Appeal at UN for world leaders to protect Afghan girls’ education
Women urge leaders to unite and demand Taliban government reopen girls' schools and offer protection of their rights.
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Fiona declared category 4 hurricane as it heads towards Bermuda
Fiona strengthens into category 4 storm as it moves away from Turks and Caicos Islands, National Hurricane Center says.
Thailand roadside bomb kills police officer, injures three others
Southern Thailand has been the site of a low-level rebellion by Muslim fighters which has resulted in thousands killed.
World reacts to Putin’s partial mobilisation plans in Ukraine war
Ukraine says Moscow's move is 'predictable' as it is failing to achieve its objectives in the seven-month-old war.
Putin orders partial mobilisation: What exactly did he say?
President Vladimir Putin ordered a mobilisation of troops, escalating Moscow's so-called military operation in Ukraine.
Mapping the Ukraine regions ‘voting’ on joining Russia
Russian-backed separatists say they plan to hold 'referendums' on becoming part of Russia between September 23-27.
Israeli, Turkish leaders hold first meeting since 2008
Israeli PM Lapid's office says the two leaders discussed an array of issues, including energy and intelligence sharing.
US, Russia to resume space missions despite Ukraine war tensions
The joint flight comes after Russia recently said it would withdraw from the space station after 2024.
Rescue effort under way after some 230 whales beached in Tasmania
Latest mass stranding of whale pod comes just day after 14 sperm whales were found beached off Tasmania's King Island.
‘Anonymous’ hacks Iran state websites after Mahsa Amini’s death
The two main websites of the Iranian government and several media websites have been targeted by hackers.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 210
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 210th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Russia’s Putin signs decree on partial mobilisation for citizens
The Russian president says he is defending Russian territories and the West wanted to destroy the country.
At UN General Assembly, leaders condemn Russia’s war in Ukraine
Germany and France denounce Putin's imperialism in Ukraine, as Qatar, Senegal and Turkey call for peace talks.
China says will do all it can for peaceful Taiwan ‘reunification’
Beijing says the self-ruled island is part of China and has been increasingly assertive over its claim.
Iran confirms first deaths in protests over Mahsa Amini’s death
Iranian officials said foreign actors are influencing the spreading protests over the death of a young woman.
Understanding Russia’s planned referendum in Ukraine
Moscow-backed separatists in Ukraine have called for a referendum, paving the way for formal Russian annexation.
‘Preyed upon’: Texas sheriff opens probe into US migrant flights
County sheriff says 48 migrants were 'lured under false pretenses' to travel from Texas to Martha's Vineyard last week.
Democrats focus on abortion ahead of US midterms, spending shows
Roughly 1 in 3 TV advertisement dollars spent by Democrats and their allies have focused on abortion, AP analysis finds.
Hunger now killing one person every four seconds, NGOs say
In an open letter, more than 200 NGOs urge decisive international action to 'end the spiralling global hunger crisis'.
Pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine to hold annexation votes
Separatists in Donbas, Kherson and Zaporizhia regions to hold referendums on joining Russia from September 23 to 27.