Russian separatists in Luhansk convict ex-OSCE staff of treason
The court of Russia-backed Luhansk People's Republic sentenced two former OSCE staff members to 13 years in prison.
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Hurricane Fiona slams Dominican Republic as Puerto Rico reeling
Dominican Republic is being battered by strong winds and heavy rainfall as Puerto Rico copes with 'catastrophic' damage.
Who is running, how does voting work in Italy’s election?
Italy is set to vote in an election that will likely see its most far-right government in power since World War II.
UK lays Queen Elizabeth II to rest after state funeral
Thousands line the streets of London as Britain pays last respects to the late queen before her burial in Windsor.
Tunisian authorities summon Ennahdha leaders for questioning
Rached Ghannouchi and Ali Larayedh appeared at a police station after being summoned by 'anti-terrorism' police.
Russia and China agree to expand security ties
Top Russian official declares on a visit to China that Kremlin considers beefing up ties with Beijing a top policy goal.
Booking.com to warn users reserving occupied West Bank properties
Israeli outlet says website will add safety guidance to bookings in the West Bank that will include the word 'occupied'.
Ukraine troops focus on Donbas ‘de-occupation’ from Russia
Ukraine troops advance along the key Oskil River threatening Russian forces in the Donbas - Moscow's prized territory.
Who is – and who is not – attending Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral?
World leaders and royals assembled in London for Queen Elizabeth's funeral.
Iran denies Mahsa Amini, woman who died in custody, was beaten
Mahsa Amini’s family has refuted claims she suffered from pre-existing medical conditions as suggested by authorities.
China lifts weeks-long lockdown on southwest Chengdu
Government offices, public transport and companies resume work in the city of 21 million people after COVID outbreak.
Jerusalem: Palestinian schools strike over Israeli-imposed books
Hundreds of Palestinian schools strike in protest at Israeli efforts to censor Palestinian textbooks.
Drop terrorism charges against ex-PM Imran Khan: Pakistan court
High court orders removal of terrorism charges against the former prime minister, says his defence lawyer.
Who is Italy’s leadership hopeful Giorgia Meloni?
After her party's meteoric rise, Meloni could become the first far-right leader to guide the country since World War II.
Film on anchor Ravish Kumar ‘angry letter to journalism’ in India
While We Watched is a 'wake-up call to how perilous and fragile the relationship between a free press and democracy is'.
Taliban, US swap prisoners – Guantanamo detainee for navy veteran
Afghanistan's foreign minister says US navy veteran Mark Frerichs was exchanged for Taliban associate Bashar Noorzai.
Ben & Jerry’s founder: Unilever violating deal over Israel sale
The ice cream makers say Unilever has violated a 2000 agreement by selling its business to a local licensee.
Egypt frees Al Jazeera journalist Ahmed al-Najdi
Ahmed Al-Najdi calls on the Egyptian authorities to release three of his colleagues still in detention.
Russian pop star Alla Pugacheva condemns Putin’s war on Ukraine
The superstar female musician denounces Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the 'death of our boys for illusory goals.'
US military base in Syria targeted in failed rocket attack
US Central Command says at least four rockets were launched towards the US military's Green Village base in Syria.