Protests rage in France for a 10th day, as Macron remains defiant
Exit from the firestorm of protest triggered by Macron's changes looks as far away as ever.
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Myanmar military dissolves Aung San Suu Kyi’s NLD party
NLD led by Suu Kyi among 40 parties dissolved after failing to meet registration deadline, according to state TV.
Photos: Fire kills dozens at Mexico migrant centre near US border
Ciudad Juarez is a major crossing point for refugees and migrants entering the United States.
Pirates board Danish-owned ship in dreaded Gulf of Guinea
The tanker was attacked in the Gulf of Guinea, seen as one of the world's most dangerous shipping routes.
Philippines’ Marcos to shut out ICC after losing drug-war appeal
The Philippines has argued its own institutions are capable of prosecuting crimes.
Fire at migrant detention facility in Mexico kills 39 men
Another 29 people injured in deadly blaze at an immigration holding centre in Ciudad Juarez near the US border.
Israeli right-wing protesters attack Palestinians in Jerusalem
Reports say that one man was "savagely beaten" in Jerusalem, after pro-government supporters had gathered.
Settler attack Palestinians in Huwara amid Israeli army presence
At least six Palestinians injured in an Israeli settler attack on Palestinians in Nablus in the occupied West Bank.
Decades of deadly gun violence in US schools
Nashville shooting that killed six is the latest school attack to raise questions about easy access to assault weapons.
Russia says oil sales to India soared 22-fold last year
Sales to India surged in 2022 as European buyers turned to other markets after the Ukraine war, Russian deputy PM says.
Why does Russia want tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus?
Minsk and Moscow have close military ties with Belarus a staging ground for the invasion of neighbouring Ukraine.
UN says prominent Afghan girls’ education activist arrested
Matiullah Wesa of Pen Path NGO that travels across Afghanistan with a mobile school arrested in Kabul, says UN mission.
Freed Hotel Rwanda hero Rusesabagina arrives in Qatar from Rwanda
Rusesabagina was sentenced in September 2021 to 25 years over ties to a group opposed to Rwanda's Paul Kagame.
‘Becoming visible’: India’s first female Rohingya graduate
Tasmida Johar is happy she was able to study despite the odds but wishes other Rohingya women also had the opportunity.
Brazilian teenager accused of fatally stabbing Sao Paulo teacher
Brazilian media outlets say the 13-year-old suspect appeared to be inspired by a deadly school shooting in 2019.
Kenya police fire tear gas to disperse anti-government protesters
Thousands of protesters march in Nairobi against the rising cost of living despite the government ban on rallies.
Biden signs executive order restricting use of commercial spyware
The decision comes as governments around the world face accusations of using spyware to target dissidents.
Ecuador: At least 16 dead after heavy rainfall causes landslide
Emergency officials say the massive landslide also injured 16 people in Andean community in central Ecuador.
Scientists discover water inside tiny beads of glass on moon
Analysis of lunar soil samples shows spheres of glass hold water inside them, scientists have said.
China says no conditions on Honduras diplomatic deal
Honduras has become the latest Latin American country to open formal ties with Beijing and end relations with Taiwan.