Challenge to Israeli law protecting PM from removal goes to Supreme Court
Court considers petition against a law that protects Netanyahu from being removed from office for 'conflict of interest'
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Colombia, ELN rebels begin six-month ceasefire
Ceasefire, set to run for 180 days, marks largest victory so far in President Gustavo Petro's 'total peace' plan.
Man rams car onto sidewalk in South Korea, stabs multiple pedestrians
One man has been arrested after driving a car into a walkway and stabbing multiple people south of Seoul.
Trump’s indictment: Who are the six co-conspirators in 2020 election probe?
Six unnamed people were identified as 'co-conspirators' over alleged efforts to keep the former US president in power.
Hundreds fall ill at World Scout Jamboree amid heatwave in South Korea
At least 600 of the 43,000 participants of the World Scout Jamboree have been treated for heat-related illness.
Presidents of Mediterranean states demand climate crisis action
The statement by Italy, Greece, Croatia, Slovenia, Malta and Portugal comes after heatwaves, wildfires and flooding.
US backs direct talks between Pakistan and India after Sharif’s statement
US Department of State says Washington has always maintained the two neighbours should engage in dialogue.
Greenpeace drapes UK leader Sunak’s home in black fabric over oil policy
Protest held after the government commits to granting hundreds of licences for North Sea oil and gas extraction.
Swaths of China underwater after historic rainfall
In the wake of Typhoon Doksuri, extreme rain has battered the north, breaking a 140-year rainfall record in Beijing.
Wagner mercenaries seek to destabilise NATO’s eastern flank: Polish PM
Poland's prime minister raises alert for possible provocations by the Russian private armed force present in Belarus.
Pro-coup protests continue in Niger as Biden urges Bazoum release
On Niger's 63rd independence anniversary, protesters gather to show support for last week's coup.
Another 20 years for jailed Russian critic Navalny? What you should know
Navalny, a thorn in Putin's side, could be handed yet another lengthy sentence on Friday on a slew of extremism charges.
Trump’s arraignment: What to expect at court appearance in Washington
Former US President Donald Trump set to appear in court in Washington, DC, at 4pm (20:00 GMT) to face 4 felony charges.
Thai political deadlock drags on as vote for prime minister is delayed
Prolonged uncertainty is raising questions over stability in Thailand, which has seen two coups over the past 20 years.
Widespread war crimes committed in Sudan, Amnesty International says
Violations documented in Sudan - such as rape and attacks targeting civilians - amount to war crimes, Amnesty says.
India court allows survey of historic mosque to see if it stands on temple
Right-wing Hindu groups allege Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi was built on top of a Hindu temple during the Mughal rule.
Iran’s surprise ‘unprecedented heat’ shutdown raises questions
Government offices, banks, capital markets and private businesses will remain shut until Saturday.
Singapore hangs third person for drug offences in little over a week
City-state hangs 39-year-old driver over 54 grams of heroin despite international pressure to halt executions.
US Treasury Secretary Yellen calls Fitch downgrade ‘entirely unwarranted’
Yellen said the downgrade failed to take into account a resilient US economy, with low unemployment, falling inflation.
Photos: Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon retires from football at 45
'We did it together,' Buffon tells fans after announcing the end of his legendary three-decade career.