Italy detains migrant rescue ship, fines charity
Italy's far-right government is taking legal action against a vessel operated by MSF in the Mediterranean Sea.
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Tunisia arrests key opposition figure as crackdown escalates
Jaouhar Ben Mbarek, a critic of the president, is a prominent member of the main opposition coalition.
Russia’s Medvedev floats idea of pushing back Poland’s borders
Putin-ally says Russia will be victorious in Ukraine and is ready to fight until the Polish border to counter 'threats'.
Israeli forces kill Palestinian, thousands protest violent raids
Israeli forces have killed 65 Palestinians, 13 of them children, so far this year, the bloodiest such period since 2000.
Ukrainians on first anniversary of Russia’s war: ‘I worry a lot’
Four Ukrainians in Kyiv on Russia's brutal war, which is barrelling into a second year.
Explainer: Key voting blocs ahead of Nigeria election
A close look at the four main voter constituencies and how they could affect Nigeria's upcoming election results.
Is Europe really united in backing Ukraine and isolating Russia?
Europe has shown solidarity with Zelenskyy's forces, but beneath the surface, divisions persist, say analysts.
Indonesia boosts security in Papua after 9 killed in riot
More than 200 security personnel sent to Wamena town after kidnap rumour sparks deadly riot and clashes with police.
Two Pakistanis leave Guantanamo after 20 years without charges
Abdul and Mohammed Rabbani, arrested from Karachi in 2002, are the latest inmates to be released from US custody.
India’s Modi asks G20 finance heads to focus on ‘most vulnerable’
Financial viability of many countries is being threatened by unsustainable debt, Indian PM says at two-day G20 meeting.
Djibouti holds parliamentary vote branded as sham by opposition
Only two parties are contesting seats in the 65-member National Assembly in Friday's election.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 366
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 366th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Australia uncovers Russian espionage ring, expels spies: Report
Russian spy ring operated in Australia for 18 months before it was uncovered and its activities broken up, report says.
Russia sends Soyuz rescue ship to International Space Station
Soyuz MS-23 will transport Russian cosmonauts Dmitry Petelin, Sergei Prokopyev and NASA's Frank Rubio back to Earth.
Photos: Death, destruction and displacement in a year of war
A selection of images attesting to the horrors inflicted on the Ukrainian people.
Unbeaten, unbowed: Leila de Lima marks six years in detention
Former Philippines senator and outspoken critic of ex-President Rodrigo Duterte sees hope for freedom.
China calls for Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, proposes path to peace
China's plan calls for end to Western sanctions on Russia and humanitarian corridors for civilians to escape fighting.
UN tells Russia to leave Ukraine: How did countries vote?
A country breakdown of the UN General Assembly vote that demanded Moscow withdraw its troops and end the fighting.
North Korea test fires four long-range cruise missiles
Pyongyang has begun conducting more weapons tests as the United States and South Korea step up military training.
Refugees on Australian detention island sew lips shut in protest
Mohammad Shofiqul Islam and Mohammad Kaium have been held on the remote Pacific island of Nauru for nearly 10 years.