‘My sister had dreams’: Mourning after school blast in Kabul
At least 38 killed and 82 wounded in attack on education centre where the majority of victims were young women.
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Timeline: How did Indonesia’s deadly football stampede unfold?
Chaos broke out after a local match in East Java province; police used tear gas, resulting in the stampede.
Nobel season is here: Five things to know about the prizes
Nobel Peace Prize is presented in Norway, while other awards such as literature and economics are handed out in Sweden.
Brazil votes in tense election with Lula da Silva tipped to win
Brazilians vote in divisive polls pitting far-right President Jair Bolsonaro against left-wing frontrunner Lula.
‘Situation under control,’ Burkina Faso coup leader says
Protesters target France's embassy and march in Ouagadougou carrying the Russian flag.
Pakistan’s former PM Khan gets bail after arrest warrant
Imran Khan faces several cases due to his remarks against police officials and a judge made at a rally last month.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 221
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 221st day, we take a look at the main developments.
Bosnia election: Growing ethnic tensions dominate polls
Voters are choosing the members of the shared Bosnian presidency, parliament deputies, and Republika Srpska's president.
Tractor trailer carrying Hindu devotees crashes, killing dozens
The trailer was carrying about 40 people, mostly women and children, in the city of Kanpur in Utter Pradesh province.
Centre-right GERB party to win Bulgaria election: Exit poll
Bulgarians voted in their fourth general election in less than two years amid soaring inflation.
Biden to visit Florida as toll from Hurricane Ian rises to 44
Death toll expected to rise as rescuers look for survivors of Ian, one of the most powerful storms to hit the US.
Siamak Namazi allowed to leave Iran prison for a week
Siamak Namazi, who was convicted of spying, released from detention amid reported US-Iran talks on prisoner releases.
Ukraine hails ‘next step towards liberation’ as Russia retreats
Moscow says troops withdrawn from key city of Lyman to 'advantageous lines' following encirclement by Ukrainian forces.
Venezuela releases 7 jailed Americans; US frees 2 prisoners
Prisoner swap is a rare gesture of goodwill by President Nicholas Maduro as he looks to rebuild relations with the US.
Burkina coup-makers accuse France of supporting counterattack
France 'firmly denies' involvement of the French army in an alleged counteroffensive plan by toppled leader Damiba.
Hurricane Ian: Search for survivors continues as death toll rises
At least 31 people were confirmed dead, including 27 people in Florida mostly from drowning.
19 killed, including four elite Guard members, in Iran attack
Iran's state-run IRNA news says 32 Guard members, including volunteer Basiji forces, were also wounded in the clashes.
Russia accused of kidnapping head of Ukraine nuclear plant
Ihor Murashov arrested outside the Zaporizhzhia nuclear facility by Russian troops and he hasn't been heard from since.
24 killed after Ukraine evacuation convoy shelled: Governor
Kharkiv's governor says attack on a civilian convoy in Kupyansy district is 'сruelty that can’t be justified'.
Thousands of Iraqis gather to mark 2019 anti-government protest
Demonstrators and security forces clash during rally remembering the uprising three years ago.