Ukrainian rescuers dig for survivors after Russian missile strike
Missile strikes destroyed three buildings in residential quarter of the town of Chasiv Yar, killing at least 15 people.
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Faroe Islands to limit controversial dolphin hunt quota to 500
Bloody images of dolphin hunt by fishermen on self-governing islands located in the North Atlantic have caused outrage.
Portugal deploys 3,000 firefighters to battle heatwave blazes
Portuguese authorities announced a 'state of contingency' as at least 29 people have reported fire-related injuries.
Sri Lanka protesters staying put until president, PM leave office
Thousands occupying the presidential palace are determined to stay until both the president and PM step down officially.
North Korea suspected of conducting artillery fire drills: Seoul
North Korea appears to have conducted artillery firing drills days after US fighter jets deployed to South Korea.
Sri Lanka protests: How did we get here and what comes next?
Protesters occupying government buildings say they will remain until the president and PM step down.
Concerns over UN aid delivery amid fears Syria crossing may close
Lack of agreement regarding humanitarian aid deliveries likely to affect over four million citizens in northwest Syria.
Japan ruling coalition set to win election marred by Abe killing
Parliamentary polls may give Liberal Democratic Party a surge of support after the assassination of the former PM.
Ongoing civil strikes further cripple everyday life in Lebanon
Lebanese may be sympathetic to public sector workers striking over wages, but frustration at inconvenience remains.
‘Reorient… not rupture’: Biden defends Saudi visit in column
US president writes in Washington Post his visit will keep US 'strong and secure' and that human rights is on agenda.
Photos: Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha
Millions of Muslims around the world celebrate the festival that marks the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
Two bar shootings leave 19 dead in South Africa
Police said it is too early to say if assaults in Soweto and Pietermaritzburg were connected.
Sri Lanka hopes to install new gov’t after day of chaos and rage
Calm on streets a day after president's residence stormed and PM's house torched, forcing both to announce resignations.
US protesters call on Biden to do more to protect abortion rights
Protesters say Biden's Friday executive order to ease access to services to terminate pregnancies was insufficient.
Photos: All that happened in Sri Lanka on big day of protests
On island's most chaotic day in months amid economic crisis, protesters storm president's residence and torch PM's home.
Italy relocates refugees after Lampedusa centre overwhelmed
Navy begins transferring the first of 600 migrants and refugees from Lampedusa amid a sharp uptick in new arrivals.
Russia-Ukraine live news: 15 killed in Donetsk, says official
Dozens are also feared trapped after Russian attack destroys a five-storey apartment, Ukrainian official says.
Argentina president urges unity as anti-government protests build
Argentina is grappling with runaway inflation, huge pressure on the peso currency and spiking gas import costs.
Polls open in Japan election overshadowed by Shinzo Abe’s killing
Ruling LDP set for strong election showing in upper house election held days after ex-prime minister's assassination.
Srebrenica women recognised for highlighting 1995 genocide
More than 8,000 men and boys from the Bosniak ethnic group perished in 10 days of slaughter by Bosnian Serb forces.