Moscow-held Kherson region ‘pauses’ referendum to join Russia
The vote expected in September delayed due to 'security reasons', the Russia-appointed administration in Kherson says.
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Dozens of Lebanese and Syrian refugees stranded for days at sea
Two children have died, refugees say, as about 60 of them remain stranded for days on a boat in the Mediterranean.
Israeli inquiry into Shireen Abu Akleh killing draws condemnation
Palestinian officials, human rights advocates, and the family of Al Jazeera journalist slam findings of Israeli inquiry.
Canada police say 1 stabbing suspect dead, other still at large
Police still searching for suspect Myles Sanderson after deadly stabbing spree in central province of Saskatchewan.
Germany, Israel mark 50 years since 1972 Munich Olympics attacks
Eleven members of the Israeli Olympic team, five Palestinian attackers and a policeman died in the incident.
Russia jails ex-journalist Ivan Safronov for 22 years for treason
Safronov's supporters say the case is payback for reporting that exposed details of Russia’s international arms sales.
What are meme stocks and why are they back?
Why are day traders betting on flailing companies? Who is making the money? And what's a meme stock anyway?
Photos: Fisherwomen around Kashmir lake fear losing livelihood
As Lake Wullar's condition deteriorates due to growing pollution and encroachment, women stare at an uncertain future.
Breaking down Israel’s regulations on foreigners in the West Bank
Israel has delayed implementation of revised restrictions on foreigners entering the occupied West Bank after backlash.
Odinga accepts but disagrees with court decision on Kenya election
The Supreme Court had delivered a unanimous verdict on Monday upholding William Ruto's victory in the presidential poll.
Photos: Boris Johnson’s time in office as he exits Downing Street
The debate over leader Boris Johnson's legacy will linger long after he leaves, as Liz Truss set to succeed him.
Israel says ‘high possibility’ its army killed Shireen Abu Akleh
Israel says it will not launch a criminal probe into the killing of Al Jazeera journalist who was shot in the head.
Israel extends detention of Palestinian French rights lawyer
Salah Hammouri, 37, has been held by Israel without trial or charge since March based on 'secret evidence'.
UN humanitarian chief says ‘famine at the door’ in Somalia
At least 1 million people in Somalia have been displaced by the worst drought in decades, driven by climate change.
Bed Bath & Beyond CFO plunges to death
Gutstavo Arnal, the 52-year-old CFO of the struggling big-box chain, fell to his death on Friday in New York.
UN Myanmar envoy ‘very concerned’ about Aung San Suu Kyi’s health
Speaking in Singapore, Noeleen Heyzer says she will make no second visit to the country unless she can see the deposed l
Former Tata Sons chairman Cyrus Mistry dies in car crash
Mistry, 54, who died on Sunday, was sacked from Tata Sons, the holding company of the $300b conglomerate, in 2016.
Chile says emphatic no to proposed new constitution in referendum
Chileans reject proposed progressive constitution that would have replaced the charter dating from the Pinochet era.
Ten killed in knife rampage in remote Canada communities
Police hunt for two men after a series of stabbings in central Canada also wounded more than a dozen people.
Germany announces $65bn plan to combat rising energy prices
Several EU nations announce emergency plans to combat skyrocketing energy prices in the wake of Russia's war in Ukraine.