Modi votes in home state as mammoth India election hits half-way mark
Millions vote across 93 constituencies in third phase as Modi leads a shrill campaign, ramping up polarising rhetoric.
German blue-chips warn of ‘extremist’ threat before EU elections
Business alliance seeks to counter far-right populism and persuade 1.7 million staff to vote in upcoming election.
Xi Jinping: China will ‘never forget’ NATO bombing its embassy in Serbia – POLITICO Europe
Ukraine claims it foiled Russian plot to assassinate President Zelenskyy
State security service says two colonels arrested after it thwarted alleged plan to kill Zelenskyy, other top officials.
Brazil: Images show devastating impact of Rio Grande do Sul floods – BBC.com
- Brazil: Images show devastating impact of Rio Grande do Sul floods BBC.com
- Rooftop Rescue Of A Baby From Brazil Floods - Videos from The Weather Channel The Weather Channel
- Death toll from floods in Brazil reaches 83, with climate change viewed as a major driver Salon
- Video. At least 100 people reported missing after major flooding in Brazil Euronews
- Brazil floods: Lula seeks state of emergency after 85 dead in rain-ravaged south Reuters.com
Beyond borders: Migrants online
Migrants and refugees often rely on social media to navigate their way across borders, as do human trafficking networks.
US rapper Macklemore releases track about college protests over Gaza
US rapper Macklemore’s new song about the anti-Gaza war student protests, ‘Hind’s Hall’.
Pro-Palestine protests: How some universities reached deals with students
Many campus protesters have taken down Gaza encampments after colleges agreed to consider divestment from Israel.
From gun gear to prosthetic leg covers, volunteers boost Ukraine’s army
Thousands of Ukrainians are using innovative technology to support the military and injured veterans.
Israel takes Rafah crossing as truce talks continue
The UN says Gaza's main aid arteries are "choked off" after troops shut the key crossing with Egypt.
UN pushes Iran for ‘concrete’ cooperation on atomic programme
Grossi urges 'practical and tangible measures' as UN seeks to re-establish nuclear inspections.
‘Together we will win’: Putin sworn in as Russia’s president
The United States and most European Union countries boycotted the inauguration ceremony at the Grand Kremlin Palace.
Vladimir Putin sworn in for fifth term as Russian president
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has been sworn in for a fifth term at a ceremony that was boycotted by the US.
Women-only museum becomes a toilet to keep men out
Australia's Mona asked a court to reverse its ruling that allowed men inside a women's only space.
U.S. Repatriates 11 American Citizens From ISIS War Camps in Syria – The New York Times
- U.S. Repatriates 11 American Citizens From ISIS War Camps in Syria The New York Times
- American family of 10 stranded in Syrian ISIS camp returns to U.S. NPR
- Repatriation of U.S., Canadian, Dutch and Finnish Citizens from Northeast Syria - United States Department of State Department of State
- US repatriates 11 US citizens from northeast Syria CNN
- US repatriates 11 citizens from notorious camp for relatives of Islamic State militants in Syria Yahoo! Voices
South Africa: Rescuers contact 11 survivors in collapsed building – BBC.com
- South Africa: Rescuers contact 11 survivors in collapsed building BBC.com
- Building collapse in South Africa sparks complex rescue operation with dozens of workers missing CBS News
- At least five killed, dozens trapped in building collapse in South Africa The Jerusalem Post
- South Africa: Deadly building collapse leaves dozens trapped Yahoo! Voices
- South Africa: Dozens still missing after building collapse BBC
Five killed and dozens buried by South Africa building collapse
Rescuers searching feverishly for trapped survivors; 75 construction workers were on site during Monday's collapse.
Israel, students and the battle to divest
With South Africa in mind, US students challenge school administrations that refuse to divest from Israel’s war on Gaza.
Russia’s Vladimir Putin sworn in as president for record fifth term
With the country firmly in his grip and his power unchecked, Putin tells Russians: 'Together we will win.'
Israel takes control of Rafah crossing, Gaza’s lifeline: What’s going on?
Israel is moving ahead with a ground operation in Rafah and has effectively sealed Gaza off from the rest of the region.