Erdogan returns to Turkey election campaign trail after illness
Turkish president speaks at an Istanbul aviation festival after recovery as the key May 14 elections approach.
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Pope meets refugees, urges Hungary to show charity to all
The pontiff thanks Hungarians for hosting Ukrainian refugees.
Sudanese stuck as passports locked in abandoned Western embassies
Sudanese visa applicants trapped in a war zone after Western diplomats evacuated Khartoum without returning passports.
Sudanese flee to Egypt as Cairo works to avoid ‘refugee crisis’
Processing on the Egyptian side is slow, with some people waiting days to hear their names called so they can proceed.
Turkey’s Baykar to build new ‘highly autonomous’ combat drone
Baykar has come to prominence internationally in recent years because of the company's light drone TB-2 used in Ukraine.
Why did Iran seize a US-bound oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman?
Dramatic video released by Iran shows commandos storming the vessel and taking it over from helicopters.
Sudan fighting in its 15th day: A list of key events
Explosions and gunfire continue despite a 72-hour ceasefire; the UN says violence could escalate in West Darfur.
Sperm donor who fathered at least 550 kids banned by Dutch court
Court says under Dutch guidelines, sperm donors are allowed to produce a maximum of 25 children with 12 mothers.
For Syrians in Sudan, returning home is not an option
Syrians fled to Sudan to avoid the war in their country. The prospect of going back is not one they want to consider.
Reported Ukraine drone strike ignites major fuel blaze on Crimea
Huge fire broke out at a fuel depot in Sevastopol city on the peninsula where Russia's Black Sea Fleet is based.
Saudi Arabia, Iran to reopen embassies ‘within days’: Minister
Announcement comes after the two countries agreed to restore diplomatic relations during talks in China last month.
US Army temporarily grounds pilots after spate of fatal crashes
The suspension of non-critical air operations is effective immediately as pilots must undergo training, Army says.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 430
As the war enters its 430th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Kim Jong Un’s sister warns US-S Korea pact risks ‘serious danger’
Kim Jong Un's sister said N Korea would respond in 'direct proportion' to her country's enemies – the US and S Korea.
Israeli missiles hit Syria, three people wounded: State media
A fuel station was reportedly hit by missiles, with storage tanks and trucks destroyed by fire.
‘You almost died’: Safe drug use saves lives in Australia
Melbourne's first Medically Supervised Injecting Room (MSIR) has courted controversy but saved 63 people from death.
Mexico’s Lopez Obrador backs plan to shutter transparency office
The Mexican president has renewed calls for the transparency agency to be folded into other government offices.
Canadian prime minister slams rise of ‘authoritarianism’
In a speech, Justin Trudeau called on 'like-minded democracies' to use economic incentives to combat authoritarianism.
Florida clears way for DeSantis to seek presidency while governor
US state passes bill that allows Governor Ron DeSantis to run for president without resigning from his current position.
Peru sends forces to Chile border where hundreds stranded
People seeking to leave Chile amid increase in restrictions have been stuck in extreme climate with few supplies.