Ukraine pledges to defend ‘fortress Bakhmut’ as battle rages
Kyiv says it is holding off attacks from Russian forces attempting to surround the eastern Ukrainian city.
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Demonstrators, police clash as Greece train crash protests resume
Protesters clashed with police in front of the Greek parliament in Athens as demonstrations continue.
Fire hits Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh
A massive fire has raced through a crammed refugee camp for Rohingya in Bangladesh, leaving thousands homeless.
Thousands protest in Athens after deadly train crash
Anarchists, students, leftists and railway workers stage protest in Athens following deadly train crash.
Imran Khan facing arrest: How did we get here?
Police showed up at ex-PM Khan's residence to issue him an arrest warrant, leading hundreds to protest outside his home.
Fire blazes through crowded Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh
At least 2,000 huts damaged in one of the 32 camps in Cox's Bazar district where more than 1.2 million people live.
Britain prepares to unveil new powers to ‘stop the boats’
PM Sunak says those coming to the UK illegally will not be allowed to stay, in line with the new proposed rules.
Tunisian opposition defies protest ban, rallies against president
Hundreds of opposition supporters march through the streets to demand that President Kais Saied step down.
Qatar ships World Cup portable homes to quake-affected Turkey
Some two million people are living in temporary shelters after the earthquakes that hit on February 6.
Pakistan police attempt to arrest ex-PM Imran Khan
Officials from Islamabad Police travelled to former Pakistan PM's residence in Lahore.
Qatar’s emir criticises aid delay to Syria earthquake victims
Qatar's Sheikh Tamim said it was wrong to abuse humanitarian aid for political purposes in Syria.
Photos: Ukrainian forces defending Bakhmut as civilians flee
For months, Bakhmut has been a key target of Moscow’s grinding eastern offensive.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 375
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 375th day, we take a look at the main developments.
‘Historic’ deal to protect high seas agreed by UN member states
Only about 1 percent of the high seas are currently protected.
At CPAC forum, Trump sets eyes on returning to White House
Donald Trump continues to have an iron grip over the right-wing, grassroots base of his Republican Party, CPAC shows.
North Korea says UN should demand end to South Korea-US drills
Pyongyang statement comes after Seoul and Washington announced more than 10 days of large-scale military exercises.
China sets economic growth target of 5% as parliament opens
China's parliament set to hand Xi Jinping third term as president and implement biggest government shake-up in a decade.
Israelis rally again to protest government’s judicial overhaul
Tens of thousands rally for the ninth straight week against government plan to overhaul court system.
UN nuclear chief says Iran pledges more access for inspectors
Iran agrees to reconnect surveillance cameras at nuclear sites and increase pace of inspections, nuclear watchdog says.
Schoolgirls in Iran hospitalised after suspected poisonings
Dozens of schoolgirls admitted to hospital across several Iranian provinces, according to local media reports.