EU backs Microsoft buying Call of Duty maker Activision
The US software giant still faces a battle to clinch its $69bn deal as Britain has blocked it and the US seeks to block.
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Photo of Belarus’s Lukashenko published after rumours over health
Russia's Victory Day celebration on Tuesday was the last time the Belarusian leader was seen in public.
Fighting rages in West Darfur as Sudan marks one month of warfare
Human rights groups and civilians say another wave of deadly attacks has hit West Darfur's capital, el-Geneina.
Nigerian musician Seun Kuti arrested for ‘police assault’
Son of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti allegedly assaulted a police officer, Lagos state police say.
‘Dr Deep Sea’: US man breaks record for time living underwater
Florida university professor says he will remain underwater until he reaches 100 days and completes a research mission.
Sudan fighting: One month on and no solution in sight
While the fighting did not come as a surprise to Sudan watchers, the world seems at a loss to stop the bloodshed.
Turkey run-off vote: Nationalist Sinan Ogan could be ‘kingmaker’
Ogan's out of the presidential race but may play a pivotal role in the second round - he is still to back a candidate.
Indigenous advocates decry Cartier’s use of Amazon tribe images
French luxury jewelry brand criticised for images of Yanomami tribe on website linked to project that never took place.
US appeals court orders Musk to abide by SEC settlement on tweets
That settlement requires Musk to obtain prior approval from a Tesla lawyer for some of his tweets.
Iraq exhumes remains of 605 ISIL victims from mass grave
Hundreds were taken from a prison and executed by the armed group, according to the Iraqi government.
Girl wounded in Serbia school shooting dies, becoming 10th victim
Country's first school shooting on May 3 causes national mourning and protests.
‘The continuous Nakba’: Palestinians decry perpetual suffering
Palestinians say the Nakba has manifested itself into an ongoing system of oppression that has made life 'impossible'.
Erdogan defies ‘politicised’ opinion polls in Turkish election
Observers surprised after results show president leading Kilicdaroglu by more than 4 percentage points in first round.
UK promises Ukraine more weapons, angering Russia
Zelenskyy secures pledges of further arms as Ukraine prepares to step up assaults against Russian occupiers.
‘It doesn’t work’: Migrants struggle with US immigration app
Asylum seekers say they are crossing US-Mexico border irregularly after failing to get appointments through CBP One app.
Top Chinese envoy heads to Ukraine, Russia in Europe ‘peace’ tour
Li Hui is the most senior Chinese official to visit Ukraine since Russia began its full-scale invasion in February 2022.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 446
As the war enters its 446th day, we take a look at the main developments.
France promises more tanks, armoured vehicles for Ukraine
Promise comes after Volodymyr Zelenskyy makes a surprise visit to Paris after securing $3b in military aid from Germany.
Turkey parties squabble as crucial vote count seesaws
Tensions rise over differing reports of which presidential candidate is in the lead in knife-edge elections.
Thailand election results: Opposition trounces military parties
Youth-led progressive party takes stunning lead as Thai voters deliver a resounding defeat to military-royalist elite.