Rescuers search for survivors as Cuba hotel blast toll reaches 25
One person was extracted from the rubble over night after an explosion devastated the Hotel Saratoga in Old Havana.
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Northern Ireland witnesses ‘seismic’ legislative election result
A pro-Irish reunification party becomes the biggest one in Northern Ireland's legislative assembly for the first time.
Iraqi cleric Mahmoud al-Sarkhi deepens intra-Shia dispute
The controversial figure has become the subject of widespread discussions in Iraq, igniting debates on his ideology.
Israel destroys home of Palestinian accused of killing settler
Human rights groups regularly condemn Israel's policy of home demolitions as collective punishment.
France’s Macron sworn in for second term as president
Macron says his second term will be 'new' and not merely a continuation of the first.
Taliban orders Afghan women to cover their faces in public
The move is one of the harshest restrictions imposed on Afghanistan's women since the Taliban seized power last year.
‘Stand to the end’: Can diplomacy rescue Ukrainian defenders?
'Influential states' trying to help remove the last fighters holed up in a Russian-besieged steel plant in Mariupol.
VPN use skyrockets in Russia during Ukraine invasion
Millions of Russians are getting access to information outside of the country with help from virtual private networks.
‘Dangers of miscalculation’: North Korea fires another missile
Latest launch the 15th missile firing this year, including Pyongyang's first test of an ICBM since 2017.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 73
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 73rd day, we take a look at the main developments.
UN Security Council calls for ‘peaceful solution’ on Ukraine
First statement since Russian invasion of February 24 avoids use of words 'war', 'invasion' or 'conflict'.
‘Our generation’s fight’: Robredo’s campaign to stop Marcos Jr
Leni Robredo is hoping a spirited grassroots campaign will propel her to office in pivotal Philippine election.
Lam steps down as fractured Hong Kong faces more uncertainty
Chief Executive Carrie Lam will be remembered for her pivotal role in setting off 2019's mass protests.
US providing additional $150m in military aid to Ukraine
President Joe Biden urges Congress to approve more funds, saying they will help Kyiv on battlefield and in Russia talks.
US judge rules Marjorie Taylor Greene can seek re-election
Greene, a Trump ally in the US House of Representatives, is seeking re-election this year in her Georgia district.
Amazon fires managers at its pro-union New York City warehouse
Workers at Amazon's Staten Island JFK8 warehouse voted in April to join the upstart Amazon Labor Union.
Russia-Ukraine live news: UN Security Council backs peace efforts
First statement on crisis supports UN chief's initiatives but avoids using words 'war', 'conflict' or 'invasion'.
Ambushes leave 11 dead in northern Burkina Faso, army says
Two attacks in northern Burkina Faso led to the deaths of soldiers and civilians, the army says.
Oil prices rise 1.5%, another weekly gain as EU nears Russia ban
Global benchmark futures settled at $112.39 per barrel while US West Texas Intermediate climbed to $109.77 a barrel.
Strong winds and high heat expected to fan New Mexico wildfire
Fire officials have bolstered their response by deploying more firefighters and heavy equipment to manage US blaze.