Sinan Ogan endorses Erdogan in Turkey’s presidential run-off
Third-placed candidate says he will support incumbent in Sunday's second round of voting.
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Lebanese feminists protest after woman harassed over swimsuit
Incident renews debate about modesty and women in public spaces under the hashtag #Sidon.
Killing of Indigenous Ecuador anti-oil activist spurs questions
Eduardo Mendúa was shot outside his home, leading some to wonder about the role of the oil industry in his death.
What is the G20?
The forum of the world’s biggest economies is focused on economic matters. Its latest meeting is in Kashmir.
In South Africa, pupils in 3,000 schools still use pit toilets
Human rights and education activists say South Africa is not prioritising hygiene standards in schools in rural areas.
Trade deal signing expected as DRC leader visits China this week
The meeting could pave the way for the two countries to seal a $6bn infrastructure-for-minerals deal with China.
At least 19 children killed in Guyana school dormitory fire
'It is painful,' President Irfaan Ali says after tragedy in Mahdia, a gold-mining town.
Meta fined $1.3bn over transfer of EU user data to the US
Facebook, Instagram owner says ruling 'flawed, unjustified, sets a dangerous precedent for countless other companies'.
Greece’s Mitsotakis seeks second vote after election win
Despite winning Sunday's vote, the governing New Democracy party fell short of winning an absolute majority.
Pakistan to try those who attacked military under army law: PM
Government decision comes amid mounting criticism of its earlier announcement to try all protesters under draconian law.
Hezbollah conducts wargames near Lebanon’s border with Israel
About 200 Hezbollah fighters take part in exercises ahead of anniversary of Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon.
Ukraine still has a foothold inside Bakhmut, says official
The deputy defence minister says Ukrainian troops are advancing near the city, over which Russia claimed victory.
Climate change causes 2m deaths in 50 years; poor suffer most: UN
More than 90 percent of deaths caused by disasters worldwide happen in developing countries, UN report finds.
Photos: Iraqi artist battles to save boating tradition
Meshhouf is a traditional boat made of woven reeds, which resembles a wicker basket that spans more than 2 metres.
Beijing summons Japanese envoy over ‘anti-China’ G7 summit
Chinese foreign ministry says Japan's actions were detrimental to China's sovereignty and security.
Iran’s security chief Shamkhani replaced after almost 10 years
Shamkhani was the second-longest-serving security chief since the 1979 revolution.
China bars operators from buying chips from US tech firm Micron
China bans US chipmaker Micron days after the G7 members launched veiled criticism of China's trade practices.
BBC gets India court summons in defamation case over Modi film
Summons come months after tax officials inspected BBC offices in New Delhi and Mumbai that followed ban on documentary.
Greece’s conservative party wins big in national election
The ruling New Democracy party secures commanding victory, but Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis hints at new poll.
Russians celebrate reports that ‘fortress Bakhmut’ has fallen
Ukraine's president is denying claims that the eastern city is under Russian control after months of heavy battle.