What caused the rare deadly earthquake in Morocco?
Experts believe the African plate moved north and collided with the Eurasian plate, causing the quake.
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Nigeria boat accident death toll rises as dozens remain missing
Local communities help in search operations after the boat carrying over 100 people capsized in the Niger River.
After slew of disasters, Greeks wonder what is happening to their democracy
Floods, wildfires and a deadly train collision this year have raised questions about the competence of the government.
An Algerian outpouring of support for Moroccans after earthquake
Algeria is opening its airspace and standing in solidarity with Morocco despite decades of diplomatic tensions.
At least 150 killed, hundreds more feared dead as Storm Daniel sweeps Libya
Head of self-proclaimed government based in eastern Libya says up to 2,000 people are feared dead.
Sami activist protests in front of Norwegian parliament over wind turbines
Part of Europe's biggest wind turbine farm was built on land traditionally used by the Indigenous Sami community.
Fifty years ago, Chile’s army ousted a president and everything changed
Augusto Pinochet is remembered as the dictator whose regime tortured, killed and disappeared thousands of people.
Dutch court sentences Pakistani ex-cricketer who threatened Geert Wilders
Khalid Latif posted a video in 2018 offering three million rupees for the death of the far-right Islamophobe.
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts for third time this year
Local emergency management agency says eruption on Hawaii's Big Island 'does not pose a lava threat to communities'.
Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin meeting: What we know so far
Analysts say North Korea can offer Russia ammunition, rocket systems and short-range ballistic missiles for Ukraine war.
How to support Morocco’s earthquake victims
Here are some organisations that are collecting donations to help the people of Morocco.
Powerful earthquakes that have hit Morocco
The September 8 earthquake is Morocco's deadliest in more than 60 years.
Macron visits Bangladesh to ‘consolidate’ France’s Indo-Pacific push
French president says visit offers a 'third way' in a region 'facing new imperialism' as China's influence grows.
Cheap Nepal tea hits India’s Darjeeling tea sales
Cheaper alternatives from Nepal, as well as rising costs of domestic production, have slashed demand.
China says reports it had spy in UK parliament ‘malicious slander’
Police have confirmed a man in his twenties was arrested in March and bailed until next month.
Polls suggest Australia Indigenous Voice referendum will fail
Latest polls suggest the only state that backs the proposal to create Indigenous advisory body is Tasmania.
G20 Summit: What India showed the world — and what it hid
Modi's face and India's diplomatic nous were on display. But from monuments to food, its diversity was denied a stage.
Putin’s party wins controversial polls in annexed Ukraine regions: Reports
State media says Putin's United Russia won more than 70 percent of the ballot in four regions annexed from Ukraine.
Modi’s plan to change India’s name to Bharat ‘absurd’: Rahul Gandhi
Gandhi's comments came while touring Europe, meeting with politicians and members of the Indian diaspora.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 565
As the war enters if 565th day, these are the main developments.