Republicans push surge of laws targeting transgender people in US
Laws restricting transgender rights have piled up in recent months, underscoring likely 2024 election battle lines.
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More than 100 people dead in communal clashes in central Nigeria
Intercommunal conflict has killed hundreds in recent years in the ethnically and religiously diverse Middle Belt region.
Businessman Kocner acquitted over journalist’s murder in Slovakia
A judge finds Marian Kocner not guilty of murdering Jan Kuciak and his fiancée in 2018.
China to boycott G20 meeting hosted by India in Kashmir
China, Pakistan condemn India for holding the event in the disputed territory.
No escape, no aid as fighting intensifies in Sudan’s West Darfur
While attention has focused on the conflict in Khartoum, an uptick in violence in el-Geneina is terrifying residents.
World Bank gives Mozambique $150m for Cyclone Freddy recovery
Part grant, part loan, the money is drawn from the bank's existing projects for Mozambique.
In photos: Kisses, handshakes for Syria’s al-Assad at Arab League
On Friday, the Syrian president attended the regional bloc’s 32nd summit that kicked off in Saudi Arabia.
Lebanon gets Interpol notice for central bank boss Riad Salameh
Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi says he will arrest Salameh if the judiciary instructs him to do so.
‘Struggle continues’: Salman Rushdie discusses knife attack
Award-winning novelist speaks at a New York gala in his first public appearance since he was attacked onstage last year.
Four people killed in eastern DRC ambush near gorilla park
Militia attacks have been frequent in parts of the eastern DRC, where multiple rebel groups have been based for decades.
Australian grandmother, 95, with dementia Tasered by police
Clare Nowland in critical condition after police used a Taser when she approached with a knife and her walker.
Analysis: How important is Syria’s return to the Arab League?
Many Arab states have accepted that Bashar al-Assad's government has survived in Syria, and want to return to normality.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to attend G7 as leaders up pressure on Russia
Presence of Ukrainian president is likely to bolster G7 and NATO resolve to continue supplying weapons.
HRW condemns Bangladesh, Myanmar on plan to repatriate Rohingya
HRW says Bangladesh 'shouldn't forget why Rohingya became refugees' and recognise that those factors have not changed.
Official death toll in Myanmar cyclone rises to at least 54
India is sending more aid to Yangon, but communications remain difficult, hampering the disaster response.
Half of world’s largest lakes, reservoirs losing water: Study
New study finds unsustainable human use has led to more than half of the largest lakes drying up around the world.
7.7 magnitude earthquake in far Pacific creates small tsunami
Tsunami threat passes for Vanuatu and New Caledonia, New Zealand warns of dangerous currents, coastal surges.
Scientists call on G7 to improve preparedness for next pandemic
Appeal comes amid concern strict intellectual property rules hamper the production of affordable vaccines and medicines.
Bakhmut battle rages as Ukraine claims advances, Russian retreat
The Institute for the Study of War says Ukrainian forces have seized the 'tactical initiative' in Bakhmut.
Australian doctor freed 7 years after abduction in West Africa
Kenneth Elliott was taken captive in Burkina Faso in 2016 along with his wife who was released shortly afterwards.