Myanmar’s NUG negotiates ethnic differences as crisis deepens
Administration set up after 2021 coup is also battling international indifference as conflict fades from headlines.
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Ukraine ‘Azov regiment’ prisoners of war go on trial in Russia
Eight women are among the 22 Ukrainian prisoners of war who are accused by Russia of membership in a 'terrorist group'.
Australia blocks new Russian embassy near parliament in Canberra
Government fast-tracks legislation in parliament amid national security concerns over location.
West Darfur governor abducted, killed as war in Sudan spreads
West Darfur state governor Khamis Abakar killed after TV interview accusing paramilitary fighters of killing civilians.
Grand jury indicts ex-marine in chokehold death on US subway
Daniel Penny has said he did not mean to kill performer Jordan Neely, whose death sparked protests in New York City.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 477
As the war enters its 477th day, these are the main developments.
Germany agrees funds for Israel’s Arrow-3 missile defence: Media
The long-range Arrow-3 air defence system is designed to intercept ballistic missiles outside of the Earth's atmosphere.
Miami mayor launches long-shot 2024 Republican presidential bid
Miami Mayor Francis Saurez joins a crowded field of Republican candidates dominated by former President Donald Trump.
Serbia arrests Kosovo police officers as tensions soar
Kosovo has demanded the release of three border patrol officers accusing Serbia of 'kidnapping'.
US to address killing of American citizen ‘directly’ with Israel
Palestinian rights advocates call for US sanctions on Israeli unit involved in killing of 80-year-old Omar Assad.
Bud Light loses out on featuring transgender influencer Mulvaney
The media promotion by the beer maker led to a backlash of transphobic comments and a boycott by some drinkers.
Ukraine attacks the front line; Russia says big losses inflicted
Ukraine says its forces recaptured 100sq km, but Russia's President Putin says counteroffensive attacks failed.
Thousands protest against strict abortion law in Poland
Women's rights advocates called for protests in dozens of Polish cities after a five-month pregnant woman died of sepsis
US Southern Baptists reject two churches over women pastors
The denomination's annual convention affirms stance maintaining the role of pastor is exclusively for men.
Guatemalan court convicts prominent journalist José Rubén Zamora
Critics have denounced the case against investigative journalist Jose Ruben Zamora as an attack on press freedom.
US Fed holds interest rates steady, indicates hikes upcoming
Holding rates steady will allow Fed to assess information as it seeks to balance risk to economy and high inflation.
Eight presidential candidates enter Ecuador’s early election race
Facing impeachment, Ecuador's president made the extraordinary move of dissolving legislature, calling early elections.
Eight Kenyan police killed in suspected al-Shabab bombing
The incident took place on Tuesday in Garissa county in eastern Kenya, a region on the border with Somalia.
Sudan’s raging war forces more than two million from their homes
The fighting has displaced more than 1.6 million people inside Sudan, with another 530,000 fleeing to other countries.
Clooney Foundation sues Venezuela for alleged rights abuses
Lawsuit calls on Argentina to apply principle of 'universal jurisdiction' to prosecute alleged abuses in Venezuela.