Gabon ends search mission for missing ferry passengers
Seven people are still missing after a boat capsized on March 9, killing 30 passengers.
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Man kills four children in axe attack at Brazilian daycare
The attack took place in Brazil's southern state of Santa Catarina and left multiple children dead and injured.
Thai officials say Chinese church members to be deported soon
Members of Shenzhen Holy Reformed Church say they faced unbearable harassment in China and sought asylum in the US.
UN chief demands Taliban revoke ban on women staff
The UN said that it cannot accept a Taliban decision to bar Afghan female staffers from working at the agency.
Turkey closes airspace to Iraq’s Sulaimaniyah, cites PKK presence
Turkey based its decision on the alleged rise of PKK-linked activity in the northern Iraqi city.
Foreign ministers of Iran, Saudi Arabia meet in China
The meeting – the first of the two countries' most senior diplomats in seven years – follows a March rapprochement.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 407
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 407th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Cash App founder Bob Lee stabbed to death in San Francisco
US tech leaders pay tribute to 'force of nature' Bob Lee after news of tech entrepreneur's killing.
China aircraft carrier in drills near Taiwan amid rising tension
Shandong carrier reported off east coast as Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen flies home after meeting US House Speaker.
‘Brink of nuclear war’: North Korea warning on military drills
Pyongyang's state media publishes warning as United States and South Korea continue joint military exercises.
US progressives galvanised by victory in Chicago mayoral race
Progressive Brandon Johnson narrowly defeated the more conservative Democrat Paul Vallas in a highly-anticipated vote.
Report reveals over 600 abuse cases in Baltimore Catholic church
Officials say abuse in Baltimore archdiocese — stretching back to 1940s — was 'pervasive, pernicious and persistent'.
How strong is the New York case against Donald Trump?
Trump has become first US president indicted and charged with a crime, but many questions remain in complex case.
‘Boogeyman’: Why Republicans invoke Soros to defend Trump
Right-wing claims about liberal donor being behind former US president's charges are a conspiracy theory, critics say.
‘Red line’: World reaction to Israeli attack on Al-Aqsa Mosque
Israeli forces stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem's Old City, firing stun grenades and attacking Palestinians.
Tornado in midwestern US kills at least five, destroys homes
Missouri tornado is the latest extreme weather after storms batter states in the midwestern and southern United States.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy hails ties as Poland vows further support
Polish President Andrzej Duda says his country will supply Ukraine with a total 14 Soviet-designed MiG-29 fighter jets.
US Speaker McCarthy meets Taiwan’s Tsai despite China pressure
China has denounced the meeting with Taiwan's president as a provocation, in violation of its 'One China' policy.
British government leases barge to house 500 asylum seekers
The barge, docked in Portland Port, is to accommodate single adult men while their asylum claims are processed.
Hear from the Palestinians attacked in Israel’s raid on Al-Aqsa
Hundreds of Palestinians were detained by Israeli forces after spending the night worshipping in Al-Aqsa Mosque.