Israel still blocking most Gaza aid as military carries out more attacks
Gaza Government Media Office says just 24 percent of agreed aid allowed into Gaza since ceasefire deal came into force.
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Two more suspects charged over Louvre heist
Both suspects, who were arrested earlier this week, have denied involvement.
Ukraine sends special forces to eastern city Pokrovsk amid Russia offensive
Ukrainian army chief says effort continues 'to destroy and dislodge' Russian forces from strategic Donetsk region city.
Israeli attacks on olive harvest ‘threaten Palestinian way of life’: UN
UNRWA says October 'on track to be the most violent month' since it began tracking settler violence in 2013.
Egypt unveils Grand Egyptian Museum dedicated to its ancient civilisation
Two halls are dedicated to the 5,000 artefacts from the collection of King Tutankhamun.
Why has the Israeli army’s top lawyer resigned after leaking rape evidence?
Video of alleged rape of Palestinian prisoner at Sde Teiman went viral last year. Now the lawyer who leaked it has quit.
Canada’s Carney says he apologised to Trump over Reagan anti-tariff ad
Canadian PM says anti-tariff ad featuring Ronald Reagan 'offended' Trump, who has since cut off trade talks with Canada.
Temple stampede in India’s Andhra Pradesh kills at least 9
Authorities pledge disciplinary action, saying the privately-run temple had not secured official approvals.
Serbian students lead powerful memorial for railway disaster anniversary
Protesters observe 16 minutes of silence to commemorate 16 victims of railway disaster in Novi Sad a year ago.
Iran grapples over social freedoms after war with Israel
Some elements of the Iranian state are in favour of relatively relaxing controls, while others wish to cede no ground.
Thousands missing, new horrors emerge after RSF taking of Sudan’s el-Fasher
Sudanese people are being hunted down, humiliated and killed by RSF fighters, according to survivors and aid agencies.
Serbians mark anniversary of deadly train station collapse
Large crowds converge in Novi Sad to commemorate deadly accident that has led to frequent mass antigovernment protests.
Cuba charges former economy minister Gil with espionage, financial crimes
Authorities have not said which country or state actors may have benefitted from the alleged spying activities.
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan declared winner of election
Electoral commission says incumbent president won re-election with 98 percent of disputed vote.
Melissa leaves 50 dead, toll expected to rise in Jamaica, Haiti
The storm has left 60 percent of Jamaica without electricity and some areas with up to 90 percent of roofs gone.
Demonstrators call for governor’s resignation after deadly Rio police raid
Protesters marched in Vila Cruzeiro, where days earlier residents laid out dozens of bodies of people killed by police.
G7 slams Russian attacks on energy as Ukraine decries ‘nuclear terrorism’
The group said Russian attacks are inflicting 'devastating social, environmental and economic consequences' on Ukraine.
Trump says not planning US strikes on Venezuela
Trump's comments appear to contrast with his own early remarks, as US sends warships to the Caribbean.
Turkish prosecutors hand 11 people life sentences over ski resort blaze
Thirty-four children were among 78 people killed in the deadly blaze, which occurred during the school holidays.
Republicans push back against Trump’s call to end the Senate filibuster
The filibuster allows the minority party in the US Senate to block bills should they fail to reach 60 votes in favour.