Wave of raids, arrests target government critics in Tunisia
The crackdown on opponents of President Saied has sparked international criticism and fears of a return to autocracy.
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India’s BJP slams Soros for saying Adani crisis will weaken Modi
The financier-philanthropist has predicted Adani Group's woes would loosen the Hindu nationalist leader's grip on power.
After surviving earthquake, Syrian family of seven dies in fire
The Syrian family had moved to the central region of Konya from the southeastern Turkish city of Nurdagi.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 359
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 359th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Syria’s Assad thanks ‘Arab brothers’ as quakes stir aid diplomacy
The quakes have given the isolated Syrian leader a shot at engaging with neighbours.
Alarm grows over WFP plan to cut food aid for Rohingya refugees
Experts say reduction would be 'catastrophic' for hundreds of thousands living in Bangladesh camps.
Japan’s new H3 space rocket fails to blast off
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency said the H3’s main engine had ignited but two booster engines failed.
Suspect in Half Moon Bay mass shooting pleads not guilty
The 66-year-old former farmworker is accused of killing seven people in back-to-back shootings in California last month.
Indonesia stadium crush trial hit by claims of intimidation
Police were filmed heckling prosecutors at trial of five people, including three police officers, over Malang disaster.
Bruce Willis diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, family says
Willis, famous for films like Die Hard, retired from acting in 2022 after suffering from the language disorder aphasia.
Canada to send warships to Haiti amid ongoing violence
Violence from powerful criminal organisations has racked the island since the assassination of President Jovenel Moise.
Tesla fired employees for union efforts, workers’ group says
Tesla Workers United said employees were fired in 'retaliation for union activity' and to 'discourage' it.
UN launches $1bn appeal for earthquake aid operations in Turkey
After launching a $400m appeal for Syrians, the UN has now appealed for funds for the Turkish relief operation.
Biden says flying objects likely tied to private sector, research
US president says objects shot down over North America do not appear to be linked to alleged Chinese 'spy' balloon.
Family of man killed after police tasing calls for accountability
Darryl Tyree Williams, an African American, told police he had a heart problem during an arrest. They tased him anyway.
US pledges more support after Ohio toxic train spill
Residents of East Palestine, Ohio, are demanding answers amid fears over health effects of toxic chemical spill.
Libraries address ‘gaps’ in California housing, weather response
As droughts, fire and severe storms ravage the western United States, local libraries offer sanctuary to those in need.
Russia rains missiles on Ukraine, eyes Bakhmut capture in April
Wagner head Yevgeny Prigozhin says 'bureaucracy' has held Russia back and predicts Bakhmut will fall by April.
Balloons, ‘objects’ – what’s in the sky above the US?
US airspace is increasingly crowded, not all regulated, and with so much up there, it's not easy to track it all.
US labour market remains tight, monthly producer prices rise
The reports are stoking concerns that the US Fed will continue raising interest rates to battle inflation.