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Elton John, Prince Harry launch bid to 'smash' AIDS stigma   The 22nd International AIDS Conference is taking place in Amsterdam from July 23 to 27. Thousands of delegates, researchers, campaigners, activists and people living with...

Pakistani women make history as some vote for the first time   Women who had been previously barred from voting in several regions, including Dir, Kohistan, North and South Waziristan, made a beeline to the polling...

Ivanka Trump closes fashion line to focus on helping her father   After 11 years, Ivanka Trump decided to shut down her company producing mid-price clothing, shoes and accessories. Earlier, in 2017, she gave up on...

Cuba welcomes new private property law   On Sunday, Cuba's National Assembly voted through a new constitution which recognises private property for the first time in decades. The constitution will be put to popular referendum later...

Rescuers scour scorched towns after Greece wildfires kill at least 81   Greek media have described the disaster as a "national tragedy," while Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras cut short a visit to Bosnia and announced three...

Firefighters struggle to contain Greece wildfires   Greece has pleaded for assistance from European neighbours to help battle wildfires, including a blaze ravaging a forest near Athens. The army was called in to assist firefighters around Kalamos,...

Syrian chef raising money for Aleppo hospital   Millions of Syrians have been forced to flee the war in their country. Many have made the dangerous trip to Europe, but even if they do make it...

Dozens killed by wildfires in Greece   Athens is calling for international aid after the death toll from a series of fires sweeping Greece climbed to 74 on Tuesday with a Red Cross official reporting the...

UN envoy meets with Cypriot leaders to test climate for peace   UN secretary-general’s personal envoy Jane Holl Lute held separate meetings with Turkish Cypriot President Mustafa Akinci and Greek Cypriot leader Nicos Anastasiades to test...

At least two people dead, 14 injured in Toronto shooting   Toronto Councillor Paula Fletcher told Canadian media she heard that the gunman was emotionally disturbed. Police are seen near the scene of a mass shooting in...