Chile’s president urges unity amid battle to contain fatal fires
International assistance is arriving as Chile struggles to control hundreds of wildfires that have scorched communities.
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Turkey’s Gaziantep goes from a refuge to a site of devastation
Monday's earthquake has brought back terrible memories for both Syrians and Ukrainians in Gaziantep.
Photos: Deadly quake intensifies suffering of displaced Syrians
The disaster comes on the heels of severe winter storms, further adding to the misery of those left without shelter.
At least 34 people killed in clashes in Somaliland, hospital says
Fighting erupts in the breakaway region between its forces and anti-government fighters, a Somaliland official says.
For Syrians, earthquakes bring on yet another disaster
Powerful quakes have left devastation in the war-hit country, exacerbating crises faced by IDPs and refugees.
Why have the Turkey-Syria earthquakes been so deadly?
Rapid and unregulated urbanisation is one of the factors that make cities 'critically vulnerable' to natural hazards.
Turkey, Syria earthquake death toll and devastation: Live tracker
At least 2,316 deaths were reported in Turkey and 1,293 in Syria. The death toll is expected to keep rising.
Severe weather hampers earthquake rescuers in Turkey and Syria
Snow, rain and freezing conditions impede search and rescue operations as the quake death toll passed 3,000.
Major earthquakes hit Turkey, Syria: Who is stepping up to help?
Powerful earthquakes and aftershocks have caused widespread devastation in Turkey and Syria.
Ukraine to replace Reznikov amid corruption scandal: Legislator
Oleksii Reznikov's removal would be the highest-profile change since a corruption scandal at his ministry last month.
Rescue efforts underway after Turkey quake near Syrian border
Tremor measured at magnitude 7.8 was also felt in Syria, Lebanon and Cyprus causing buildings to collapse.
Landmark trial of Hong Kong 47 gets under way amid tight security
The group of pro-democracy politicians and activists are accused of subversion for organising an unofficial primary.
US Navy working to recover debris from Chinese ‘spy balloon’
The craft, which Beijing says was a meteorological airship blown off course, was shot down in the Atlantic Ocean.
‘Mission completed’: Ukraine minister says warplanes on the way
Russia may launch a major offensive in coming weeks, but Ukraine says it has troops and resources to repel the attack.
European Union bans Russian diesel, oil products over Ukraine
Move comes after the bloc found new supplies of diesel from the US, Middle East and India to replace Russian energy.
Iraqis protest over killing of YouTube star by her father
Demonstrators hold placards saying 'stop killing women' and 'Tiba's killer must be held to account'.
Austria avalanches kill at least 8 people
Authorities say five people killed on Sunday after three other deaths were reported in the mountains the previous day.
Will China exercise restraint after US downing of ‘spy’ balloon?
While bilateral tension has risen over the balloon incident, China and the US have been seeking to improve ties.
What is the ‘Arctic blast’ deep-freezing the US and Canada?
Recent temperatures of -78 Celsius (-108 Fahrenheit) are reportedly the lowest ever recorded in the United States.
Putin promised not to kill Zelenskyy: Ex-Israeli PM
Former Israeli leader says he received a pledge from Russian president: ‘I won’t kill Zelenskyy.’