Ukraine claims Russia planning ‘massive’ incident at nuclear site
Ukraine's defence intelligence directorate warns Russia will simulate an attack at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 458
As the war enters its 458th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Winnie the Pooh gun violence guide sparks outrage in US
Dallas Independent School District issued a statement explaining why students received the controversial book.
Where do things stand as the US rolls back debt ceiling deadline?
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says the agency will run out of funds to meet financial obligations by June 5.
Top Guatemalan presidential candidate disqualified ahead of race
Conservative businessman Carlos Pineda lost his final appeal to continue his campaign, one month before voting starts.
Celine Dion cancels 2023-24 shows over health condition
Singer posted a video in December 2022 to say she had recently been diagnosed with Stiff-Person Syndrome.
Police arrest suspect in Turkish House attack in New York
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called assailant who attacked Turkish diplomatic building with crowbar a 'terrorist'.
Israeli settler kills Palestinian after alleged stabbing attack
Israeli military says an assailant was 'neutralised' after attempting a stabbing attack in the occupied West Bank.
Mali protesters demand exit of UN peacekeeping mission
Thousands of demonstrators in Bamako demanded an end to peacekeeping mission they say has failed to bring peace.
Kenyan president accuses tax agency of graft as economy struggles
Ruto's administration is facing a cash crunch while trying to plug revenue collection shortfalls and boost the economy.
Rwandan genocide suspect Fulgence Kayishema in South Africa court
The 62-year-old was arrested this week near Cape Town after 22 years on the run.
Inflation measure closely tracked by US Fed rose in April
Despite rising prices consumer spending remained buoyant but high inflation complicates Fed's interest rate decisions.
Fighting rages in Sudan but mediators report ceasefire progress
Sudan's warring sides are complying better with a fragile ceasefire, despite reports of fierce fighting in Darfur.
Can satellite imagery fight illegal logging in Mexico?
New monitoring system aims to combat deforestation in Michoacan, but locals remain sceptical about enforcement.
Scientists find 5,000 new species in Pacific, warn of mining risk
Lying between Hawaii and Mexico, the Clarion-Clipperton Zone has become the world's largest mineral exploration region.
US doctor reprimanded, fined for talking about child’s abortion
There are no restrictions on Dr Caitlin Bernard's medical licence after hearing that reflected US divisions on abortion.
Turkey election fever cools down ahead of decisive run-off
Voters find it hard to resurrect enthusiasm of first round ahead of presidential run-off between Erdogan, Kilicdaroglu.
Russia’s Belgorod, Ukraine’s Dnipro attacked as war escalates
Russia says the border region under attack days after a daring incursion, as two are reported killed in Ukraine.
Serbia puts army on high alert as Kosovo Serbs clash with police
Police in Kosovo tear gas small groups of ethnic Serbs who try to block the entrance of municipal buildings.
‘Civil society killer’: Israel tax bill threatens to silence NGOs
Legislation would put 65 percent tax on foreign government donations to Israeli and Palestinian civil society groups.