Anger as violent crime soars in Israel’s Palestinian communities
Bereaved families, who have taken to the streets in mass protests, blame the Israeli police for inaction.
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Putin thanks those ‘who stood in the way of the mutineers’
Russian leader pays tribute to pilots killed in Wagner revolt and says he will honour amnesty promises for mercenaries.
UN expert urges US to apologise for Guantanamo abuses
Special rapporteur calls for accountability for past abuses and end to ongoing 'structural shortcomings' at US prison.
Families of Tunisia opposition say EU aid won’t stop migration
The EU offered Tunisia a 105 million euro ($114.5m) package to help it tackle a big rise in migrant departures.
Indian minister mocks Obama comment on protecting Muslims
Former US president said last week Indian PM Narendra Modi's government should do more to protect Muslims.
Biden says US, NATO had no involvement in Wagner uprising
US president says NATO allies made sure there was 'no excuse' for Russia to blame the Wagner rebellion on the West.
US presidential candidate DeSantis unveils tough immigration plan
Republican leader's plan calls to end birthright citizenship and send US forces to Mexico to combat drug trafficking.
US top court unfreezes Black voting rights lawsuit in Louisiana
Supreme Court ruling comes after civil rights groups had argued redrawn electoral map diluted Black residents' votes.
US gov’t details plans for $42bn investment for internet access
The administration estimates there are some 8.5 million locations in the US that lack access to broadband connections.
Qatar emir talks to Putin after Wagner mutiny in Russia
Sheikh Tamim calls for 'resolving differences through dialogue and diplomatic means' in phone call with Russian leader.
Hezbollah says it downed Israeli drone in southern Lebanon
Lebanon’s Hezbollah group says its fighters shot down an Israeli drone near the border with Israel.
The Berlin Airlift and the new Cold War
Stalin’s decision to blockade West Berlin was a defining moment of the Cold War that reverberates to this day.
Shell pipeline spill fouls farms, river in Nigeria’s Niger Delta
The spill has contaminated farmland and a river, upending livelihoods in the oil-rich Niger Delta.
Russia defence chief Shoigu appears in video after Wagner revolt
Footage of Sergey Shoigu visiting troops in Ukraine airs after rebellion led by mercenary boss seeking his removal.
Eid al-Adha greeting in different languages
Eid al-Adha is celebrated on the third day of Hajj. Here is how to wish someone Eid Mubarak in various languages.
Erdogan tells NATO chief Sweden must stop Kurdish protests
Turkey objects to Sweden's bid to join the Western military alliance, claiming the country harbours 'terrorists'.
Deadly floods in Chile after rains swell rivers
Days of heavy rainfall swell Chile's rivers, causing deadly floods as the country sees the worst weather front in a decade.
How did this year’s pilgrims get chosen for Hajj?
This year many prospective pilgrims have been selected for the Hajj on a 'priority basis' instead of a lottery system.
Police fire tear gas at Sierra Leone opposition after vote
One person was severely wounded after police surrounded the APC headquarters during a post-election news conference.
UN report says cocaine market booming as meth trafficking spreads
Globally, more than 296 million people used drugs in 2021, an increase of 23 percent since 2011, the UN report says.