India rocket puts 36 internet satellites into orbit
The mission was part of a commercial arrangement between a government-run firm and UK-based OneWeb satellite firm.
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Who’s on China’s new Politburo Standing Committee?
The elite committee was appointed following a week-long Congress of the governing party.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 242
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 242nd day, we take a look at the main developments.
Saudi crown prince ‘not attending Arab summit on doctors’ advice’
Saudi Arabia offered no immediate acknowledgment of Algeria's comments about Prince Mohammed's condition.
China’s Xi secures third term, stacks leadership team with allies
Communist Party elects Xi Jinping for a historic third term, introduces a Standing Committee stacked with loyalists.
Xi set to clinch historic third term as China unveils new leaders
China's Communist Party is set to unveil its new leadership and confirm Xi Jinping for an unprecedented third term.
Sunak, Johnson hold talks amid battle for Conservative leadership
Meeting comes as support for Rishi Sunak surges and legislators warn against Boris Johnson's return to Downing Street.
Thousands Marched In Solidarity With Iranian Women After Mahsa Amini Died In Custody Of Morality Police
Protesters around the world gathered to protest Iran's crackdown after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, an Iranian Kurdish woman who died while in custody of the country's morality police.
Russian authorities urge residents to leave Kherson ‘immediately’
Call comes as Ukrainian forces are expected to embark on a campaign to recapture the city in southern Ukraine.
Category 4 Hurricane Roslyn set to hit Mexico
Roslyn is expected to produce significant coastal flooding and damaging winds before making landfall on Sunday.
Israeli forces kill Palestinian in West Bank
Palestinian died in hospital, say health officials, and Israeli police shot another Palestinian in East Jerusalem.
Giorgia Meloni sworn in as Italy’s first female prime minister
Ceremony took place amid tensions within Meloni's coalition after partner Berlusconi boasted about Putin ties.
Iran slams call for UN probe into alleged use of its drones
The foreign spokesperson says calls for probe into the use of alleged Iranian drones in Ukraine is 'false and baseless'.
What would retreat from Ukraine’s Kherson mean for Russia?
A look at the military and political importance of the city Ukraine is fighting to recapture from Russia.
Blackouts in parts of Ukraine after ‘massive’ Russian attacks
Hundreds of thousands of people in central and western Ukraine are without power after Russia carried out air raids.
Iran opens consulate in Armenia’s Kapan as it expands ties
Iran has repeatedly said it will not tolerate a change in its border and transit areas with Armenia.
‘Not feeling well’: China’s ex-leader led out of party congress
Hu Jintao was escorted out of the closing ceremony of the party congress with colleagues staring firmly ahead.
China’s Communist Party endorses Xi Xinping’s ‘core’ leadership
President Xi Jinping is now all but certain to be unveiled as general secretary for an unprecedented third term.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 241
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 241st day, we take a look at the main developments.
UK’s Sunak ‘qualifies’ for PM race as Johnson eyes comeback
Boris Johnson cuts short his holiday apparently to join the PM race, as ex-chancellor leads in Tory leadership contest.