Royal Navy operations monitoring Russian activity in UK waters and the North Atlantic increased by 25% in July, amid concerns over potential threats to British shipping.

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia’s Flores Island, resulting in two fatalities and prompting a tsunami warning. The quake, recorded by the USGS at 5:58am local time, had an epicentre 68 kilometres north-northwest of Ende, causing extensive damage and injuries. Authorities urged coastal residents to evacuate to higher ground.

Netanyahu rejects a US-led Gaza plan, distancing himself from Trump to solidify support ahead of elections.

Israeli attack on Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil was found to be deliberate, a probe by three rights groups reveals.

Israeli settlers are intensifying violence in Qusra, leaving Palestinian families trapped in their homes without water or electricity.

Passengers reported feeling unwell and removing clothing while stranded for nearly two hours in a Ryanair flight from Malta to Birmingham amid high temperatures and lack of air conditioning.