What you need to know about Thailand’s parliament election
Voters are expected to deliver a strong mandate for change, but the royalist-military elite may seek to remain in power.
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Syria extends permission on post-quake aid border crossings
Bab Alsalama and al-Ra'i will remain open for an additional period of three months ending on 13 August.
Islamic Jihad says Gaza truce agreed with Israel: Officials
Egypt-brokered ceasefire between Israel, Palestinian group in the besieged Gaza Strip went into effect at 19:00 GMT.
Turkey’s Erdogan, Kilicdaroglu end campaigning before key polls
The president and his challenger pick megalopolis Istanbul, capital Ankara for last public events to boost support.
Kenya starvation cult death toll climbs to 201
Paul Mackenzie was accused of ordering his followers to starve their children and themselves to death.
Sudan talks to resume in Saudi Arabia as battles rage in Khartoum
Khartoum residents describe fierce fighting with little sign warring sides are respecting a deal to protect civilians.
Families, friends search for the missing as Sudan fighting rages
People are using social media groups to seek information about their loved ones a month after the clashes erupted.
Modi’s ruling BJP voted out in key Indian state of Karnataka
The results are expected to energise the opposition that is banking on forming a united front in the next election.
Ukraine used British missiles to attack Luhansk: Moscow
Russia says the long-range Storm Shadow missiles hit a plant producing polymers and a meat-processing factory.
‘Moving forward’: Ukraine claims gains on Bakhmut front
Russia acknowledged its forces had fallen back north of the ruined eastern city after months of relentless fighting.
‘What now?’: Scenes from the US-Mexico border
US is seeing an influx of migrants at its southern border with Mexico as pandemic-era policy came to an end this week.
More than a dozen dead in Balochistan attack in Pakistan
A Frontier Corps camp in the restive area was attacked, killing at least 13 people.
Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan returns home after arrest saga
Khan was dragged away by dozens of troops and arrested during a routine court appearance on Tuesday.
Doha photo exhibition sheds light on life of Rohingya refugees
Images by three young Rohingya photographers are on display in Qatari capital as part of Tasweer photo festival.
Two Palestinians killed in West Bank as Gaza attacked for 5th day
Israel hits several cities across the Gaza Strip while sirens sound in southern Israel for a fith consecutive day.
Photos: Thailand’s political parties make final pitch to voters
Some 52 million Thais are eligible to vote in Sunday's election with many hoping to break the military's political hold.
Thousands evacuated as Cyclone Mocha nears Myanmar, Bangladesh
Fears for the safety of hundreds of thousands of vulnerable people in path of potentially devastating storm.
Time for Eurovision: Here’s how the exuberant song contest works
What began in 1956 with just seven countries, has grown into a festival drawing millions of viewers around the world.
Move Forward galvanises Thai voters with vows of royal reforms
Move Forward Party is energising voters with pledges of monarchy and military reforms – subjects once considered taboo.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 444
As the war enters its 444th day, we take a look at the main developments.