UN peacekeepers open fire in DR Congo, causing several casualties
Unknown number of deaths, injuries as peacekeepers open fire at a border post in eastern Beni territory, UN says.
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Hezbollah airs video of Israeli barges in disputed maritime area
Group warns Tel Aviv of 'playing with time' as new round of maritime border talks starts between Israel and Lebanon.
Border fight between Iran and Taliban kills one: Afghan official
Several similar incidents have taken place since the Taliban’s armed takeover of Afghanistan in August 2021.
Days of deadly floods and landslides wreak havoc in Iran
Dozens are dead and at least 45 people missing after most Iranian provinces were affected by the inundations.
Philippine ex-President Fidel Ramos dies at 94
A career military man, Ramos was the first Protestant to win the top office in the overwhelmingly Catholic nation.
Debris from China’s rocket booster falls to Earth
China has faced criticism for allowing rocket stages to fall to Earth uncontrolled twice before.
Morocco king favours restoration of diplomatic ties with Algeria
King says he wants to re-establish normal relations with Algeria, which cut off ties last August over Western Sahara.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 158
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 158th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Photos: Soup kitchens in crisis-hit Sri Lanka feeding the poor
Food inflation and chronic shortages of cooking gas and petrol make daily life a battle for millions in the country.
Senegal elects parliament in test for ruling party’s influence
Opposition hopes vote will force coalition with President Macky Sall and curb any ambitions he may hold for third term.
Hundreds of protesters camp at Iraq parliament for a second day
Supporters of Muqtada al-Sadr erect tents and prepare for a sit-in against efforts by his rivals to form a government.
Photos: Yemen’s honey production a victim of war, climate crisis
Years of a catastrophic war since 2014 and climate change take the buzz out of what used to be a lucrative business.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy announces evacuation of Donetsk region
President Zelenskyy says logistics and support operations were being handled by the authorities.
Italy: Outrage over fatal attack on Nigerian street vendor
Police have arrested an Italian man in the killing of a Nigerian vendor whose brutal beating was filmed by onlookers.
Ukraine says dozens of Russian soldiers killed in the south
Ukrainian military says more than 100 Russian soldiers were killed and seven tanks were destroyed in the fighting.
US President Joe Biden again tests positive for COVID
White House physician says that Biden 'has experienced no reemergence of symptoms, and continues to feel quite well.'
US: Kentucky flooding death toll rises to 25
At least 25 people, including four children, killed as torrential rains hit towns across the state, governor says.
Russia’s Gazprom cuts off gas supplies to Latvia
Senior Latvian official says move has little effect as Baltic country decided to ban Russian gas imports from January.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 157
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 157th day, we take a look at the main developments.
Spain reports second monkeypox death
Health ministry says both victims are young men and 120 people have been hospitalised since the start of the outbreak.