US defence chief hails ‘demonstrable success’ by Ukrainian forces
Speaking at a meeting in Germany to bolster support for Ukraine, Austin also announced $675m more in US military aid.
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Memphis shooting spree leaves four people dead, three wounded
Officials said this was a 'mobile mass shooting' that took place at eight crime scenes.
Why is Israel bombing Syrian airports?
Israel has bombed Syrian airports and military positions numerous times over the course of the 11-year war in Syria.
Fighting rages near Russian-held nuclear plant in Ukraine
The besieged Zaporizhzhia nuclear facility may be closed as residents near the plant are urged to evacuate.
Muslim domestic workers in India changing names out of fear
India’s domestic workers in general face caste-based discrimination and violence, but Muslims are further marginalised.
Rain and floods hamper earthquake rescue mission in China
Dozens of people remain missing after magnitude 6.8 earthquake hit Sichuan province, killing at least 82 people.
French, US delegations visit Taiwan as tension with China festers
Latest visits are likely to further anger Beijing, which condemns any diplomatic action conferring legitimacy on Taiwan.
Burundi president names new PM after coup plot claims
President Ndayishimiye gave no reasons for the replacement but had warned of a coup against his government last week.
India and Japan to hold more military drills to deepen ties
India and Japan bolster their militaries to tackle what they see as increased security threats, including from China.
Switzerland summons China’s envoy over Uighur rights concerns
The move follows the UN's report on China's 'arbitrary and discriminatory detention' of Uighurs and other Muslims.
Human progress retreats to 2016 levels by COVID, other crises: UN
UNDP says the Human Development Index has declined for two straight years for the first time in its history.
Independent Egyptian journalists questioned over ‘false’ report
The four journalists, released on bail, were accused of defamation, online harassment and spreading false information.
Tunisian opposition to boycott December elections, decry ‘coup’
Opposition accuses President Kais Saied of attempting to return Tunisia to one-man rule.
Encouraging data of malaria jab trial raise hopes of mass rollout
Researchers express hope vaccine developed by Oxford University could be produced on a large scale in a matter of years.
Borneo skeleton may show 31,000 year old amputation
Discovery in cave in Indonesia 'rewrites understanding' on the development of medical knowledge.
‘Nothing left to burn’: Wildfires blaze through the Arctic
Fires engulfing boreal forests and tundra are releasing vast amounts of greenhouse gases from carbon-rich soil.
Israeli forces kill Palestinian youth near Ramallah in West Bank
Israeli army accuses man of attacking soldier at a military checkpoint controlling Ramallah's northern entrance.
US judge strikes down Michigan’s 1931 anti-abortion law
Decision is the latest development in a contentious battle to shape the future of abortion rights in the US state.
Photos: Bolsonaro makes Brazil bicentennial celebrations his own
Thousands turn out for independence celebrations weeks before Bolsonaro faces election challenge from Lula da Silva.
Israeli PM opposes prosecuting soldier who likely shot Abu Akleh
Soldiers have 'full backing' of Israeli government,' Yair Lapid says regarding killing of Shireen Abu Akleh.