US Governor DeSantis eases restrictions to carry concealed guns
Governor Ron DeSantis signs bill allowing gun owners to carry concealed firearms without background checks in Florida.
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Russia-Ukraine war: Battle for Bakhmut not over, says US official
Ukrainians have not been repulsed from the city, White House official John Kirby says, refuting Wagner Group's claims.
NASA reveals historic crew for 2024 Artemis moon voyage
Artemis II mission, scheduled for 2024, is NASA's first manned moon mission in 50 years, a prelude to Mars exploration.
UN experts accuse senior South Sudan officials of rights abuses
New UN report says officials should face criminal investigation, prosecution for their part in abuses against civilians.
At least 21 killed, several missing in eastern DR Congo landslide
Bodies of eight women, 13 children discovered after the landslide hit a river in the locality of Bolowa on Sunday.
El Salvador committing ‘systematic’ abuses in gang purge: Amnesty
Government has committed abuses such as torture, enforced disappearances in year-long gang crackdown, rights group says.
US House Speaker McCarthy to meet Taiwan president Tsai this week
Kevin McCarthy's office confirms he will meet Tsai Ing-wen in California on Wednesday despite Beijing's warnings.
Finland to join NATO on Tuesday, military alliance’s chief says
Finland to become 31st member of world's biggest military alliance, prompting a warning from Russia.
Israel police detain man planning Passover sacrifice at Al-Aqsa
Fears are mounting that Jewish ultranationalists are trying to alter status quo at the compound housing Al-Aqsa Mosque.
Analysis: Why does Israel’s Ben-Gvir want a ‘national guard’?
Palestinians, Israeli opposition worry about formation of armed force directly under the far-right minister's control.
Netanyahu delays firing of dissenting Defence Minister Gallant
The Israeli prime minister and his defence chief visited soldiers together later on Monday in latest sign of thaw.
Killed in Russia: Who was fighter-turned-blogger Tatarsky?
Russia accuses Ukraine and the opposition of involvement, but Kyiv says 'the spiders are eating each other in a jar'.
Venezuela detains 44 officials in corruption probe
Government cracks down on embezzlement that is believed to have cost it billions of dollars.
Philippines announces locations of 4 bases to be used by US army
One site is near the hotly disputed South China Sea and another not far from Taiwan.
Kenya drops charges against opposition lawmakers over protests
Charges withdrawn after opposition leader Odinga calls off Monday's demonstration and agrees to talks with government.
Donald Trump set to fly to New York for court appearance
The former US president is due to be arraigned, fingerprinted and photographed at a Manhattan court on Tuesday.
Madagascar bans public protests ahead of presidential election
Government critics see ban as part of larger crackdown on dissent ahead of voting in November.
How will the Iran-Israel conflict play out in Syria?
Tehran has promised to retaliate against Israel but is focused in the meantime on diplomatic wins in the region.
Two killed by Israeli army in raid on West Bank city of Nablus
Two Palestinian men were killed by Israeli troops during a raid in the occupied West Bank city of Nablus.
Mystery baby reunited with her mother 54 days after Turkey quakes
Vetin Begdas reunites with her mother - who was assumed to have died in the quake - after a DNA test matched them.