Man kills official in machete attack on two churches in Spain
Prosecutors are investigating the attacks at two Catholic churches in Algeciras as a possible 'act of terrorism'.
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France agrees to withdraw troops from Burkina Faso within a month
The move comes after the Sahel country's military rulers demanded that Paris withdraw its forces.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 337
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 337th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Thousands protest ‘invasion’ on divisive Australia holiday
Australians rally in support of Indigenous rights on the anniversary of the day the British colonial fleet arrived.
Northeast Asia battles severe cold snap and heavy snow
The Korean Peninsula, Japan and China see temperatures plunge to levels not seen in a decade as snow hampers travel.
Surveillance concerns as India issues new digital IDs in Kashmir
In Indian-administered Kashmir, some see the new family IDs as part of campaign to exert greater control over residents.
Legislators submit motion to impeach Peru President Dina Boluarte
The move underlines severe polarisation in a country that has had six presidents in six years.
Opium cultivation surges since Myanmar military seized power: UN
Opium poppy was cultivated on more than 40,000 hectares in Myanmar last year, a 33 percent increase compared with 2021.
UNESCO designates Odesa as World Heritage site amid war threats
The decision is designed to protect the 'outstanding universal value' of the historic Black Sea port.
Former Colombian drug-trafficking magnate pleads guilty in US
Dairo Antonio Usuga David, or 'Otoniel', was leader of the Gulf Clan, one of Colombia's largest paramilitary groups.
Trump to return to Meta platform Facebook after two-year ban
The US social media giant has called the suspension 'extraordinary decision taken in extraordinary circumstances'.
Pro-abortion rights advocates sue over state pill restrictions
The lawsuit comes as Republican-led states in the US attempt to crack down on the use of abortion-inducing medications.
Half Moon Bay shooting suspect faces seven murder charges
California authorities identify six of the seven victims, as US reels from mass shootings and gun violence 'epidemic'.
Sons of Panamanian ex-president released from US prison
The two brothers are expected to return to Panama on Wednesday, where they and their father face corruption charges.
US bars entry for those who ‘undermine’ Nigeria’s upcoming polls
February 25 elections, which will determine Nigeria's president, come amid inflation and widespread insecurity.
Taliban working on guidelines for women NGO workers: UN says
UN aid chief Martin Griffiths met Taliban officials in a bid to push them to further relax the ban on women workers.
‘Rather pathetic’: Germany feels the heat after tank resistance
German reluctance to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine alleviated as US steps up with Abrams.
Tanzania opposition leader Lissu returns from exile
His return follows President Hassan's announcement this month of the end of a ban on political gatherings in Tanzania.
Abrams and Leopard tanks: Why are they important to Ukraine?
Kyiv has long called on Western nations to send battle tanks, arguing they are essential for battlefield success.
‘Cope with your own debt’, China tells US over Zambia debt relief
Washington and Beijing are vying for influence in Africa, where Chinese banks are major lenders.