Microsoft says China-linked hackers accessed government emails
China rejects allegations that its hackers targeted Western accounts, accusing the US of spreading 'disinformation'.
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Stellar birth: Webb Space Telescope captures baby star close-up
Telescope, used to study the formation of the first stars and galaxies. marks its first anniversary with a new image.
Mitsotakis, Erdogan hail ‘positive climate’ in Greece-Turkey ties
After decades of dispute over energy resources, the two recently re-elected leaders agreed to a positive climate.
Palestinian leader Abbas visits Jenin camp after Israeli raid
President visits days after mourners' anger forces three of his senior officials to leave a funeral for those killed.
Bank of Canada hikes interest rates to 22-year high
The second increase in as many months comes on the back of persistent inflation and excess consumer spending.
Israeli fire said to wound Hezbollah members on Lebanon border
Lebanese sources say three Hezbollah members injured; Israeli military says group approached border fence, was repelled.
How does a country join NATO?
World’s most powerful military alliance has 31 members. Sweden is poised to make it 32, and Ukraine wants in as well.
Settler faces ‘terrorism’ charges over West Bank mosque vandalism
Israelis are rarely punished for crimes committed against Palestinians, particularly in the occupied West Bank.
Surovikin: Russian general missing since Wagner mutiny ‘resting’
Surovikin was last seen in a video urging Wagner Group fighters to halt their mutiny last month.
EU Parliament passes law to restore degraded natural ecosystems
The new law will require EU countries to introduce measures restoring nature on a fifth of their land and sea by 2030.
Kenyan police tear-gas protesters in latest row over tax hikes
Rallies, the second in a week, held after bill raising taxes in highly indebted Kenya signed into law by President Ruto.
‘Very dangerous’: Russia slams G7 security assurances to Ukraine
G7 countries have announced security assurances to Ukraine to deter future Russian attacks, a move decried by Moscow.
Fighters kill four soldiers at southern Pakistani army base
Five soldiers were critically wounded and at least three attackers were killed, the army said.
‘Like a jailhouse’: Afghans languish in US detention centres
Fleeing deteriorating conditions under the Taliban, some Afghan refugees have made a risky trek to the US-Mexico border.
Protests continue in Israel against proposed judicial changes
Anti-proposal activists demonstrated nationwide all day, including at mass protest at Ben Gurion International Airport.
China promises ‘robust response’ to any NATO expansion in Asia
Beijing rejects NATO concern over its 'stated ambitions', criticises presence of four Asian countries at Vilnius summit.
Philippines allows Barbie film with blurred South China Sea map
Censors want a 'cartoonish map' depicting China's claim over the South China Sea blurred from the film.
China launches world’s first methane-fuelled space rocket
Success of Zhuque-2 puts China ahead of US firms SpaceX and Blue Origin in developing methane-fuelled space rockets.
Full text: NATO Vilnius summit communique
NATO leaders are meeting in the Lithuanian capital against the backdrop of Russia's continuing invasion of Ukraine.
Thai electoral body seeks Pita Limjaroenrat’s disqualification
Move comes a day before the parliament votes on Pita Limjaroenrat's bid to become the next prime minister of Thailand.