Dozens killed in stampede at a church in Nigeria
The stamped happened as hundreds of people gathered at the church in the Rivers state for food, the police said.
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‘Slavery, rape, torture’: Libya threatened by foreign fighters
Migrants 'extremely vulnerable' to rights abuses carried out by foreign fighters and armed groups, UN report says.
Boy from Heaven: Tarik Saleh’s thriller set in Egypt’s Al-Azhar
Saleh's new film, which depicts religious power struggles and corruption in Egypt, premiered at Cannes Film Festival.
Japanese Red Army founder Shigenobu freed from prison
Shigenobu was one of the world's most notorious women as her group carried out attacks in support of Palestine.
Cannes Film Festival: The Worst Ones wins Un Certain Regard prize
French film wins top prize in the arthouse section, while Pakistan's first-ever Cannes entry Joyland wins jury prize.
‘We are in danger now’: Vanuatu declares climate emergency
Prime Minister Bob Loughman says using the term 'emergency' is a way of signalling the need for urgent action.
Hong Kong’s new leader heads to Beijing for official approval
John Lee is due to take office on July 1, the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to Chinese rule.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 94
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 94th day, we take a look at the main developments.
‘Anti-China’: The Quad launches maritime surveillance plan
Quad's initiative is designed to enable Indo-Pacific nations to track illegal fishing and incursions by Chinese vessels
Period pain: Women in Myanmar struggle with menstrual hygiene
Women displaced by conflict after the February 2021 military coup lack access to sanitary pads, clean water and privacy.
Trump speaks at defiant pro-gun NRA event after Texas shooting
Amid protests and calls to cancel event in Houston, gun advocates say more regulations not the answer to mass shootings.
Texas workers travel to Uvalde to help after school shooting
Workers at chain restaurants, retail stores from across Texas provide respite for residents after deadly mass shooting.
Blinken urges Israel to conclude probe into Abu Akleh’s killing
US secretary of state says he urged Israeli counterpart to conclude 'investigations' into Al Jazeera reporter's killing.
DR Congo: Soldiers, civilians sentenced to death for selling arms
Those sentenced were found guilty of criminal association, war crimes, and participating in an insurrectional movement.
Ukraine live news: US says Putin wants to erase Ukrainian culture
As Russia advances in eastern Ukraine, Joe Biden accuses Vladimir Putin of trying to 'eliminate a culture'.
US stocks notch their best week since November 2020
Volatility gripped markets this year on fears that hawkish central banks will tip the economy into a recession.
Texas official says ‘wrong decision’ to wait to confront shooter
'No excuse' for officers to wait rather than enter classrooms where 9-and 10-year olds were trapped with gunman.
US, Netherlands call for action on decaying Yemeni supertanker
The two countries warn of potential economic, environmental and humanitarian effects if FSO Safer spills or explodes.
‘We don’t have food’: Africa’s growing humanitarian crisis
Leaders urge mobilisation to resolve a crisis that has left more than 280 million suffering from malnourishment.
Palestinian teenager shot dead, dozens injured by Israeli forces
Palestinian health ministry says killing 'part of a series' of 'field executions carried out by the occupation forces'.