeast Asian diplomats meet China's Wang Yi over maritime dispute")
Agreement with Russia is 'deal with devil,' adviser to Ukrainian prez says
A deal would only buy time for Russian President Vladimir Putin to strengthen his army and usher in another, potentially more violent chapter in the war, he said
 "Agreement with Russia is 'deal with devil,' adviser to Ukrainian prez says")
US prez election: Can Harris turn Biden's economic record to her advantage?
Boosted by the administration's $1.9 trillion stimulus package, robust economic growth sent demand for workers soaring, forcing employers to jack up wages
 "US prez election: Can Harris turn Biden's economic record to her advantage?")
Trump's VP nominee JD Vance's tryst with many names before sticking to his
The senator from Ohio introduced himself to the world in 2016 when he published his bestselling memoir, Hillbilly Elegy, under the name J.D. Vance
 "Trump's VP nominee JD Vance's tryst with many names before sticking to his")
Vietnam Communist Party chief's funeral draws thousands of mourners
His death, at 80, last week in Hanoi marked the start of a succession struggle within the party that will likely to continue
 "Vietnam Communist Party chief's funeral draws thousands of mourners")
Accused of drug trafficking, US arrests leaders of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel
A leader of the powerful Sinaloa cartel for decades alongside Joaqun El Chapo Guzmn, Zambada is one of the most powerful drug traffickers in the world
 "Accused of drug trafficking, US arrests leaders of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel")
UN urges nations to better prepare as extreme heat breaks records
The dire warnings came after a barely noticeable respite in back-to-back record global heat
 "UN urges nations to better prepare as extreme heat breaks records")
Brazilian govt apologises for post-WWII persecution of Japanese immigrants
The board approved the apology plea in a session in Brasilia attended by members of the Brazilian government and prominent members of the Japanese community
 "Brazilian govt apologises for post-WWII persecution of Japanese immigrants")
Official presidential campaign ends in Venezuela ahead of Sunday voting
The events three days before the highly anticipated election on Sunday encapsulated the massive disparities between the top contenders, including their resources
 "Official presidential campaign ends in Venezuela ahead of Sunday voting")
VP Harris asks Netanyahu to get hostage deal done and end Gaza war
Harris said she had a frank and constructive conversation with Netanyahu in which she affirmed Israel's right to defend itself but also expressed deep concern about the high death toll in Gaza
 "VP Harris asks Netanyahu to get hostage deal done and end Gaza war")
PM Netanyahu meets Biden, Harris at crucial moment for US, Israel
Biden greeted Netanyahu in the Oval Office, where the Israeli leader thanked the president for his service
 "PM Netanyahu meets Biden, Harris at crucial moment for US, Israel")
No return date yet for astronauts and Boeing capsule at space station: Nasa
Nasa's commercial crew program manager Steve Stich said mission managers were not ready to announce a return date
 "No return date yet for astronauts and Boeing capsule at space station: Nasa")
Paris Olympics 2024 fever sets in, 9.7 million tickets sold so far
For Paris, a total of 10 million tickets were put on sale for the Olympics meaning that despite the historic popularity of the sporting events, there will still be many empty seats in the arenas
 "Paris Olympics 2024 fever sets in, 9.7 million tickets sold so far")
Paris Olympics: Djokovic and Nadal could could lock horns in 2nd round
Top-seeded Serbia's Novak Djokovic could face his longtime rival Spain's Rafael Nadal in the second round of the Paris Olympic tennis tournament
 "Paris Olympics: Djokovic and Nadal could could lock horns in 2nd round")
Paris Olympics: Murray withdraws from men's singles, to focus on doubles
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Andy Murray pulled out of singles competition at the Paris Olympics on Thursday. Although he will feature in the doubles competition with Dan Evans.
 "Paris Olympics: Murray withdraws from men's singles, to focus on doubles")
Trump-friendly panel shapes Georgia's election rules at often chaotic meets
Former President Donald Trump continues to assert without proof that widespread fraud cost him the election in Georgia
 "Trump-friendly panel shapes Georgia's election rules at often chaotic meets")
Typhoon Gaemi: Taiwan sees flooding, landslides; kills 22 in Philippines
The capital, Taipei, was unusually quiet, with light rain falling and occasionally gusting winds
 "Typhoon Gaemi: Taiwan sees flooding, landslides; kills 22 in Philippines")
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner withdraws from Paris Olympics tennis competition
The 22-year-old from Italy posted on social media that he was advised by a doctor that he should sit out the Summer Games
 "Top-ranked Jannik Sinner withdraws from Paris Olympics tennis competition")
Russian citizen among those arrested in plots targeting Paris Olympics
The Games' organisers are facing major security challenges, including cyberattack concerns
 "Russian citizen among those arrested in plots targeting Paris Olympics")