Nordic deal increases Turkish power in NATO, but pitfalls ahead
Deal last week saw Turkey back Finland and Sweden's NATO bids, averting a potential crisis, but differences remain.
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With no fuel and no cash, Sri Lanka grinds to a halt
Less than a day's worth of fuel remains, says the energy minister, as the cash-strapped nation extends school closures.
Three dead as Hurricane Bonnie passes over Central America
Storm kills one in El Salvador and two in Nicaragua as it moves from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.
Italian Alps glacier collapse: Rescuers resume search; six killed
Sixteen people are thought to be missing as authorities describe the disaster as an 'unthinkable carnage'.
Hong Kong lawmaker who met China’s Xi tests positive for COVID
Xi was in Hong Kong to mark 25 years since the territory's return to Chinese sovereignty.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 131
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 131st day, we take a look at the main developments.
Papua New Guinea begins voting in key elections
Polls are being held under tight security; police say 15 election-related deaths have been recorded so far this year.
Photos: Heavy rains and floods as thousands flee homes in Sydney
Australia’s largest city braces for possibly worst flooding in 18 months as thousands have been told to evacuate.
‘Devastating’: Thousands more told to evacuate from Sydney floods
Some 32,000 people told to evacuate as heavy rains continue to lash Australia's New South Wales.
Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskyy pledges to retake Lysychansk
Zelenskyy acknowledges that his forces have withdrawn from the last Ukrainian stronghold in Luhansk.
Russia-Ukraine live news: Moscow shifts focus to Donetsk
Governor of Luhansk says the eastern region is ‘goal number 1’ for Putin’s troops as deadly attacks are being reported.
‘Life threatening’ floods force evacuations in Sydney, Australia
Thousands of residents in Sydney's suburbs ordered to evacuate amid torrential rain and the threat of flash floods.
How malnutrition is killing children in this remote Nepal village
In a remote village in a western province, children and women are dying of malnutrition and a lack of health facilities.
Russia claims capture of Luhansk region: What we know so far
Ukraine did not immediately confirm that Lysychansk, the region's last major Ukrainian-held city, had been captured.
More than a dozen dead after bus falls into ravine in Pakistan
The bus carrying about 35 passengers fell into a deep ravine in Balochistan province; 12 others were wounded.
Sahel insecurity, post-coup sanctions loom large at ECOWAS summit
The Western African leaders are expected to discuss efforts to restore civilian rule in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Guinea.
Russia accuses Kyiv of firing missiles at border city of Belgorod
Belgorod Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov says at least 11 apartment buildings and 39 houses were damaged.
Palestinian female prisoner, 68, dies in Israeli jail
Saadia Farajallah, the oldest Palestinian female prisoner, died six months after Israeli forces arrested her in Hebron.
Tunisian constitution committee head condemns president’s draft
Former constitutional law professor says constitutional chapters could pave way for 'disgraceful dictatorial regime'.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 130
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 130th day, we take a look at the main developments.