Iran journalist faces trial over charges tied to Amini protests
Iranian reporter tried in a closed court on charges linked to her coverage of Mahsa Amini’s funeral.
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Teenaged student charged with murder in deadly Guyana school fire
The 15-year-old is accused of starting a fire in a school dormitory, killing 19, after her phone was confiscated.
Kosovo-Serbia tension: History, latest flare-up and what’s next?
Clashes erupt between police and local Serbs in northern Kosovo after new ethnic Albanian mayors take office.
El Salvador ex-president sentenced to 14 years over gang talks
Mauricio Funes, who currently lives in Nicaragua, denies the charges and says 2012 truce was brokered by the church.
Libya court sentences 23 to death for ISIL campaign
Appeals court sentences 14 others to life in prison for campaign including the beheading of Egyptian Christians in 2015.
India files graft case against BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce
The 'criminal conspiracy' case is related to the procurement and licensed manufacturing of 123 advanced jet trainers.
Venezuela’s Maduro meets Lula in Brazil as relations improve
Nicolas Maduro makes first visit to Brazil in years as Venezuela sees better ties with region's left-wing leaders.
US Senator Lindsey Graham on Russia wanted list after war remarks
Russia's Investigative Committee says it is opening a criminal investigation into comments made by Republican senator.
NATO troops form security cordons in Kosovo as Serbs protest
Soldiers block off four town halls to keep back Serbs protesting against ethnic Albanian mayors taking office.
Uganda’s Museveni approves anti-LGBTQ law – parliament speaker
The new law, one of the world's strictest anti-LGBTQ laws, is in defiance of condemnations from international community.
Not just Israel’s Ben-Gvir: A new Al-Aqsa provocation is rising
The Israeli minister's visits have deep roots in religious Zionism. But his approach is now finding new takers too.
How did Turks living abroad vote in Turkey’s run-off election?
Erdogan received 59.4 percent of international votes, while Kilicdaroglu managed to garner 40.6 percent.
Lira hits record low, but stocks rise after Erdogan win in Turkey
The Turkish leader won the presidency for a third time after a run-off vote on Sunday.
Tinubu sworn in as Nigeria’s president, succeeds Buhari
Tinubu, Nigeria's fifth president since the return of democracy in 1999, faces economic and security challenges.
Everest continues to attract climbers 70 years after first summit
Nepal's mountains captivate both adventurers and tourists and bring a vital lifeline to surrounding villages.
Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez calls early election for July 23
Prime minister says he will dissolve Spain's parliament after his party performed poorly in local and regional polls.
China to send its first civilian astronaut into space
Payload expert Gui Haichao will set off for the Tiangong space station as part of a three-person mission on Tuesday.
Explosions as Russia launches 15th air assault on Kyiv in May
Overnight missile attack comes a day after Russia unleashed its largest ever drone assault on the Ukrainian capital.
Biden says final US debt ceiling deal ready for Congress vote
US president and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are confident they will be able to get enough support to avert a default.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 460
As the war enters its 460th day, we take a look at the main developments.