Japan's severe heatwave killed at least 15 people and sent more than 12,000 to hospital in the first two weeks of July, official figures show as the temperature neared 40 degrees C (104 F) in many cities on Sunday.
Iran's president is warning President Donald Trump against provoking his country while indicating peace between the two nations might still be possible. Trump earlier this year pulled the US out of the international deal meant to prevent Tehran from developing a N-weapon and ordered increased US sanctions.
Founded in 2013, the Syria Civil Defence, or White Helmets, is a network of first responders which rescues wounded in the aftermath of air strikes, shelling or explosions in rebel-held territory.
With no clear successor to longtime President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, Algerians may well see their frail leader for a 5th term in office. When Bouteflika came to power in 1999, he won the backing of his conflict-weary citizens who credited him with bringing about reconciliation after a fierce civil war.
An armed suspect who allegedly shot his grandmother and another person barricaded himself in a supermarket and then shot a woman dead in the US city of Los Angeles before being taken into custody on Saturday.
