Sixteen pilgrims killed in Iraq road accident during religious gathering
Carnage on Iraq's highways often occurs during the Arbaeen religious event as millions flock to the city of Karbala.
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Performer Jimmy Buffett dies at 76: ‘He lived his life like a song’
Best known for the 1977 song Margaritaville, it quickly took on a life of its own and became a 'a profound meditation'.
Gabon coup leader: No rush to elections and ‘the same mistakes’
The coup - West and Central Africa's eighth in three years - drew cheering crowds onto the streets.
Russia says Ukraine sea drones destroyed in failed attack on Crimea bridge
One naval drone was destroyed late on Friday and two others early on Saturday morning, Russia’s defence ministry says.
Mohamed al-Fayed, whose son died in crash with Princess Diana, dies at 94
Billionaire businessman Mohamed al-Fayed remained convinced his son, Dodi, and Diana were victims of a conspiracy.
Analysis: Fallout from Israel meeting shows militia power in Libya
The outcome of the meeting between Israel and Libya's foreign ministers is a weakened Libyan PM, and stronger militias.
India launches rocket to observe sun days after historic moon landing
India's space agency launches rocket to study the sun a little over a week after historic landing on moon's south pole.
Typhoon Saola makes landfall on China’s coast after slamming Hong Kong
Super Typhoon Saola weakens after making landfall on southern China's Guangdong coast after pummelling Hong Kong.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 556
As the war enters its 556th day, these are the main developments.
Russia puts advanced Sarmat nuclear missile system on ‘combat duty’
Russian space agency chief Yuri Borisov says new intercontinental ballistic missile system is now in service: Reports.
North Korea fires cruise missiles towards Yellow Sea: South Korean military
Missile launches come as South Korean and US forces conclude joint military exercises on Korean Peninsula.
Latest bridge bombing in Ecuador underscores grip of criminal gangs
Officials have framed the string of explosions as backlash to efforts to regain control of Ecuador's embattled prisons.
Guatemalan justice ‘being used politically’ against president-elect: OAS
The OAS has condemned the suspension of President-elect Bernardo Arevalo's political party, calling it a political act.
Is climate change fuelling Idalia and other hurricanes?
Scientists say climate change has contributed to the intensity of hurricanes, driving higher winds and wetter storms.
Niger’s military government slams Macron for backing President Bazoum
Military rulers accuse president of France, Niger's former colonial master, of interfering in domestic affairs.
Two Proud Boys members given lengthy prison terms for Jan 6 Capitol riot
Dominic Pezzola and Ethan Nordean received sentences of 10 and 18 years, respectively, for their roles in the riot.
South African police say 18 suspected robbers killed in shootout
Police say suspects were planning a cash truck heist and were responsible for similar crimes elsewhere in the country.
India’s opposition parties to jointly contest 2024 elections against Modi
The 28 opposition parties announce seat-sharing arrangements as they aim to stop the ruling BJP's third straight win.
Putin to meet Erdogan amid push to revive Ukraine grain deal
Announcement of Monday's meeting in Sochi comes amid international efforts to patch up the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
Egyptians held over mystery gold plane freed in Zambia
Egyptians arrested along with several Zambians after arriving in Lusaka on a private plane with guns and fake gold.