Head of top German art fair resigns in anti-Semitism row
Sabine Schormann leaves her post at Documenta after an exhibit featuring anti-Semitic elements prompted an outcry.
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Civilians killed as Russia intensifies attacks across Ukraine
Russian forces fire missiles and shells across Ukraine after military announces it is stepping up its onslaught.
US soprano Angel Blue slams blackface, pulls out of Italy opera
The US singer says she will not sing in, La Traviata, after a recent work at the theatre had performers in blackface.
Four charged over Cyprus ‘cash-for-passports’ scheme
Former President of Cyprus Parliament and ex-MP among four charged with corruption, legal sources say.
Dozens killed in tribal clashes in Sudan’s Blue Nile State
At least 39 others have been wounded and 16 shops torched since violence broke out on Monday over a land dispute.
Why does Saudi Arabia want Red Sea islands of Tiran and Sanafir?
Peacekeepers will leave a strategic Red Sea island, boosting the prospect of contact between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 143
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 143rd day, we take a look at the main developments.
North Macedonia votes to resolve dispute with Bulgaria
Lawmakers pass a deal aimed at settling a dispute with Bulgaria, clearing the way to long-due EU membership talks.
Ukraine war prevents formal communique at G20 finance talks
Ministers pledge to address global food insecurity, rising debt and energy crises but make few policy breakthroughs.
Iran blacklists US officials for supporting ‘terrorist’ group MEK
Iran says the Americans provided deliberate support to a group that is accused of killing 17,000 Iranians over decades.
Six people killed in rare attack near Malian capital Bamako
Three of the people killed were members of security forces and three were civilians, security ministry says.
Colombians call for end to impunity as activist killings continue
More than 100 social leaders killed so far this year, rights group says, as Colombia grapples with surging violence.
US ‘will not walk away’ from Middle East: Biden at Saudi summit
President Joe Biden says US will remain an active and engaged partner in the Middle East, focusing on regional ties.
Heatwave scorches Europe as hundreds evacuated from wildfires
Officials issue health warnings as Europe braces for a new heatwave in the coming days.
Helicopter crash after arrest of Mexico drug lord kills many
Navy helicopter carrying 15 people during operation to arrest high-profile cartel leader crashes, killing 14 on board.
US doubles down on claim that Iran wants to sell drones to Russia
Iran has already told Ukraine it will not do anything to prolong the war, which it blames on NATO’s expansion in Europe.
Sri Lanka kicks off process to choose new president
Parliament meets to begin choosing a new leader after President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled and resigned following protests.
US, Saudi Arabia pledge moves to stabilise global energy markets
Washington welcomes Riyadh’s commitment to supporting global oil markets as it seeks to lower the price of gasoline.
Israel launches air raids on Gaza Strip, no casualties reported
The missile attacks came after US President Joe Biden left Israel to travel to Saudi Arabia.
‘Hope has a place’: Thailand moves forward on civil unions
Country looks set to be first in Southeast Asia to recognise same-sex partnerships, with gay marriage also on table.