Iraq’s Sadrist camp refuses to join new government
Associate of Muslim leader Moqtada al-Sadr says new government has a 'clear subordination to militias'.
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One dead in flash floods on Greek island Crete
Greek island hit by powerful storms, causing flooding of houses, roads and trapping people in their cars.
China says it reserves right to use force over Taiwan
Beijing official says reunification of China and Taiwan meets the interests of all, including the self-governing island.
Pakistan summons US envoy over Biden’s nuclear remarks
US president said Pakistan is one of the 'most dangerous' nations which has 'nuclear weapons without any cohesion'.
Iran and EU on collision course over sanctions tied with protests
Tehran signals it will respond to any EU action on the protests, but has not divulged the nature of its countermeasures.
First Russian soldiers arrive in Belarus for joint force: Minsk
Belarus's defence ministry says that the mission is 'exclusively' to strengthen the protection of its borders.
High stakes gamble: Putin’s tactical nuclear options
With Russia’s reputation as a great military power in tatters, could President Vladimir Putin resort to nuclear weapons?
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.
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.