What’s behind efforts to strip Guatemala’s president-elect of his immunity?
Critics fear President-elect Bernardo Arevalo could be blocked from taking office amid a probe into university protests.
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Dozens from same family killed in Gaza as Israel continues bombardment
Israel continues to bombard the besieged Gaza Strip hours after a truce agreement was announced.
Four US, Canada border crossings closed after vehicle blast at checkpoint
Authorities say two people inside the vehicle have died, explosion took place on US side of bridge connecting countries.
Finland to close all but one of its border crossings with Russia
Helsinki accuses Moscow of weaponising desperate refugees and migrants in retaliation for its recent entry into NATO.
South Korea accuses North Korea of firing missile towards the sea
South Korean military officials say the launch, directed at the East Sea, appears to be unsuccessful.
Fears of all-out ethnic war rise in Sudan’s Darfur
Residents, aid workers and observers fear ethnic strife among the various armed groups.
Hamas deal divides Israel politicians, seen as ‘great harm’, ‘painful’
Israeli PM clinched deal with support of far-right coalition partners, who severely criticised move.
Party of Dutch anti-Islam populist Wilders to win most seats: Exit poll
Knife-edge election set to shake up Dutch politics after Prime Minister Mark Rutte's record 13-year stint in power.
Switzerland moves to ban Hamas, backs Israel’s ‘right to self-defence’
Gov't to introduce legislation by February against Palestinian group, supports Israel's right to 'its own security'.
UK government intends to review Telegraph takeover by UAE-backed fund
The UK government intends to intervene in the sale over 'public interest' and free speech concerns.
Anxious, optimistic: Families of female Palestinian prisoners await release
According to terms of a four-day truce between Israel and Hamas, 150 Palestinian women and children will be released.
Burying the bodies of unidentified victims of Israel’s war on Gaza
Team at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital do what they can to provide last rites to those killed in Israeli attacks.
‘What’s wrong?’: The silence of Pakistanis on expulsion of Afghan refugees
As 1.7 million Afghans are ordered to leave, there is palpable silence on streets of Pakistan over government's move.
World reactions to Israel, Hamas truce deal
Agreement will see some captives released from Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails.
Israel, Hamas agree to truce, paving way for some captives’ release
Fifty women and children held in Gaza will be released in exchange for Palestinian women and children in Israeli jails.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 637
As the war enters its 637th day, these are the main developments.
10 years after Haiyan, are mangroves protecting Philippine coastal areas?
Mangroves create a natural breakwater but Manila is focused on man-made interventions to protect against future storms.
Binance crypto exchange founder to step down amid US illicit finance probe
US authorities say CEO Changpeng Zhao pleaded guilty to breaking anti-money laundering laws.
US considers redesignating Houthis as ‘terror’ group after ship seizure
White House had reversed designation against rebel group in 2021 to help get aid to war-torn Yemen.
Intense Israeli air strikes hit Gaza amid growing signs of truce
Jabalia in northern Gaza and Khan Younis and Rafah in the south are among the areas hit.