India slips in Global Hunger Index, ranks 107 out of 121 nations
India has seen impressive economic growth in recent decades but it fares poorly on UN human development indices.
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New UK chancellor admits ‘mistakes’, warns of tax hikes
Jeremy Hunt warns of tax hikes, saying 'very difficult decisions ahead', as Prime Minister Liz Truss faces a backlash.
DR Congo colonels get death penalty for murder of Chinese workers
Six people, including two army colonels, sentenced to death while four others were jailed for 10 years in the case.
Floods inundate Australia as the country battles extreme weather
The deluge in Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania comes six months after the deadly east coast flood disaster.
El Salvador: 55,000 suspected gang members arrested since March
The arrests come as parliament extended emergency powers that allow authorities to arrest suspects without warrants.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 234
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 234th day, we take a look at the main developments.
California governor blocks parole of Charles Manson cult follower
'Manson family' cult follower Patricia Krenwinkel is the longest-serving woman prisoner in the United States.
India says submarine-launched ballistic missile test a success
India is now the sixth country to have nuclear-powered submarines with ballistic missile launch capabilities.
Series of earthquakes rattle Hawaii amid Mauna Loa volcano unrest
Mauna Loa is the largest active volcano on the planet and is in a “state of heightened unrest", scientists say.
US announces new $725m military assistance package for Ukraine
The new aid is aimed at restocking ammunition for advanced weapons systems used in Ukraine's counteroffensive.
Xi ‘firmly in charge’ as rivals fall in China anti-graft campaign
Chinese president heads into five-yearly party congress after a string of senior politicians convicted for corruption.
Palestinians in Gaza protest against wave of Israeli violence
Protesters held banners in solidarity with victims of Israeli violence in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem.
Enter Boeing as Airbus and Qatar Airways resume court battle
Dispute about damage to A350 jets descended into a tug-of-war over confidential documents, with Boeing being dragged in.
No regrets on Ukraine: Russia ‘acted correctly’, says Putin
Russian president pledged to end the divisive troop mobilisation in two weeks but critics expressed scepticism.
California voters expected to pass abortion rights measure
The Democratic Party hopes that fight to protect abortion rights will galvanise voters in November's midterm elections.
Blockade by gangs on fuel source in Haiti is causing famine: UN
A UN analysis found that 4.7 million people, nearly half of Haiti's population, are experiencing acute food insecurity.
Mine explosion in northern Turkey kills 22, traps dozens
Eight others critically injured after a blast hundreds of metres below ground tore through a mine in Amasya.
Timeline: British Prime Minister Liz Truss in crisis
British PM Liz Truss sacks chancellor, scraps parts of economic package in desperate bid for political survival.
‘Global catastrophe’ and other Vladimir Putin quotes of the day
Russian leader gives a news conference and fields a range of questions, mostly on his 'special military operation'.
Kroger snaps up Albertsons for $25bn to create grocery giant
But the deal could stifle competition and lead to higher prices for Americans already grappling with surging inflation.