Oil and politics: What Trump’s ‘historic’ deal means for Venezuela

Venezuelans are hoping for free and fair elections, but the US may prioritise oil production.
Orangutan mother and infant rescued from wildfire-hit forest in Indonesia

A mother orangutan and her infant have been rescued from a shrinking patch of forest threatened by wildfires.
Mansour Abbas is betting on a Zionist to make Palestinian votes count

By allying with Segalovich in the Israeli vote, Abbas is hoping for greater acceptance in Israeli coalition politics.
Pentagon polygraphs dozens of US military staff over media leaks: Report

About 50 officers on the US Joint Staff were interrogated over reports detailing depleted weapons stockpiles, NYT says.
UAE pardons Egyptian dissident-poet al-Qaradawi facing 10 years in prison

Egyptian activist Abdul Rahman al-Qaradawi was held due to an arrest warrant by the Arab Interior Ministers Council.
UK art show explores Muslim life, Europe’s Islamic history and Islamophobia

Shahed Saleem's exhibition presents colourful tapestries depicting fateful moments for British and European Muslims.
Niger accuses France of orchestrating failed military mutiny

Niger has blamed France for inciting an attack on a key military airbase by mutinous soldiers last week.
Alcaraz, Sabalenka into US Open last 16 as Williams sisters lose on return

Alcaraz beat China's Wu Yibing 6-3, 6-4, 6-1, while Sabalenka defeated Kamilla Rakhimova 6-3, 6-4.
Have scientists discovered a dark matter particle?

Dark matter is an invisible substance that is said to bind the universe; scientists may have found new signs of it.
At least five killed in Sudan’s South Kordofan in attack by rebel group

Sudan Doctors Network says SPLM-N forces shelled residential areas in the town of Dilling.