The Kimberley Prospector

Trump claims Democratic environmental policies contributed to LA fires, but is that true? Source: Fact check: LA fires drive falsehoods, including by Trump about water use

Russian Defence Ministry says its soldiers captured Yantarne in the Donetsk region and Kalinove in the Kharkiv region. Source: Russia claims to have seized new villages in eastern Ukraine

The army’s recapture of the agricultural and trading hub means the RSF will be cut off from parts of the country. Source: How strategic is Wad Madani city, retaken by Sudanese army?

Katherine Franke says she was forced to retire over her views critical of Israel’s treatment of Palestinians. Source: Activists back US professor ‘forced’ from Columbia over Palestine advocacy

A video of UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov being escorted off an American airline has gone viral. Source: UFC star Khabib Nurmagomedov escorted off plane after exit row seat dispute

Firefighters are battling the worst wildfires ever to hit Los Angeles while criticism mounts over poor preparations. Source: Battle to save LA from fires amid criticism authorities were ill-prepared

An Israeli air strike has hit a school in the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza. Source: Israel kills Palestinian children in attack on north Gaza school shelter

Four people were killed and several others injured in an apparent crowd crush outside Umayyad Mosque in Damascus. Source: Crowd crush at free lunch event at Damascus mosque kills four people

Electoral body says President Deby’s party secured 124 of 188 National Assembly seats in vote boycotted by opposition. Source: Chad’s ruling party wins majority in controversial parliamentary election