Five killed in Nepal tourist chopper crash near Mount Everest
The chopper went missing in Solukhunvhu district, home to Mount Everest and other high mountain peaks, authorities say.
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Soaring demand for honey keeps Jordan’s beekeepers busy
Jordan prides itself on producing 19 different types of honey, including citrus, eucalyptus and maple.
Daily life returns to Jenin camp after Israeli raid
A week from the Israeli offensive, residents are slowly going back to their lives, rebuilding what they can.
Market for clean energy minerals surges to $320bn: IEA
The market remains vulnerable to volatile prices, supply chain snarls and geopolitical tensions despite soaring demand.
Volcano erupts near Iceland’s capital
Iceland has 33 volcanic systems currently considered active, the highest number in Europe.
Egyptians launch online campaign for Gamal Mubarak as president
Campaigners launch Twitter hashtag and Facebook page, calling for Gamal Mubarak to run for president in April 2024.
Masked men set fire to major market in Mexico, killing nine
Authorities say the violence in the city of Toluca, near Mexico's capital, was possibly linked to business conflicts.
Senator stalls US military promotions in anti-abortion standoff
Senator Tommy Tuberville has blockaded nearly 265 military confirmations to protest the Pentagon's abortion stance.
US and Israel start joint military exercise
The training, which includes midair refueling and 'long range strategic striking', comes amid tensions with Iran.
NATO ‘must confirm’ Ukraine is ‘de facto’ a member: Zelenskyy
While questions about weapons provision to Ukraine continue to be debated by NATO, the country's leader seems confident.
Protesters dragged out of Israeli parliament before key vote
Anti-government protesters are trying to stop a bill from passing that would limit the power of Israel's Supreme Court.
Lawyer says claims BBC presenter broke law are ‘rubbish’
Lawyer for young adult at centre of BBC scandal tells broadcaster sex photo claims are 'rubbish'.
Trial of Guinea’s former rulers in stadium killings resumes
Ex-leader Moussa Dadis Camara and 10 other former officials accused in killings of 156 people and at least 109 rapes.
Spain rescues 86 people from boat near Canary Islands
Two other vessels carrying dozens of people who travelled from Senegal remain missing, aid group says.
‘Historic day’: Turkey’s Erdogan agrees to back Sweden’s NATO bid
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg announces that President Erdogan agrees to forward Sweden's bid to Turkey's parliament.
Deep-sea mining: A new gold rush or environmental disaster?
Environmentalists warn deep-sea mining could cause major damage to ecosystems that scientists know little about.
Regional bloc calls for summit to consider Sudan troop deployment
IGAD agrees to request a summit of Eastern Africa Standby Force for humanitarian access and 'protection of civilians'.
Last week the planet’s hottest on record
‘This is worrying news for the planet,’ World Meteorological Organization says.
Palestinian killed after allegedly shooting at Israeli soldier
Bilal Qadah, 33, was killed at a checkpoint in Deir Nidham as violence in the West Bank intensifies.
Foxconn dumps $19.5bn Vedanta chip plan in blow to India
India has made chipmaking top priority for its economic strategy and this pullout is a blow to efforts to get investors.